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New York, United States

Bronx, New York, Us

Extensive expertise in immunology, with over 14 years of hands-on experience in techniques such as ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and multi-parametric flow cytometry, encompassing analysis of over 40 analytes. Proficient in sample sorting, panel design, optimization, and advanced dimensional reduction methods.Proficient in diverse experimental methodologies, encompassing bacterial cultures, handling of human and animal specimens, immunofluorescence/confocal microscopy, execution of ex-vivo and in-vitro experiments, and utilization of molecular techniques.Demonstrated leadership abilities through chairing Einstein Postdoc Association, volunteered various educational events such as Regeneron-Westchester Science and Engineering Fair (WESEF) and NYSCI-BraiNY, directed and oversaw operations across multiple laboratory facilities.Ability to lead and work in a team along with competent to finish the work independently. Initiating collaborations, meeting deadlines, prioritization of tasks, problem-solving, and capable of adapting quickly.

Bronx, New York, Us

• Accomplished the projects on COVID19 diagnosis and mechanism of the disease progression.• Identified the involvement of Staphylococcus aureus and mechanism of Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD, a subset of Asthma).• Developed all the lab protocols for immunological and molecular studies of nasal polyp formation & functions in asthma patients and the preliminary data was helpful in acquiring R21 grant for the lab.• established the crucial role of Immune Checkpoint inhibitors and extra-cellular vesicles in cancer-induced immune suppression in human and mouse model of Glioblastoma (brain cancer).• Successfully tested and validated the strong therapeutics against Glioblastoma and brain stroke.• Involved in set-up and management of new labs at AECOM.• Trained more than 9 Ph. D. candidates and summer students to complete their assigned projects.• Presented the work in 03 international Conferences and yield 11 publications and abstracts so far.

Birmingham, Al, Us

• Deciphered interleukin 35 (IL-35) as a key player in skin cancer progression & immune modulation.• Explored the role of KSRP (an RNA binding protein involved in mRNA splicing) in multiple sclerosis.• Trained 02 MD candidates to complete their assigned projects.

In

• Uncovered the key mechanism of immune regulation by regulatory T cells in human and mouse leishmaniasis, a protozoan infectious disease.• Involved in the development, testing & mechanistic studies of powerful liposomal anti-cancer drug.• Trained more than 2 Ph. D. candidates and summer students to complete their assigned projects.• Presented the work in several international Conferences and yielded 06 publications in reputed journals.

In

• Successfully acquired grant, tested and studied mechanism of one of the most effective anti-leishmanial drug, KALSOMETM 10 (now commercially available). Our team-work on KALSOMETM 10 was bestowed with PLOS Collection award, WorldLeish6, Toledo, SPAIN (http://collections.plos.org/worldleish6).• Developed co-culture and treatment methods and established multi-parametric flow cytometry in the lab and trained several juniors, including juniors and trainees.• Awarded for best presenter by the Indian Immunology Society (Immunocon-2012).• Involved in the development and testing of multiple anti-leishmanial drugs and vaccines (DNA and non-DNA based) and established their mechanism of actions.• Trained more than 3 Ph. D. candidates and summer students to complete their assigned projects.• Presented the work in several international Conferences and yield 02 publications in reputed journals.• Presented the work in 08 international Conferences and yielded 09 publications & abstracts.

In

• Developed Co-culture technics to polarize T cell sub-sets and explore their plasticity.• Acquired and developed several cellular immunological techniques, such as flow cytometry, ELISA, microscopy, animal handling, protozoan parasite maintenance.• Trained summer interns in flow cytometry to get placed in industry or academics.Attended training programme on “Laboratory safety: Radiation Safety, Chemical Safety and Bio-Safety” organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata on 31stSeptember, 2010.Supervisory experienceI have trained the following 07 students including summer trainees (through various trainingprogrammes conducted by Indian Academy of Science, India and Academy of Technology, WestBengal, India etc.), project assistants and early graduate students.

Ph. D, Biochemistry, Immunology

M. Sc, Biotechnology

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry