Experienced Virology and Microbiology Professional with over 19 years of expertise in Virology and Molecular Biology, including extensive work in Microarray and NGS facilities. Bioassay development and optimization – Cell culture based assays, ELISA, Western Blot, PCR, Real-time PCR, Multiplex PCR, and virus seed development for manufacturing. Highly skilled in disease surveillance, epidemiological studies, and the laboratory diagnosis of viral infections. Skilled in manuscript writing, study protocol and report writing and SOP preparation, method validation, and personnel training. Demonstrated ability to manage teams, supervises lab protocols, and drive research from bench to implementation.
Research Expertise & Experience
Dr. Senthilraja Ramalingam is a senior scientist with over 12 years of professional experience in Molecular Biology and Genetics. He currently serves as Senior Scientist and Head of the Department at a Mani Microbiological Laboratory private Ltd, where he leads advanced research, diagnostics, and mentoring initiatives in infectious diseases and molecular microbiology.
Worked as a Senior Technical officer in Molecular Virology section in Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd,. Greems road, Chennai (3 years exp.)
Worked as a Research Assistant in Indian Counsel of Medical Research (ICMR) sponsored major research project entitled “Multisite Monitoring of Human Influenza in India” at King Institute of Preventive Medicine and Research, Guindy, Chennai(6 years exp.).
Peer-reviewed research publications: 25
Projects guided: 15 student research projects across diverse microbiology and molecular biology topics Active contributor to translational and applied microbiological research.
Conference Presentations & Scientific Engagement
Dr. Senthilraja Ramalingam has actively participated in numerous international and national scientific conferences, including: Annual Clinical Virology Summit 2024, New Delhi, MICROCON 2023 – Abstract presentation on cervical high-risk HPV infections in South India, MICROCON 2019, Mumbai, International Science Symposium on HIV & Infectious Diseases, Chennai, Multiple national conferences on viral diseases,
diagnostics, marine bioactives, and emerging biology
Workshops & Professional Training:
He has undergone extensive hands-on training in molecular microbiology techniques, public health virology, and laboratory diagnostics through workshops and certified training programs conducted by reputed national institutes and hospitals.
Awards & Honors
Excellence Award (2009) – Medical Transcription Training Academy
FICCI Award (2010) – Member of the Influenza Team awarded for Best Health State in India Special appreciation from the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for contribution toward the FICCI Award achievement
