VAISHAKHI MAITRI
Vadodara,Gujarat
Quote
Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb
Summary
Traditionally, I work with a different language altogether, the biological code of life.
As a Life Sciences researcher, I explore how molecular mechanisms shape human health, disease, and environmental sustainability. My work focuses on translating complex biological systems into meaningful insights and scalable solutions that create real-world impact.
🔬 Short-Term Summer Fellow in Molecular Imaging at Stanford University
🎓 McKinsey Forward Alumna, Innovation & Creativity Learner at Aalto University
My academic and professional journey has strengthened my ability to combine scientific rigor, strategic thinking and interdisciplinary problem-solving across healthcare, biotechnology and innovation ecosystems.
💡 Beyond Research
I am passionate about science communication, leadership, behavioral psychology, and global collaboration. Through digital storytelling and knowledge-sharing, I strive to make complex scientific concepts accessible, engaging, and impactful for wider audiences.
🌍 I thrive in cross-border collaborations, lifelong learning, and opportunities that challenge conventional thinking while creating meaningful impact.
Driven by curiosity and a commitment to continuous growth, I aspire to contribute to innovations that advance human health, sustainability, and the future of life sciences.
📩 Open to research collaborations, innovation-driven projects, science communication initiatives, and conversations shaping the future of molecular and life sciences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
GSFC University
07.2024 - Current
High Secondary Education -
Tree House High School
06.2023 - 06.2024
Secondary Education -
Aditi Science School
06.2022 - 06.2023
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Intern
HCG Cancer Centre
12.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed Clinical tests in the oncology field including phlebotomy, histopathology, cytology, immunohistochemistry, immunology, biochemistry, serology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, microbiology and flow cytometry.
- Gained hands-on training in operating essential diagnostic instruments and maintaining regular lab works.
- Observed and understood lab processes, patient sample handling, quality control and reporting systems
Psychology Intern
Fortis Healthcare
07.2025 - 07.2025
- This internship programme included a series of academic seminars that introduced me to clinical diseases and psychotherapy as well as strategies for psychological councelling and experimental learning about the self.
- I was introduced to numerous fields of super-specialization in psychology.
Summer Intern
GSFC Agrotech Ltd
06.2025 - 07.2025
- During my internship at Agrotech Department in GSFC limited. I focused on the production of liquid biofertilizers.
- I gained practical experience and knowledge.
- My responsibilities included preparing culture media, working on serial dilution & spread plate methods and ensuring quality control of the final product.
- I also learned about the application techniques and benefits of biofertilizers in sustainable agriculture and farming.
Skills
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Management
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Analytical Skills
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Clinical Studies
- Biological Lab Techniques
- Problem Solving
- Research Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Management
- Market Research
- Creative Writing
- Value Assessment
- Strategic Thinking
- Development Process
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Time Management
- Presentation Skills
Certification
- Diving into Radical Creativity, Aalto University, May 2026
- National Organ Donation Awareness Quiz, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, April 2026
- Wine Production, Barossa Australia, April 2026
- New Findings on HMOs Research, Nestlé Nutrition Institute (NNI), January 2026
- ISSCR Standards for Stem Cell Research, STEMCELL Technologies, February 2026
- BioJourney: Your Roadmap to Bioinformatics Career Success, Dr Omics Labs Pvt. Ltd., January 2026
- Forward Program, McKinsey & Company, December 2025
- Vaccine and Cold Chain Management, UNICEF, December 2025
- Developing Aquaculture Co-management Systems, FAO, December 2025
- Beyond Research: Where Curiosity Meets Conversation, BioPractify, November 2025
- AI in Healthcare, United Latino Students Association, December 2024
- Molecule to Market: Pharmaceutical Job Simulation, Pfizer UK (via Forage), February 2025
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP), NIDA, May 2025
- Food Microbiology Webinar, Learn to Upgrade, June 2025
Events
- Love Thyself, December 2024
- Awareness Program on Sickle Cell Anemia, September 2025
- International Interdisciplinary Conference on Integrating AI in Science, Management & Technology, February 2025
- Expert Talk on Future Prospects of Biotechnology, January 2025
- Elocution Competition - Swachhata Abhiyan, October 2025
- Vartalap Session on Somatic Embryogenesis, October 2025
- Symposium on 3D Bioprinting Technology, February 2025
- Nutritional and Health Benefits of Millets, January 2025
- Unlock Happiness, December 2024
- Industrial Visit to Amul Dairy Industry, November 2025
- Emergency Rescue & Preparedness Training, October 2025
- 18th Industrial Engineering Engiexpo, February 2026
- National Seminar on Frontiers in Materials Chemistry and Membrane Science, January 2026
- SynBioCon 2026 Conference, March 2026
- Precision Biotherapeutics Webinar, May 2026
- Grant Writing Webinar, May 2026
Volunteering Experience
- Leadership Team, Girls4Stem, October 2025 to Present
- Ambassador, IAAC, June 2025 to October 2025
- Global Outreach- Student Member, ASM, May 2025 to December 2025
Projects
- Extraction of Natural Dye from the Selected Plant, January 2025 to January 2026
- Biopolymers As Food Materials, June 2025 to December 2025
- Microplastics in Drinking Water, January 2026 to February 2026
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)