Laboratory Manager

• Sep 2014 - Present

Provide support to a group of 55 reseachers, including graduate students and postdoctoral fellows - Supervise lab operation, organization and administration - Hire and supervise Research Technician -Maintain comprehensive understanding of current research projects.  -Ensuring that each research project is appropriately staffed.  -Manage assigning office and laboratory space.  -Managing orientation of new group members to ensure that they are well versed in laboratory rules, regulations, and safety procedures;  -Supervising check-in and check-out of group members;  -Manage and maintain inventory of general laboratory supplies. ­ - Manage equipment inventory - Primarily responsible for ensuring high-end laboratory equipment is functional. ­ -Organize training on new and existing equipment. ­ - Develop and maintain professional relationship with vendors and act as point of contact for the laboratory. ­ - Manage safety trainings and inspections and ensure that the laboratory is compliant. ­ ­ Show less

Postdoctoral Researcher

• Jun 2008 - Sep 2014

Research interests lie in understanding cell cycle independent function of cell cycle inhibitors in therapeutic responses to hematopoietic cancer. Understanding the mechanisms leading to cancer development. Interests lie in studying molecules that have synergistic or antagonizing effects in tumor development and progression. Gained expertise in generating organotypic cultures. Good understanding of medical terminology and clinical research. Preparing presentation and communicating complex scientific ideas to audience. Show less

Researcher

• 2005 - 2008

Worked on developmental aspect of Red Cell Biology. Co-authored research articles on the epigenetic modification of b-globin gene. Gained expertise in invitro transcription and translation, Chromatin Immunoprecipitation and Microtitre Assay. Worked on developmental aspect of Red Cell Biology. Co-authored research articles on the epigenetic modification of b-globin gene. Gained expertise in invitro transcription and translation, Chromatin Immunoprecipitation and Microtitre Assay.

student

• 2000 - 2005

Worked in a group that cloned the topoisomerase II gene of Leishmania. Characterized the topoisomerase II protein of the parasite and identified its differences and similarities with the human protein for better drug targetting. Gained expertise in Protein Purification. Predicted the structure of parasite topoisomerase II through Molecular Modeling. Developed Antibodies against Leishmania donovani topoisomerase II Worked in a group that cloned the topoisomerase II gene of Leishmania. Characterized the topoisomerase II protein of the parasite and identified its differences and similarities with the human protein for better drug targetting. Gained expertise in Protein Purification. Predicted the structure of parasite topoisomerase II through Molecular Modeling. Developed Antibodies against Leishmania donovani topoisomerase II

Project Assistant/Research Coordinator

• Jul 1999 - Jun 2000

Studying toxicological effects of paracetamol in mice Performing liver function and kidney function tests to assess toxicity of drugs Preparing teaching material for Masters in Zoology class at Jiwaji University Teaching Biochemistry and Microbiology to Masters in Zoology class Studying toxicological effects of paracetamol in mice Performing liver function and kidney function tests to assess toxicity of drugs Preparing teaching material for Masters in Zoology class at Jiwaji University Teaching Biochemistry and Microbiology to Masters in Zoology class

Preschool Teacher

• Jan 1997 - Jul 1997