Work Experience: 9.5 Years
In GLA University, Mathura:
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Senior Research Officer at Department of Biotechnology (Since 8th Sept., 2018 - cont.)
In Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom:
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Senior Research Fellow in ICAR_NASF funded project entitled "Identification of Biomarkers for Early Diagnosis of MAP Infection & Development of DIVA test"(11 months 20 days).
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Research Associate in ICAR funded project entitled "Outreach Programme on Zoonotic Diseases" (2 years 1 month).
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Research Associate in CSIR-NMITLI project entitled "Development and characterization of Indigenous Vaccine and diagnostics for Johne's Disease" (4 years 2 months).
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Teaching to trainees (UG & PG students) coming for training in Health and diseases.
In National JALMA Institute for Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, Agra:
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Project Assistant in National JALMA Institute for Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, Agra, India in DBT project entitled "Drug Resistance Surveillance of Anti-tuberculosis Drugs in 35 district of Western UP and Bundelkhand region" (1 year 8 months).
Awards: 04
2016: ‘NRDC Societal Innovation award, 2014’ for innovation entitled ‘Indigenous vaccine against Johne’s Disease in domestic livestock’.
2014: International Association for Paratuberculosis (IAP) ‘Helping Hand Award’ to attend and present the work at 12th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis (ICP), Parma, Italy.
2014: ‘Certificate of Honour’ for the Best Research article published in Intas Polivet,15(1), 2014. 2017: Best Poster Presentation Award at ISSGPU 2017 at ICAR-CIRG, Makhdoom, Mathura
2012: Qualified UPCET- 2012
Research Interest:
Major Areas-(Microbiology and Molecular Epidemiology)
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Microbiology and Immunology (Study microbiome, transcriptome and immune interactions in Johne’s disease and Crohn’s disease with reference to M. paratuberculosis)
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Molecular Epidemiology (Isolation, characterization and genotyping)
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Proteomics (Immunogenicity of secretory proteins)
Technical Skills:
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Microbiological Techniques
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Immunological techniques:ELISA variants (Direct & Indirect)
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Molecular Techniques: Microbial DNA & RNA isolation, RFLP, RAPD, Spoligotyping, MIRU-VNTR Real Time PCR, Electrophoresis and Blotting Techniques
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Experience of working in BSL II and BSL III GLP & ISO certified laboratories
Project Training:
Dissertation on “Molecular Characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates by RAPD Analysis from Lohamandi Slum Area of Agra” under the supervision of Dr. V.D. Sharma, Deputy Director and Dr. V.M. Katoch, the then Director of National JALMA Institute of Leprosy & Other Mycobacterial Diseases, Agra as Co-Supervisor.
Scientific Affiliations:
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Founder Member, International Academy of Biosciences (IAB), UK (2016-onward)
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Member, International Association for Paratuberculosis, USA (2014-onward).
Other Activities and Achievements:
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Attended Workshop on "Intellectual Property Rights: Patents and Copyrights" on Sept. 9-10, 2017 at GLA University, Mathura.
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Best Poster Presentation Award at ISSGPU, 2017 at ICAR-CIRG, Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura
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Qualified UPCET- 2012
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Attended the CPCSEA Workshop on Animal Ethics Issues organized by Animal Experimentation Facility, National JALMA Institute for Leprosy & Other Mycobacterial Diseases, Agra.
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Presented Poster at 12th International colloquium on Paratuberculosis, at Parma, Italy on 22-26th June, 2014.
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Presented Poster at XXVIII Annual Convention of Indian Association of Veterinary Microbiologists, Immunologists and specialists in Infectious Diseases (IAVMI) at DUVASU, Mathura on Oct. 30- Nov.1, 2014.
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Presented Poster at National conference on Phytomedicines, at GLA, University, Mathura.
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Presented Poster on World TB Day in JALMA Institute of Leprosy & OMD, Tajganj, Agra.
References:
1. Dr. S.V. Singh
Prof. & Head
Dept. of Biotechnology, GLAUniversity,
Chaumuhan, Mathura- 281406
email: shoorvir_singh@rediffmail.com
2. Dr. A.K. Bhatia
ProfessorEmeritus,
Dept. of Biotechnology, GLA University
Mathura- 281406, UttarPradesh
email: akbhatia33@yahoo.com
3. Dr. Naveen Kumar
Principal Scientist,
VTCC, ICAR-NRC on Equines, Hisar, Haryana
email: naveenkumar.icar@gmail.com