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Hire Dr. Dr Shruti T.

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Developmental Biologist Specializing in Manuscript Writing, Editing, Proofreading, and Advanced Image Analysis Technique

Profile Summary

I am an early career developmental biologist driven by a passion for unraveling molecular and cellular mechanisms in embryonic and post-embryonic craniofacial development. My expertise centers on investigating the functional impacts of genetic mutations on developmental pathways, utilizing the chicken embryo model, molecular biology, and biochemistry techniques. I excel in employing advanced imaging technologies and applying rigorous data analysis methods to dissect complex biological processes. I have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple research projects efficiently, communicate scientific findings through peer-reviewed publications, engaging presentations, and active participation in conferences. My ultimate goal is to advance our understanding of craniofacial development, particularly how signaling pathways influence facial development in both normal and disease states.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biology/Life Sciences
• ☆ Developmental Biology
• ☆ Embryology
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Dentistry
• ☆ Dental Surgery
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Medical Writing, Copywriting, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Image Analysis

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of British Columbia

May 2024 - Present

PhD student

University of British Columbia

September 2019 - Present

Dentist

Dental Clinic

October 2013 - July 2017

Education

Cell and Developmental Biology (Life Sciences)

University of British Columbia

January 2019 - May 2024

MSc ORAL BIOLOGY

University of Dundee

September 2017 - September 2018

M.Sc. Oral Biology (Dentistry)

University of Dundee

September 2017 - August 2018

BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY

GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL

August 2008 - October 2013

Bachelor in Dental Surgery (Dentistry)

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

July 2008 - May 2013

Certifications

• Adobe Illustrator CC 2015

  Adobe Systems Incorporated

  January 2019 - Present

• Adobe Photoshop CC 2015

  Adobe Systems Incorporated

  January 2019 - Present

Publications

PREPRINT

Shruti S. Tophkhane, Sarah J. Gignac, Katherine Fu, Esther M. Verheyen, Joy M. Richman (2024). DVL1variants and C-terminal deletions have differential effects on craniofacial development and WNT signaling .

Functional genomics in chicken embryos reveal the pathogenicity of two missense FZD2 variants associated with dominant Robinow syndrome Shruti S. Tophkhane, Katherine Fu, Joy M. Richman bioRxiv 2023.11.07.565956; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.11.07.565956 .

BOOK CHAPTER

Tissues and signals with true organizer properties in craniofacial development Tophkhane SS, Richman JM. Tissues and signals with true organizer properties in craniofacial development . Current Topics in Developmental Biology.