Anoushka Darga

Education Background:

• M.S. in Nutrition and Metabolism: Boston University, USA
• M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics: University College for Women, India
• B.Sc. in Applied Nutrition and Public Health: St. Ann’s College for Women, India

Research Projects: Gene therapy research, including AAV production, plasmid cloning, quality control through droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), and SDS-PAGE assays

Research Interest: My aim is to combine nutrition and gene therapy to develop treatments that address the underlying causes of diseases, focusing on cures that integrate dietary and genetic approaches.

Career Ambition: Aspiring to integrate my knowledge in nutrition and gene therapy to develop innovative treatments that target the root causes of diseases. My goal is to contribute to groundbreaking cures that combine dietary and genetic approaches to combat conditions such as cancer and metabolic disorders.

Memberships: Lifetime member of the Indian Dietetic Association

Awards and Honors: Awarded scholarship for my Masters studies at Boston University, Qualified Assistant Professor (2019) in India, Awarded with TWO Gold Medals for the subject of Nutrition during my undergraduate program

adarga@meei.harvard.edu