Gopika M

I am a dedicated biotechnology undergraduate student seeking to pursue Masters in University College Dublin.During my period of education I have gained the experience in laboratory techniques and scientific communication, with research focused on Neurodegenerative disease ,Molecular Docking, Endocrine toxicology and space agriculture. I aspire to contribute to research on bioscience thorough interdisciplinary research and innovation.

1) Assessing the Impact of Microplastics on Neurodegenerative Disease Progression due to Altered Metagenome, using Salivary Biomarkers (ongoing).

2) Endocrine-Disrupting Potential of Bisphenol A and its Derivatives: An In Silico Study on Amino Acid Binding Site Classification and Zebrafish Model Validation.

• ICAMP 2024, International Conference on Cancer Therapy and Management – ·Presented a paper on Analyzing Cancer from an Evolutionary Perspective.
• Harnessing Biotechnology: Driving Innovation in Healthcare, Agriculture, and the Environment (NCBH-25), National Conference - Poster presentation on hydrogel-based approaches for space agriculture under microgravity conditions.
• International e-Conference on Multifaceted Applications in Biotechnology and Applied Sciences (e-COMBAS 2.0): Paper presentation on my research work about the endocrine-disrupting potential of Bisphenol A and its derivatives, including in silico binding affinity, ADMET, toxicity pathway prediction, and zebrafish model validation.
• National-level Biotechnology Symposium BioVision’25 - Paper presentation on novel therapeutic paradigms for neurodegeneration, specifically exploring the role of plasticity
• Next Gen Biology: 3D Cell Culture Symposium 2025, SRMIST.

• Technical Fest (RARIORA 2024): Brain Dissection Workshop
• Discovery Boulevard – 2-Day Online Workshop on Homology Modeling, Active Site Prediction, and Multi-Ligand Docking
• Coursera: Introduction to the Biology of Cancer
• Coursera: Schizophrenia
• LinkedIn Learning - Understanding Business
• Udemy - Exploring Genetics & Evolution Through Physical Anthropology
• Workshop on Sustaining Challenges & Protecting Mother Earth (World Earth Day) – Presented my research on endocrine toxicology, highlighting its environmental implications; organized by SRMIST with the Indian Desalination Association.
• Coursera: Pharmacokinetics

• Over 15 years of dedicated practice in Bharatanatyam, with Arangetram in 2022, conferring the title “Natya Thilakam” by Sri Saraswathy Gana Nilayam Trust, Chennai.
• Performed at national and international platforms including the Global Dance Festival 2025 (Global Arts Academy, UK) and the 125th Year Dance Festival, Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha (2025).
• Successfully completed the Certificate Program in Bharatanatyam with Grade A+ (91–100), conducted by Global Arts Academy UK in affiliation with America Mutamil University, USA (2024).
• Active member, Creatives Department, Rotaract Club of SRM KTR (RID 3234) for past 10 months.
• Participitated in Soul of SRM Photography Contest.