I am Dr. Sunita Sharma, currently working as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Georgia, Athens, USA. My scientific journey began with a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India, where I specialized in microbiology and photobiology. My research passion lies in cilia biology and molecular genetics, with a strong focus on intraflagellar transport (IFT) and phototropin-mediated signaling pathways. I investigate how cilia form and function in model organisms like Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, using a combination of CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, high-throughput sequencing, qRT-PCR, and advanced imaging techniques. My goal is to unravel the molecular mechanisms that govern sensory perception, motility, and light signaling in ciliated cells. I’m actively involved in interdisciplinary projects combining optogenetics, cilia biology, structural biology, and signal transduction. My current work includes creating photoreceptor knockouts to study their role in gene regulation, protein localization, and ciliary dynamics under various environmental stimuli. I am highly enthusiastic about collaborative science, and I aspire to contribute meaningfully to the global scientific community—both through impactful research and active participation in organizing academic events. I am particularly interested in opportunities to serve on scientific committees such as FEBS, where I can help foster innovation, diversity, and knowledge-sharing in life sciences.

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I am a trained Biochemist and currently a Scientist, doing research on flaviviruses, focusing on identifying the factors these viruses use to enter both human and insect cells. My project is set to conclude by January 1, 2025, and I am now seeking job opportunities from that date onward. With the rising importance of flaviviruses in Germany, including the increasing detection of West Nile Virus, which can cause severe neurological symptoms in humans and animals, my work holds significant relevance. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Jena and a Master's degree from the University of Würzburg. My background is in infection biology, with a strong interest in RNA biology. I also have international experience, having completed technical training in Sweden and Finland. I am open to relocation and am considering roles in quality management, preclinical research, drug development, or traditional scientific research.