Sarju Patel, Phd Email & Phone Number

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

- Project lead for client based project design, execution and delivery in timely manner. - Target identification using CRISPR screen of 250+ targets and High-content imaging in disease model. - Optimized and developed cell-based assay for synthetic lethality-based target validation in oncology.

Bathesda, Maryland

Project: Investigating a role of iron protein, RNA and small molecules in human health and diseases.- Developed novel biochemical and cell-based assays for studying molecular mechanisms of iron distribution in human cells resulting in high impact publication (Nature Chemical Biology, 2019).- Identified new molecular targets and validate therapeutic approaches to treat genetic and metabolic disorders using human and animal models.- Assisting in the optimization of viral delivery methods for liver gene therapy in NASH animal model.- Trained, mentored, and supervised undergraduate and graduate students

Worcester,United States

Project: Evaluated a role of copper and iron transport proteins in bacterial pathogenesis and infection.- Discover and characterized various metal transport enzymes from human and plant bacteria including Mycobacterium, Listeria, Pseudomonas, and Sinorhizobium, that are essential for infection.- Expertise in protein (membrane & soluble) purification, characterization, and structural-functional analysis.- Hand-on experience in Molecular biology, Biochemistry, Biophysical and Bioanalytical techniques.- Lead and managed a mix of three team projects resulting in five peer-reviewed publications.- Mentored five undergraduate students to accomplish their major qualifying projects.- Supervised study groups and organized Biochemistry courses and labs for 25-30 undergraduates.

Ahmedabad Area, India

- Organized the study design, interpretation, reporting of the data and ensured proper documentation in adherence to SOP’s and regulations.- Implemented a computer-based drug distribution system that increased 30% supply and overall in-patient data collection.- Counseled patients about drug usage and reported medication errors to doctors.

India

- Increased bulk drug production efficiency and reduced 8% production costs by analyzing drug formulations and identifying gaps in timelines.- Assisted in starting a new injectable department and initiated production of 2 formulations.

India

Project: Evaluated anti-diabetic activity of Cassia fistula in STZ induced diabetic rats.- Performed translational Pharmacology research in coordination with faculty and fellow students.- Managed and maintained research instruments, lab supplies, reagents, and ordering system.

Ph.D, Biochemistry, Gpa 3.9/4.0

Activities and Societies: American Institute of Chemist

B.Pharm Honors, Pharmacy, Gpa 3.8/4.0

B. Pharm, Pharmacy, Gpa 3.8/4.0