Hello, I am Devi

I am a senior research scientist.

ABOUT ME

Highly self-motivated Ph.D. graduate with demonstrated research expertise in genetic, antibody engineering and isolation of monoclonal antibody, with strong interpersonal skills developed from extensive social exposure. Special expertise in the following areas:

Antibody Engineering
Streptomyces Genetics
Molecular Biology
Stable Cell line Development
Bioinformatics
Biosynthesis

My interests

SOCIAL WORK

I am actively involved in NRNA and different Neplease society in Korea. I love to help other who are seeking for help.

YOGA MEDITITATION

For the healthy body and mind Yoga and meditation play an improtant role. Do regular yoga for healthier life.

MOTIVATOR

I love to motivate the young minds through sharing my experiences and ideas.

PHOTOGRAPHY

I love to take photographs of Nature and human beings. Photography helps me to take closer to the Nature and human.

My Career timeline

SLC (School Leaving Certificate)

1980 - 1990

Sountha Higher Secondary School

I.SC. & B.SC.

1991 - 1997

Mahendra Morang Campus

(BSc. Biological Science)

M.SC.

1998 - 2000

Tribhuwan university

(MSc. Organic Chemistry)

PHD

2001 - 2005

Sun moon University

(PhD. Biochemistry)

Genome analysis of Streptomyces peucetious ATCC27952
Analysis of secondary metabolites and functional Characterization of angucyclinone gene cluster.

Postdoctoral Fellowship

2006 - 2008

Ewha Woman’s University

Combinatorial biosynthesis of Ketolides.
Biosynthesis of intermediates of ketolide via deletion/substituted of genes in Saccharopolyspora erythraea

Senior Research Scientist

2008 - Present

Medytox, Inc.

Isolation and characterization of monoclonal antibody from immune libraries via phage display technology.
Affinity maturation, Fc-engineering.
Development of mammalian vector system for transient/stable cell line.
Stable cell line development and optimization for expression of various formats of antibodies in mammalian cells
Preparation and management of work cell bank and master cell bank for stable cell line.
Bio-assay development and optimization for characterization drug candidates

NRNA Involvement

2005 - 2023

General Secretary | NRNA-NCC South Korea)
Member | International Coordination Council (NRNA-ICC)
National Coordinator | Skill Knowledge and Innovation Task force.
Member | International Coordination Council (NRNA-ICC).
Coordinator Asia Pacific| 1^st Global Knowledge Convention 2018. ·
Chair, 1^st Asia Pacific regional Knowledge Convention 2020
NRNA-ICC Deputy General Secretary (2021 ~ 2023)
Co-Chair, 3rd NRNA Global Knowledge Convention 2023 (Plan to held in October, 2023 in Kathmandu, Nepal)

My Activities

Social Research and Development Entrepreneurship NRNA Activities

The role of erythromycin C-12 hydroxylase bioorganic chemistry 2004

Structural Diversification of Macrolactones by Substrate-Flexible_ad.synth.catal. 2005

Molecular Cloning and Characterization of a-2-Deoxystreptamine_mol-cel_2004

Devi_Isolation-and-characterization-of-the-tobramycin-biosynthetic_FEMS_2004

Devi_Genome-analyses-of-Streptomyces-peucetius-ATCC-27952_ABB_2004

Devi_-Combinatorial-biosynthesis-of-5-O-desosaminyl-erythronolide-Ketolide_biotech_2008

Devi_Biosynthesis-of-the-Allylmalonyl-CoA-Extender-Unit-for-the-FK506-JACS-2011

Devi_Biochemical-characterization-of-a-novel-thermostable_EMT_2005

Devi_-Angucyclines-Sch-47554-and-Sch-47555-from-Streptomyces-sp_2006_mol_cell

Devi_A-gene-cluster-for-biosynthesis-of-kanamycin-from-Streptomyces_ABB_2004

1.-2011-Biosynthesis-of-the-Allylmalonyl-CoA-Extender-Unit-for-the-FK506-JACS-Devi-SUP

1.-2011-Biosynthesis-of-the-Allylmalonyl-CoA-Extender-Unit-for-the-FK506-JACS-Devi

" data-rel="prettyPhoto" href="https://devibasnet.com/storage/uploads/activities/1686922738.png"> Presented a paper on "Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Linking Nepalese Diaspora for the Development of Nepal" by SONSIK on 2015

Presented a paper on "Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Linking Nepalese Diaspora for the Development of Nepal" by SONSIK on 2015

Diaspora in transition (4th NRNA global conference 200)

NRN Regional Asia Pacific Knowledge Convention 1

What peoples say

Dr. Basnet’s message is clear: “the time to act is now, connect and build the minds globally to prosper the motherland, and the future is ours to take.”

I support and wish Dr. Basnet a great success in his future endeavors.

Yam N. Timsina(PhD.),Founder Yaaad LLC

Watch my Opinions

8th NRNA Global Conference 2017.

My small interview regarding my journey to NRNA along with why my candidacy for NRNA secetary (2017)

Me speaking on the occasion of NRNA South Korea seminar.

ICC Representative of NRN, south korea. Dr. Devi Basnet(me) speaking on the occasion of seminar.

The pandemic-COVID-19: Impacts on Nepal/Nepalese, lesson from South Korea

What is Covid-19 and how South Korea is becoming success for the control of Covid? It was organized by Nepal Research and Education Network.

Current situation of Nepalese in South Korea along with employment opportunity and possibilities of re-entry.

Disccussion regarding the oppurtunites of Nepalese people in South Korea on 'Samaya Sambad' with Sabina Karki.

Role, aim and upcoming event of NRNA

My opinion regarding the previous and future planning of NRNA with Kapil Poudel on Nagarik Dainiki.

Why my candidacy for NRNA ICC Secretary?

I am sharing my plans, maninfesto along with reason for my secretary candidacy on "Samaya Sambad". Check the video.

The formal declaration of candidacy for the secretary of NRNA-ICC

Me presenting my upcoming plans along with my manifesto on the formal candidacy declaration program help on 2021-09-05.

My Agendas in NRNA-ICC election -2021

एनआरएएनको १० औ महादिवेशनमा सचिवको उम्मेदवार दिदै गर्दा मैले गरेका प्रतिज्ञाहरु ! तँपाईहरुको सुझाब र सल्लाह अनि साथको अनुरोध सहित

The NRNA SHOW

The NRNA SHOW मा मैले राखेका विचारहरु तपाईंलाई कस्तो लाग्यो ? रचनात्मक प्रतिकृयाको अपेक्षा गर्दछु

SONSIK (interaction program on research development)

My views on an interaction program organized by SONSIK in 2022 on Point-of-need frugal innovation initiatives in Nepal

SONSIK Interaction -2

My views on the interaction program on "Journey of Academic Administrator" by Dr. Sanjeev.

My views on Nepali Politics

This is the interview taken by Mrs Kamala K.C. from South Korea to talk on the current scenario of Nepali Politics from the Eye of NRNs.

Talk Show on COVID-19

Talk show about COVID-19 from Mt.Everest TV. I was talking about COVID-19 pendamic.

Views on NRNA election 2023

Contact Me

Suwon, South Korea

+82 10-2343-4725

contact@devibasnet.com/ nrna.devi@gmail.com