Supplementary Information
S6. Honours and bibliography
The scientific record, in citation form.
Awarded the Gold Medal and first-rank distinction for the Master of Science in Applied Genetics and Bioinformatics cohort, graduating First Class Exemplary with a CGPA of 8.57/10.
Table S6a. Honours and funding
| Year | Title | Issuer |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MSc Gold Medal & University First RankAwarded the Gold Medal and first-rank distinction for the Master of Science in Applied Genetics and Bioinformatics cohort, graduating First Class Exemplary with a CGPA of 8.57/10. | Vice Chancellor, Bangalore University |
| 2024 - Present | MITACS Scholarship - Accelerate / Research Training AwardOngoing MITACS-funded research support for PhD work on multi-omics biomarker discovery, held under the supervision of Dr. Igor Kovalchuk. | MITACS, with Dr. Igor Kovalchuk (University of Lethbridge) |
| 2019 | University Third Rank HolderRanked third university-wide upon completion of the Bachelor's degree, recognizing consistent academic performance across the program. | Bachelor's Degree Convocation |
| 2023 | Certified Data ScientistProfessional certification in applied data science, covering statistical modelling, machine learning, and production analytics workflows. | Professional Certification |
| 2024 - Present | PhD Scholarship / Graduate Research FundingGraduate scholarship support for doctoral research in bioinformatics at the University of Lethbridge. | University of Lethbridge, Biological Sciences |
Bibliography
- PLACEHOLDER - manuscript in preparation on multi-omics biomarker discovery in rheumatoid arthritis.In preparation · 2026Replace with real title, co-author list, and target journal once the manuscript is finalized.
- PLACEHOLDER - manuscript in preparation on the multi-omics RA visualization web application.In preparation · 2026Replace with real title, co-author list, and target journal once the manuscript is finalized.
- Rai, S. Feature selection and dimensionality reduction in multi-omics. Manuscript submitted for review.Under review · 2026Submitted, currently awaiting peer review.
- Ghasemi Gojani, E., Rai, S., Norouzkhani, F., Shujat, S., Wang, B., Li, D., Kovalchuk, O., Kovalchuk, I. (2024). Targeting β-cell plasticity: A promising approach for diabetes treatment. Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 46(7), 7621-7667.Published · 2024doi: 10.3390/cimb46070453 · PubMed
- Rai, S. (2022). Investigation of anti-arthritis compounds from Cinnamomum zeylanicum through in-silico methods. Master's Thesis, Department of Applied Genetics, Bangalore University.Thesis · 2022MSc thesis - awarded Gold Medal and university first rank. Grade: 9.5/10.