PhD Candidate · Queensland University of Technology

M. Nithya
Kruthi

Bioinformatician · HR & Marketing Professional · Researcher

"Bridging the language of DNA with the language of people — one dataset at a time."

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Publications

QUT

PhD 2024–2027

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Core Research Focus

Protein structure prediction, gut microbiome analysis, medical image mining, clinical genomics & drug discovery.

AlphaFold Genomics Python ML

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State 1st Prize

Gignasa student project award in English

20+

Roles & Internships

Publications

15+

Campus Outreach Orgs

Degrees Earned

// 01 — About Me

Scientist. Storyteller.
Community Builder.

I am M. Nithya Kruthi — a PhD candidate in Bioinformatics at Queensland University of Technology (2024–2027), bringing together a rare combination of deep scientific rigour and people-centred professional skills. My research sits at the intersection of genomics, computational biology, and clinical applications.

With an MSc in Bioinformatics from Amity University and a BSc from Osmania University, I have built strong foundations in both wet-lab and in-silico methods, complemented by hands-on experience across bioinformatics pipelines, grant writing, and scientific communication.

Beyond the bench, I bring proven expertise in HR coordination, talent engagement, community building, and marketing — roles in which I have coordinated high-volume recruitment, driven campus outreach across 15+ institutions, and crafted campaigns that connect people with ideas.

My interests include violin, yoga, reading, and community service — and I believe deeply that the best science is done by people who are fully human.

Genomics Protein Structure Clinical Bioinformatics Drug Discovery Gut Microbiome Scientific Communication Community Building Grant Writing

M. Nithya Kruthi

PhD Candidate · QUT, Brisbane

📧 kruthi@big-data-biology.org 💼 LinkedIn 🎓 Google Scholar 📸 Instagram 🔬 ORCID

// Education

Academic Journey

PhD in Bioinformatics

Queensland University of Technology

2024 – 2027 (In Progress)

Computational genomics research at the intersection of clinical bioinformatics and machine learning.

MSc in Bioinformatics

Amity University, Noida

2021 – 2023

BSc Biotechnology, Zoology & Chemistry

Osmania University

2018 – 2021

// 02 — Research & Publications

Where Data Meets Discovery

Medical Image Mining Using Data Mining Techniques

Macha, Nithya Kruthi et al.

Mining Biomedical Text, Images and Visual Features for Information Retrieval · Elsevier

2025

Genetic Polymorphisms in RNF138, ABCA1 and ESRRG-GPATCH2 Genes

Thummala, Sabitha, Nithya Kruthi et al.

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research

2025

Capturing Global Pet Dog Gut Microbial Diversity

Cusco, Anna, Nithya Kruthi et al.

bioRxiv (preprint)

2025

Unveiling Genetic Associations: Investigating CLDN16, GRID2, NRG3, and CACNG4 Gene Polymorphisms

Thummala, Sabitha, Nithya Kruthi et al.

International Journal of Bioinformatics and Biological Science 11(1&2)

2023

Application of Bioinformatics: Integrated Computational Tools in Green Technologies

Kruthi, S.

Scientific Communication

Review

Short and Long Non-Coding RNA Biomarkers in Cancer

Nithya Kruthi et al.

Oncology Research

Review

Computational Prediction of Chlamydia Polymorphic Membrane Protein-Like Protein as a Diagnostic Marker for Bovine Trichomonosis

Nithya Kruthi et al.

Veterinary Microbiology

In Silico

In Silico Evaluation of Antifungal Compounds from Nigella Sativa Against Black Fungus

Nithya Kruthi et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

In Silico

// Research Areas

Active Frontiers

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Microbiome & Genomics

Capturing global pet dog gut microbial diversity and applying metagenomic tools to understand host-microbiome interactions in clinical contexts.

Gut
Micro-
biome

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Medical Image Mining

Applying data mining and machine learning to extract clinically meaningful patterns from biomedical images at scale.

Drug
Discovery

In silico screening of natural compounds against fungal pathogens and bacterial targets using molecular docking.

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Clinical Genomics

Investigating genetic polymorphisms in complex disease using population-level variant analysis and bioinformatics pipelines.

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RNA Biomarkers in Cancer

Systematic review and computational analysis of non-coding RNA signatures as diagnostic and prognostic markers in oncology.

// 03 — Skills & Experience

Expertise Across Two Worlds

Bioinformatics & Programming

Python (BioPython, NumPy, Pandas)85%

Shell / Bash Scripting80%

R (Bioconductor)75%

Linux / HPC Environments80%

Molecular Docking (AutoDock, GROMACS)70%

NGS Pipeline Analysis75%

Scientific Tools

Inkscape / Adobe Illustrator90%

MS Excel / PowerPoint95%

Canva / Adobe Suite90%

HR & Talent

Recruitment Coordination92%

Applicant Screening & Interviews90%

Community Building95%

Stakeholder Communication90%

Marketing & Communication

Social Media Marketing88%

Content Writing & Copywriting85%

Grant Writing80%

Lead Generation82%

// Experience

Career Timeline

Community Building Intern

India Bioscience

May 2024 – Sep 2024

Supported community engagement for researchers and students through outreach, coordination, and online communication. Maintained active participation across remote activities with timely stakeholder follow-up.

Bioinformatician

NuGenomics

Jan 2024 – Jul 2024

Contributed to bioinformatics project execution, reporting, and cross-functional coordination. Supported documentation and structured analysis working with scientific and operational teams.

Grant Writing Intern

NuGenomics

Sep 2023 – Jan 2024

Researched grant opportunities and prepared application content with attention to detail and deadlines. Strengthened scientific writing and multi-stakeholder coordination skills.

Bioinformatics Intern

IIT Guwahati

Dec 2022 – Apr 2023

Supported bioinformatics analysis and research tasks in a remote academic setting, developing computational skills across sequence analysis and data pipelines.

Junior Application Scientist Intern

RASA Life Science Informatics

Jan 2023 – Jul 2023

Assisted with application support, documentation, and communication for technical and scientific stakeholders. Worked with internal teams on timely client-facing tasks.

Clinical Bioinformatics Intern

4baseCare

Jan 2023 – Jun 2023

Supported clinical bioinformatics workflows with careful data handling, documentation, and coordination. Developed strong confidentiality awareness and structured reporting habits.

Bioinformatics Research Intern

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Jun 2022 – Aug 2022

Worked on drug discovery case studies, research paper writing, and MD simulation tasks in a prestigious academic environment.

Operations Consultant

ImpactGuru

Sep 2020 – Sep 2021

Partnered with doctors and hospitals to support alliances, patient referrals, and outreach. Built lead data, supported campaign calling, and managed operational follow-up.

Campus Ambassador & Outreach

IndiaBioscience, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, XLRI & 10+ others

2020 – 2023

Promoted events, drove registrations, and built community across 15+ prestigious institutions. Strong exposure in marketing coordination, buzz creation, and online promotion.

// 04 — Get in Touch

Let's Connect

Whether you're looking to collaborate on research, discuss bioinformatics, explore HR/marketing opportunities, or simply connect — I'd love to hear from you.