Hi, I'm Shrikant Adkine

Biotechnology Professional | Strategy & Consulting

MSc Biotechnology graduate with a strong foundation in laboratory research, molecular biology, and scientific problem solving. Alongside my scientific training, I have developed experience in market research, competitor analysis, and evidence based consulting projects within healthcare and sustainability contexts. I enjoy combining scientific thinking with analytical approaches to understand complex problems and support informed decision making across both laboratory and life sciences environments.

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Shrikant Adkine

About Me

My Background

I am a biotechnology professional with a strong determination to lead by example and make the most of the opportunities life has given me. Currently, I am working as a Business Consultant at Blackmont Consulting in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, applying scientific thinking to real client challenges in healthcare and sustainability. My academic background includes an MSc in Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology from Newcastle University and a First Class B.Tech in Bioengineering from MIT ADT University, Pune. With hands on experience across RNA interference research, biotech commercial strategy, and investor relations, I am a skilled and passionate learner who excels both individually and in collaborative team settings. Join me on this inspiring journey of growth and achievement.

Education

Sep 2023 to Dec 2024

MSc Industrial & Commercial Biotechnology Merit (2:1)

Newcastle University, UK

Introduction to Synthetic Biology, Modelling and Control in Bioprocess Systems, Practical Techniques in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology: Advanced Topics, Data Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation, Problem Solving through Innovation PG, Global Challenges: Biotech Solutions
Aug 2019 to Jul 2023

B.Tech Bioengineering First Class Honours

MIT ADT University, Pune, India

Enzymology, Genetic Engineering, Cell Biology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Data Mining and Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry, Introduction to Programming, Java and Web Technology, Basic Concepts in Bioinformatics, Data Analysis and Interpretation

Awards & Recognition

  • Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship, Newcastle University
  • HPAIR Scholar & Delegate, Harvard University 2024 (selected from 500+ applicants)
  • Biotech Fellow, No Patient Left Behind, Washington DC
  • 1st Prize Best Poster, International Conference on Recent Trends in Bioengineering
  • Finalist, Startup Awards North East 2025, SkillUP Category (The Fed, Gateshead)

My Experience

May 2026 to Present

Business Consultant

Blackmont Consulting, London, UK

  • Analysing complex business challenges across strategy, operations, financial advisory, and risk and compliance for mission driven client organisations.
  • Managing client engagements through the full project lifecycle, including discovery, stakeholder analysis, solution development, and final delivery.
  • Applying scientific domain knowledge to deliver commercially grounded insights for healthcare and sustainability focused clients.
Jul 2025 to Jan 2026

Head of Investor Relations

Nucleate, UK / India (Remote)

  • Facilitated introductions between early stage biotech founders within the Nucleate ecosystem and potential investors interested in funding innovative life science startups.
  • Acted as a coordination point between founders seeking capital and investors exploring opportunities in the biotech space, helping streamline initial engagement and communication.
  • Supported investor facing communications by sharing startup updates, scientific summaries, and relevant milestone information to maintain engagement and alignment.
  • Developed practical exposure to early stage biotech fundraising dynamics, including founder investor matching and ecosystem networking within the innovation landscape.
Nov 2024 to Jan 2025

Biotech Consultant

Global Biotech Revolution, Cambridge, UK (Remote)

  • Developed go to market strategy for MORF-057 (IBD therapeutic), integrating scientific evaluation with commercial analysis.
  • Conducted market sizing (TAM, SAM, SOM), pricing strategy, and competitive landscape analysis.
  • Delivered strategic recommendations on positioning and commercial viability to industry experts.
Jan 2024 to Aug 2024

Postgraduate Researcher, Master Thesis

Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

Project: Improving the nutritional composition of Tenebrio molitor by reducing fat content through RNA interference for use as feed and food.

  • Led an RNAi based research project on Tenebrio molitor targeting lipid metabolism enzymes (DGAT, Lipin), achieving a 35% reduction in fat content and improving the organism's nutritional profile for food security applications.
  • Designed and optimised PCR primers and dsRNA constructs, conducting RNA extraction and agarose gel electrophoresis to verify nucleic acid integrity and ensure reliable downstream molecular analysis.
  • Executed PCR and RT-qPCR assays to quantify gene expression and validate target and housekeeping gene specificity, generating structured datasets for accurate biological interpretation.
  • Performed dsRNA microinjections and molecular assays to downregulate lipid metabolism pathways, successfully demonstrating functional gene knockdown in vivo.
  • Maintained GLP compliant laboratory workflows by preparing reagents and biological samples using aseptic technique, drafting SOPs and COSHH risk assessments, and keeping detailed experimental records to ensure traceability and reproducibility.
Jan 2023 to Jul 2023

Research Intern

National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India

  • Improved bioelectricity output stability in microbial fuel cell systems by 65% through structured experimental design.
  • Generated and interpreted quantitative datasets assessing system efficiency and scalability of bioenergy solutions.
Oct 2024 to Jan 2025

Biotech Fellow

No Patient Left Behind, Washington DC, USA (Remote)

  • Analysed global drug pricing influenced by local regulations, economic factors, and healthcare policies.
  • Focused on a specific international market to study regulatory environment, pricing strategies, and access to essential medications.
  • Identified potential partners aligned with NPLB's mission for affordable healthcare and life saving treatments.
Jun 2022 to Aug 2022

Research Intern

DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, Pune, India

  • Green route synthesis of Nano Iron Oxide and Nano Copper Oxide via sustainable nanoparticle production methods.
  • Refined expertise in Scanning Thermal Analysis (STA) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for molecular characterisation.
  • Managed research activities from planning through execution and reporting.
Jul 2022

Mars Analog Scientific Expedition

Mars Society Australia, Ladakh, India

  • Participated in a scientific expedition to Ladakh (Mars analog region), collaborating with Dr. Siddharth Pandey (NASA JPL) and Dr. Annalea Beattie (Mars Society Australia).
  • Collected extremophiles from challenging environments, enhancing skills in astrobiology, geology, and space technology.
  • Offered an analog astronaut role in Utah, USA (visa delay prevented attendance).
Jul 2021 to Sep 2021

Industrial Intern, Vaccine Production

Serum Institute of India, Pune, India

  • Supported cGMP/BSL-2/3 vaccine manufacturing workflows including Vero cell culture, cryopreservation, and batch documentation.
  • Developed PCR based assays for viral detection and performed SDS-PAGE protein analysis and agarose gel electrophoresis.
  • Drafted GMP compliant SOPs, batch records, and deviation reports to support QA/QC audit readiness.

My Skills

Commercial & Strategy

  • Market sizing (TAM, SAM, SOM)
  • Go to market strategy
  • Competitive landscape analysis
  • Pricing strategy
  • Drug pricing and market access analysis
  • Stakeholder communication

Lab & Scientific Skills

  • RNA and DNA extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR
  • dsRNA design and RNAi, microinjection
  • Mammalian cell culture, virus propagation
  • Agarose gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE
  • Cryopreservation, lyophilisation
  • BSL-2/3 lab work, aseptic technique
  • Sequencing template preparation
  • GLP, GMP, and COSHH compliance

Computational & Analytical Tools

  • R, GraphPad Prism, ImageJ
  • BioDock, PyMOL, SnapGene
  • COPASI modelling and simulation
  • SBOL Canvas, Benchling
  • Microsoft Office 365 (advanced)
  • PowerPoint for reports and presentations

Publications

Adkine, S. et al. In Silico Self-Amplifying mRNA Vaccine Design Against Nipah Virus. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics (Taylor & Francis). DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2175256

Adkine, S. et al. (2022). Elucidating virulence between SARS-CoV-2 wild spike protein and D614G mutant spike protein using bioinformatics. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. DOI: 10.26479/2022.0805.01

Certifications & Training

RNA Library Prep and Sequencing, Edinburgh Genomics MITx: Science and Business of Biotechnology Industrial Bioprocess Development, DTU Denmark CRISPR Gene Editing Teach-Out McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Biomodelling using R, DBT Bioinformatics Centre Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization

My Volunteering

TEER Foundation Volunteering
2017 to 2022

Volunteering, TEER Foundation

From 2017 to 2022, I volunteered as a Fundraiser with TEER Foundation (Tribal Ethos and Economics Research Foundation), an India based non-profit focused on field research and policy advocacy around tribal lives, livelihoods, and economics, including work connected to the PESA Act and tribal self governance. Over nearly six years, I helped raise the funding that supported the foundation's on the ground research and community work. It is a long, quiet commitment that does not show up as a CV bullet point, but it has shaped how I think about impact outside the lab and the boardroom just as much as any research project has.

iGEM 2024 Start-Up Showcase Paris
Oct 2024

Volunteering, iGEM Start-Up Showcase, Paris

In October 2024, I volunteered at the iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) Start-Up Showcase in Paris, supporting early stage synthetic biology startups at their exhibition booths during one of the field's largest annual synthetic biology gatherings. It was a close up look at how cutting edge synthetic biology research gets pitched and packaged for a startup audience, a useful counterpoint to the more academic conferences I had presented at before.

Contact Me

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

Email

shrikantadkine96597@gmail.com

Phone

+44 7393 064670

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/shrikantadkine
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