Lekshmi K Edison, MS, PhD, PGDBi, MB (ASCP)
Assistant Scientist – Molecular Biology
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About Lekshmi K Edison
Dr. Lekshmi K. Edison holds a Master’s in Biotechnology, a Master’s Diploma in Bioinformatics, and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, where she focused on the structural characterization and heterologous production of β-glucanases from Streptomyces species. She began her research career at Kerala Agricultural University in molecular biology before her ph. D. and later received a Research Associate Fellowship from the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, conducting postdoctoral research at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology on the CRISPR-Cas system in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. She brings over 15 years of research experience and 3 years of teaching experience in molecular biology and microbiology.
Dr. Edison currently focuses on the molecular pathogenesis of veterinary and zoonotic pathogens, integrating genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics to elucidate host–pathogen interactions. Her work also emphasizes understanding antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and developing innovative vaccine strategies to mitigate zoonotic and foodborne infections. With a strong foundation in molecular biology, immunoassays, and large-scale data analysis, she strive to translate molecular discoveries into practical applications that advance disease prevention, diagnosis, and control. Through collaborative, data-driven research, her goal is to develop diagnostics, vaccines, and antimicrobial alternatives that contribute to global One Health initiatives and strengthen infectious disease management across animal and human populations.
Accomplishments
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American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship (FLMF)
American Society of Microbiology
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UF Postdoctoral Affairs- Spring 2024 Travel Award
University of Florida
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American Society of Virology Postdoctoral Scholar Travel Award (NIH Supported Grant)
American Society of Virology
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Department of Biotechnology – Research Associateship Award
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
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Women Scientist’s Back – to – Lab Research Fellowship Award
Women Scientist Division, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Education (KSCSTE), State Govt. of Kerala, India
Board Certifications
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Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Research Profile
0000-0003-2599-7428
Areas of Interest
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR or AR)
- Bacterial pathogenesis
- Bioinformatics
- Clinical Microbiology
- Diagnostic and molecular virology
- Infectious Diesease
- Vaccine immunology
- vaccines
Publications
Academic Articles
Presentations
Grants
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Agreement for Dr. L. Kalathilparambil Edison
Active
- Role:
- Project Manager
- Funding:
- FL DEPT OF AG AND CONSUMER SER via US DEPT OF AG APHIS
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Developing a vaccine against spotty liver diseased caused by Campylobacter hepaticus in commercial layer chickens
Active
- Role:
- Other
- Funding:
- US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG
Education
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Postdoctoral
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
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Postdoctoral
College of Medicine, University of Florida
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Postdoctoral
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Kerala, India
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PhD – Biotechnology
University of Kerala, Kerala, India
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Masters Diploma – Bioinformatics
Bharathiyar University, Tamil Nadu, India
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Masters – Biotechnology
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India
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Bachelor Degree – Zoology
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India
Contact Details
- Business:
- (732) 353-8580
- Business:
- edison.le@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100123
2015 SW 16TH AVE
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
2015 SW 16th Avenue
GAINESVILLE FL 32611