CURRICULUM VITAE
ANURADHA BANSAL
E-mail: anuradha.bansal@jic.ac.uk
bansal.anuradha05@gmail.com
Mobile: +44-7580629686
PERSONAL PROFILE
I want to establish a career which will help me utilize my comprehensive knowledge of Plant
pathology and biotechnology to contribute towards the growth of self and society. I am a
passionate learner and want to explore research in all forms. I am observant and detail oriented. I
want to broaden my skill set and I believe continuing development is essential to keep up with the
changing needs in the field of science and research.
KEY SKILLS
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Plant Pathology (dealing with fungal pathogens and studying interactions with wheat)
Molecular biology techniques (PCR, qRT-PCR for gene expression and DNA quantification)
DNA and RNA isolation, Cloning and sequencing, bacterial transformation
Plant tissue culture techniques
Bioinformatics tools like BLAST, ClustalW, Vector NTI suite
PCR primer design, sequence analysis, TaqMan probe design
Experimental design and statistical analysis
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Computing and IT skills (MS Office suite, Adobe Photoshop)
CURRENT WORK PROFILE
 Currently studying “Effects of Lr34 and Lr46 on hemibiotrophic and nectrotrophic fungal
pathogens of wheat” as a PhD student
I have been studying the resistance and susceptibility responses of Lr34 and Lr46 (adult
plant rust resistance genes) towards Zymoseptoria tritici which causes the septoria tritici
blotch of wheat. These genes confer resistance towards a range of biotrophic pathogens
like rust, mildew and spot blotch. However, their effects on necrotrophs haven't been
studied. I am looking at trade-offs between resistance to biotrophs and susceptibility to
necrotrophs.
Main responsibilites:
1. Isolation and culture of fungal pathogens including Septoria, Blumeria graminis,
Magnoporthe grisea, and Ramularia collo-cygni
2. Pathological assays to study disease response to fungal pathogens of wheat (Septoria,
Powdery mildew, wheat blast) on whole seedlings as well as detached leaves using a variety
of inoculation methods
3. Disease trials in controlled environment in polytunnels and Field trials for assessment of
Septoria, Fusarium, Tan Spot, Yellow rust to understand the pathogen-host relationship in
different environments
4. Fungal detection and quantification using qPCR techniques and Genotype analysis using
DNA based markers
5. Study infection related plant responses using qRT-PCR based gene expression studies and
GC-MS based metabolite profiling
6. Use of light and confocal microscopy to study infection process of Septoria
7. Experimental design and statistical analysis of data through softwares like Genstat
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
 Pursuing PhD in Biological Sciences (Effect of Lr34 and Lr46 on hemibiotrophic and
necrotrophic fungal diseases of wheat), October 2010-September 2014, University of East
Anglia and John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK
 M.Sc Plant Biotechnology, 2008-2010, TERI University, Delhi, India (8.35/10 CGPA)
 B.Sc (Honors) Botany, 2005-2008, Delhi University, Delhi, India (84.9% Ist Division)
 All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII), 2005, Prabhu Dayal Public School,
Delhi, India (84%)
 All India Secondary School Examination (Class X), 2003, Prabhu Dayal Public School, Delhi,
India (82.8%)
TRAINING EXPERIENCE
 Visiting worker at CIMMYT, Mexico to study wheat pathogens (July 2012- October 2012)
o Scoring field trials for Septoria, yellow rust, tan spot, Fusarium
o Genotype analysis using DNA markers
 M.Sc project titled “Functional characterization of microRNAs from Brassica species” at The
Energy and Resources Institute, Delhi (January 2010-April 2010)
o Cloning of mir156 homologues from Brassica species
o Spatio-temporal expression analysis of mir156 in Brassica using qRT-PCR and
northern blotting techniques
o Arabidopsis transformation using floral dip method with cloned homologues
 Extensive tissue culture experience at TERI Micropropagation Park, Delhi, India (May 2009July 2009
o Plant tissue culture (Anther culture, stem culture, root culture etc.), media
preparation
o Development and testing of suitable growth media and culture protocols
 Workshop for Management Development Programme at Norwich Research Park (2013)
 Technical writing
 Basic statistics and Design principles
 Experimental Design and analysis, Mixed model analysis
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
 Beachell-Borlaug International Scholarship awarded by Monsanto and Texas Agrilife
Research, Texas A&M University for pursuing Ph.D. research in wheat breeding
 Junior Research Fellowship and NET qualification awarded by Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research, India, 2010
 Gold medal for securing first rank in B.Sc. Botany (H), Delhi University
 First position in M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology, First year, TERI University
 Dr. Shanti Prasad Jain prize for academic excellence in Delhi University examinations, 2008
 Gold medal awarded by Department of Botany, Hans Raj College
 Gold medal awarded by D.A.V. committee, Hans Raj College
 Scholarship from The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India for pursuing M.Sc.
Plant Biotechnology at TERI University
 President of Botanical Society, Hans Raj College, University of Delhi for 2007-2008
 Member of British Society of Plant Pathology
POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
 Conference Presentation Bansal A., Brown J. K. M.(2013) Trade-offs between plant
responses to different fungal pathogens 2013 RHS Symposium, Royal Horticultural Society,
UK
 Conference Poster Bansal A., Brown J. K. M.(2013) Effects of Lr34 and Lr46 on fungal
diseases of wheat 7th EPSO conference- Plants for a greening economy
 Conference Poster Bansal A., Brown J. K. M.(2012) Effects of Lr34 and Lr46 on fungal
diseases of wheat Presidential Meeting 2012: Fitness Costs and Trade-offs in Plant-Parasite
Interactions, British Society of Plant Pathology
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Nationality: Indian
Gender: Female
Languages: English (Fluent), Hindi (Native), Spanish (Basic)
Hobbies: Travelling, reading, geocaching
Participated and won at zonal and state level debate, quiz, declamation, poster
presentation, poetry recitation, drama, painting, music and dance competitions