Srikanth Appikonda, PhD
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Preston Reynolds
When you needed help with a project, Srikanth was always offering his assistance whether it was product management, business development, or commercial marketing. For marketing collateral, we relied heavily on Srikanth to provide effective technical content and he did not disappoint. Much to my surprise, he had a knack for coming up with neat design ideas or marketing slogans which were incorporated into our messaging. There is little that Srikanth cannot do in the biotech/diagnostic market sphere and I wish that we had his expertise now!
Kaushik Thakkar
Srikanth came across as a bright, energetic and hardworking postdoctoral fellow in the lab. He was very methodical in his working and has a natural inquisitiveness to ascertain how things work. I collaborated with Srikanth for a research project and he also guided me for my PhD thesis project as well. Srikanth was a very knowledgeable, patient and cool mentor. He is a real go-getter and will often go out of the way to help others. I would strongly recommend him for any responsible scientific position and I wish him success in his career.
Preston Reynolds
When you needed help with a project, Srikanth was always offering his assistance whether it was product management, business development, or commercial marketing. For marketing collateral, we relied heavily on Srikanth to provide effective technical content and he did not disappoint. Much to my surprise, he had a knack for coming up with neat design ideas or marketing slogans which were incorporated into our messaging. There is little that Srikanth cannot do in the biotech/diagnostic market sphere and I wish that we had his expertise now!
Kaushik Thakkar
Srikanth came across as a bright, energetic and hardworking postdoctoral fellow in the lab. He was very methodical in his working and has a natural inquisitiveness to ascertain how things work. I collaborated with Srikanth for a research project and he also guided me for my PhD thesis project as well. Srikanth was a very knowledgeable, patient and cool mentor. He is a real go-getter and will often go out of the way to help others. I would strongly recommend him for any responsible scientific position and I wish him success in his career.
Preston Reynolds
When you needed help with a project, Srikanth was always offering his assistance whether it was product management, business development, or commercial marketing. For marketing collateral, we relied heavily on Srikanth to provide effective technical content and he did not disappoint. Much to my surprise, he had a knack for coming up with neat design ideas or marketing slogans which were incorporated into our messaging. There is little that Srikanth cannot do in the biotech/diagnostic market sphere and I wish that we had his expertise now!
Kaushik Thakkar
Srikanth came across as a bright, energetic and hardworking postdoctoral fellow in the lab. He was very methodical in his working and has a natural inquisitiveness to ascertain how things work. I collaborated with Srikanth for a research project and he also guided me for my PhD thesis project as well. Srikanth was a very knowledgeable, patient and cool mentor. He is a real go-getter and will often go out of the way to help others. I would strongly recommend him for any responsible scientific position and I wish him success in his career.
Preston Reynolds
When you needed help with a project, Srikanth was always offering his assistance whether it was product management, business development, or commercial marketing. For marketing collateral, we relied heavily on Srikanth to provide effective technical content and he did not disappoint. Much to my surprise, he had a knack for coming up with neat design ideas or marketing slogans which were incorporated into our messaging. There is little that Srikanth cannot do in the biotech/diagnostic market sphere and I wish that we had his expertise now!
Kaushik Thakkar
Srikanth came across as a bright, energetic and hardworking postdoctoral fellow in the lab. He was very methodical in his working and has a natural inquisitiveness to ascertain how things work. I collaborated with Srikanth for a research project and he also guided me for my PhD thesis project as well. Srikanth was a very knowledgeable, patient and cool mentor. He is a real go-getter and will often go out of the way to help others. I would strongly recommend him for any responsible scientific position and I wish him success in his career.
Experience
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Invitae
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Genomics Scientist
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Aug 2019 - Present
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Myriad Genetics
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Genomics Scientist
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Oct 2017 - Aug 2019
Teaming up with genomic scientists, genetic counselors and lab directors to empower patients and their caregivers with genetic information. Teaming up with genomic scientists, genetic counselors and lab directors to empower patients and their caregivers with genetic information.
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Ansh Labs
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Houston, Texas Area
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Technical Product Manager
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Mar 2016 - May 2017
• Managed research and diagnostic immunoassay products in women’s reproductive health area. • As product manager with scientific expertise, shifted the company focus from basic product selling benefits to engaging the customers with higher level of technical benefits. • Developed marketing collateral and competitive analyses for product launches. • Chaired Product Strategy Meetings setting paths to move products from R&D through marketing. • Developed email content and landing… Show more • Managed research and diagnostic immunoassay products in women’s reproductive health area. • As product manager with scientific expertise, shifted the company focus from basic product selling benefits to engaging the customers with higher level of technical benefits. • Developed marketing collateral and competitive analyses for product launches. • Chaired Product Strategy Meetings setting paths to move products from R&D through marketing. • Developed email content and landing pages for email campaigns. • Developed strategic collaborations and KOL relationships. Show less • Managed research and diagnostic immunoassay products in women’s reproductive health area. • As product manager with scientific expertise, shifted the company focus from basic product selling benefits to engaging the customers with higher level of technical benefits. • Developed marketing collateral and competitive analyses for product launches. • Chaired Product Strategy Meetings setting paths to move products from R&D through marketing. • Developed email content and landing… Show more • Managed research and diagnostic immunoassay products in women’s reproductive health area. • As product manager with scientific expertise, shifted the company focus from basic product selling benefits to engaging the customers with higher level of technical benefits. • Developed marketing collateral and competitive analyses for product launches. • Chaired Product Strategy Meetings setting paths to move products from R&D through marketing. • Developed email content and landing pages for email campaigns. • Developed strategic collaborations and KOL relationships. Show less
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Postdoctoral Fellow
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Apr 2010 - Feb 2016
Focusing on breast cancer model system and epigenetics, designed and executed studies to understand molecular mechanisms of cancer development. Research activities included biomarker discovery and development of assays for in vitro drug screening. • Secured a $250,000 Innovative Therapies Grant for studying novel anti-cancer therapy targets. • Developed a pharmacodynamic biomarker in collaboration with Institute for Applied Cancer Science. • Developed in vitro SUMOylation… Show more Focusing on breast cancer model system and epigenetics, designed and executed studies to understand molecular mechanisms of cancer development. Research activities included biomarker discovery and development of assays for in vitro drug screening. • Secured a $250,000 Innovative Therapies Grant for studying novel anti-cancer therapy targets. • Developed a pharmacodynamic biomarker in collaboration with Institute for Applied Cancer Science. • Developed in vitro SUMOylation and ubiquitination assays. • Published abstracts and papers, prepared grants and reviewed manuscripts. • Delivered oral presentations communicating research findings to wide audience of experts and students. • Trained and mentored graduate students. • Co-organized departmental research seminar series. Show less Focusing on breast cancer model system and epigenetics, designed and executed studies to understand molecular mechanisms of cancer development. Research activities included biomarker discovery and development of assays for in vitro drug screening. • Secured a $250,000 Innovative Therapies Grant for studying novel anti-cancer therapy targets. • Developed a pharmacodynamic biomarker in collaboration with Institute for Applied Cancer Science. • Developed in vitro SUMOylation… Show more Focusing on breast cancer model system and epigenetics, designed and executed studies to understand molecular mechanisms of cancer development. Research activities included biomarker discovery and development of assays for in vitro drug screening. • Secured a $250,000 Innovative Therapies Grant for studying novel anti-cancer therapy targets. • Developed a pharmacodynamic biomarker in collaboration with Institute for Applied Cancer Science. • Developed in vitro SUMOylation and ubiquitination assays. • Published abstracts and papers, prepared grants and reviewed manuscripts. • Delivered oral presentations communicating research findings to wide audience of experts and students. • Trained and mentored graduate students. • Co-organized departmental research seminar series. Show less
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UT Health San Antonio
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Postdoctoral Fellow
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Nov 2009 - Apr 2010
Continuation of Ph.D. thesis research on ubiquitin-proteasome pathway in mammalian cell cycle regulation.
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Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2002 - Oct 2009
• Designed and executed studies to understand role of Ubiquitin-Proteasome pathway in cell cycle regulation. • Trained as a biochemist and molecular biologist. • Acquired protein purification and in vitro assay development skills.
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Research Assistant
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May 2002 - Aug 2002
Worked in the laboratory of Dr. Renee Yew. Topic: Cell cycle regulation
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2001 - Apr 2002
Taught Bachelor's level Microbiology laboratory course for two semesters. Responsibilities included designing course, teaching and grading 30 undergraduate students. Taught Bachelor's level Microbiology laboratory course for two semesters. Responsibilities included designing course, teaching and grading 30 undergraduate students.
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ICRISAT-Hyderabad, India
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Hyderabad Area, India
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Research Apprentice
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Jan 2001 - Jul 2001
Worked in the laboratory of Dr. Sivaramakrishnan. Topic: Genetic engineering of Peanut plant. Worked in the laboratory of Dr. Sivaramakrishnan. Topic: Genetic engineering of Peanut plant.
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Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
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Hyderabad Area, India
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Summer Research Apprentice
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May 1999 - Aug 1999
Worked with Dr. Avinash Tope in the laboratory of Dr. Kaiser Jamil. Topic: Biodegradation of trinitrotoluene (TNT). Worked with Dr. Avinash Tope in the laboratory of Dr. Kaiser Jamil. Topic: Biodegradation of trinitrotoluene (TNT).
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Education
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2002 - 2009
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Molecular Medicine -
1998 - 2000
Osmania University
Master of Science (MSc), Microbiology -
1995 - 1998
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Hyderabad, India
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Microbiology, Botany, Chemistry
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