Mudra Lad

Genome analyst

Melbourne, Australia

Hi,

I am Mudra

My purpose in life is to inspire change through personal connection,

at an individual level as a geneticist,

and at a global level through research.

Mudra Lad

Education

Master of Genome Analytics

Monash University, Melbourne

2025-2026

Undertook specialised diagnostic genomics training comprising preanalytical processing, bioinformatics, analysis and post analytical reporting.

  • Variant curation (ACMG, ASCO, Clingen)
  • SOP creation
  • Bioinformatics (Bash, R)
  • NGS workflow
  • Plasmid creation + validation
  • Liquid handling robot - protocol + operation
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Bachelor of Science

Monash University, Melbourne

2022-2024

Tertiary level study with a dedicated focus on Genetics and Genomics (extended major) and developmental biology (minor).

  • DNA/ RNA extraction + PCR + RT-PCR
  • Cell culturing and iPSC differentiation
  • Immunostaining + Western blotting
  • Flow cytometry
  • Scientific communication
  • Science outreach
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Experience

Variant Curation Intern

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne

Mar. 2026- Jun. 2026

Specialist training in hereditary variant curation and reporting within a NATA-accredited familial cancer laboratory.

Research Intern

GATC Laboratory, Melbourne

Feb. 2024- Jun. 2024

Characterization of triplet-repeat expansion in Arabidopsis thaliana through genotyping and phenotyping experiments.

Project Designer

Monash Synthetic Biology Technology, Melbourne

Dec. 2022- Dec. 2024

Designed a proof of concept assay for micro-RNA detection in melanoma within a student-led team.

Winter Scholarship Student

Smyth Lab, Melbourne

Jun. 2024- Jul. 2024

Investigated the effect of drugs on genetic models of PKD through automating large data analysis in Microsoft Excel

Volunteering

Connect with me :)

I would love to chat about opportunities regarding
molecular diagnostics, variant curation, automation or a combination of all!