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    The document is a statement of purpose from Sudarshan for a Masters in Molecular Biology. It summarizes Sudarshan's undergraduate studies and interest in molecular biology, which grew through diverse courses and presenting research. It also details internship experiences assisting in clinical testing and developing DNA/RNA extraction kits that further sparked their interest. Sudarshan aims to pursue the Masters at KU Leuven University in Belgium to take advantage of its renowned life science programs and core facilities, with the goal of an applied research career in molecular biology and ultimately a PhD.

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    The document is a statement of purpose from Sudarshan for a Masters in Molecular Biology. It summarizes Sudarshan's undergraduate studies and interest in molecular biology, which grew through diverse courses and presenting research. It also details internship experiences assisting in clinical testing and developing DNA/RNA extraction kits that further sparked their interest. Sudarshan aims to pursue the Masters at KU Leuven University in Belgium to take advantage of its renowned life science programs and core facilities, with the goal of an applied research career in molecular biology and ultimately a PhD.

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    Sudarshan

    MS Molecular Biology Statement of Purpose

    Who would have imagined that a Platypus, a 24-inch-long mammal, would assist me in determining; what to
    invest my skillsets in while making academic decisions for my future endeavours? My undergraduate studies in
    biotechnology astonished me with the complexity of biological networks, even at the cellular level; even cells
    receive, send, interpret, and misinterpret messages. It only takes a slight deviation from these messages for a
    complex physiological response to occur. As a result, I set myself to understand the structure, function, and
    interactions among genes, proteins, and other macromolecules necessary for living. Throughout my academic
    career, I had the opportunity to comprehend different facets of molecular biology, such as cell culture,
    identification of microorganisms through staining methods, PCR, SDS-PAGE, DNA extraction from cells, and
    Western Blotting.

    My interest in molecular biology grew over time as I had the opportunity to learn about various concepts in this
    field through diverse courses and workshops. I wanted to gain international exposure in this field, and Coursera
    courses like "Introduction to Genomic Technologies" from Johns Hopkins University and "The Science of Stem
    Cells" from the American Museum of Natural History helped me achieve that. These experiences, along with the
    ones I gained while serving on the organizing committee for the college's biotechnology department, equipped
    me with the skills to organize a national level symposium and hands-on training workshop on "Mass cultivation
    of microalgae for the production of biofuels." It was at this symposium that I presented the extraction of
    antimicrobial protein from the milk of platypus, as it has been shown that the milk of this mammal has
    antibacterial properties due to the presence of a unique Shirley protein. My thesis work is based on extraction of
    phytochemicals from various leaves to form Polyherbal Hand Sanitizer. These encounters further fuelled my
    desire to seek a Master's degree in molecular biology.

    Any pursuit of knowledge is meaningless without practical exposure to real-world situations. Considering this, I
    am fortunate enough to have assisted as a research and development intern in the clinical, biochemical assay at
    Cancer institute. Furthermore, during my final year, I interned at MagGenome, a firm specializing in testing and
    developing DNA and RNA extraction kits. In light of the current pandemic situation, they have begun creating
    COVID-19 diagnostic kits that use a magnetic nanotechnology-based extraction approach. After completing
    internship, I was recruited as a project trainee in the same organization in the production unit. Working in this
    subject further sparked my interest in this field and piqued my curiosity about what else could be studied at the
    cellular level.

    The increased opportunities in my chosen area of interest led me to take a leap in my career and bridge the gap
    between my existing knowledge and the proposed one. Thus, I have decided to pursue a master's in Molecular
    Biology from KU Leuven University, Belgium. Among the reasons I want to study at KU Leuven University are
    not only the fact that it is a highly acclaimed university dedicated to life science, but also its core facilities KU
    Leuven Genomics Core Facility, KU Leuven Cell and Tissue Imaging Cluster Core Facility. Collaborations such
    as these will be beneficial to me not only during my master's program but also as a researcher in the future.

    In addition, studying in Belgium will offer me a competitive edge in my career. The teaching methodology is
    application-oriented, and the students can learn through projects and research. Upon completion of the program, I
    plan to pursue an applied research career in molecular biology followed by a Ph.D.

    I hope you find my purpose to fit your image of a promising student. I hope to inspire diligence and be an asset to
    your institute.

    SUDARSHAN GNANAMANI

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