Project Clinical Research

RESUME

Dr. Archana Gaikwad

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Unit # 12, Lake Forest

CA 92630

Phone : 949-***-****

email: **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To secure a challenging position that utilizes my educational background

and provides me with an opportunity that augments my clinical and

scientific research capabilities.

EDUCATION

? Clinical Research Associate, Professional Development Program - Kriger

Research International, Inc., Dec 2009

? Ph. D. (Neuroscience) - Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagpur

University, India, Jan 2006

? Bachelor of Education - Nagpur University, India, Specialization:

Biology, Jun 2000

? Master of Science (Zoology) - Nagpur University, India,

Specialization: Fish and Fisheries, Jun 1999

? Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Zoology, Botany) - Nagpur University,

India, Jun 1997

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: SCIENTIFIC

? Experienced researcher with extensive training and expertise in

histology, paraffin cutting, microscopy, computers, and image analysis.

? Possess solid understanding of the usefulness of the H&E stain as tool

for exploring the general

architecture of cells and the Nissl stain as a tool for visualizing

position of cells in relation to specific

staining.

? Dedicated scientist with exceptional organizational, troubleshooting, and

problem-solving skills.

? Computer-proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft

PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop,

Image-1, WordPerfect, Web browsers, and some Matlab.

? Expertise in single and double immunocytochemical labeling at light

and electron microscopic level.

? Adept in Fluorescent microscopy, Electron microscopy (TEM and SEM)

? Extensive Neuropharmacological studies by intracranial injection of

pharmacological agents and its response by the brain areas.

? Proficient in Neuronal tracing by Biotynalated dextramine (BDA) and

fluorescent dyes techniques.

? Golgi staining of the neurons

? High performance liquid chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy

? Neuroanatomy of the teleost brain

? Computer Knowledge: Image analysis software, Leica QWin Standard, MS

Office, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW.

? Ability to enter data quickly and accurately in database programs.

? Attention to detail, eye for quality and excellent organizational

skills.

? Excellent oral and written communication skills, including very good

writing and proofreading capabilities.

? High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and

confidential situations.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE -CLINICAL

. Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines

. Clinical trial monitoring and research site coordination

. Adverse event reporting

. Pharmacology for clinical research professionals

. Consent study objects

. Informed consent approval

. Canadian experience in a full-scale research project at Kriger

Research Center Inc.

Research Publications- Neuroscience:

1) Gaikwad, A, Biju, K.C., Barsagade, V, Bhute, Y, and Subhedar, N.,

2008. Neuronal nitric oxide synthase in the olfactory system,

forebrain, pituitary and retina of the adult teleost Clarias

batrachus. J. Chem.Neuroanat.

2) Subhedar, N, Gaikwad, A., Biju, K.C., Saha, S.G., 2006. Role of

neuropeptide Y (NPY) in the regulation of reproduction: study based on

catfish model. Fish. Physiol. Biochem.

3) Biju, K.C., Gaikwad, A., Sarkar, S., Schreibman, M.P., Subhedar, N.,

2005. Ontogeny of GnRH-like immunoreactive neuronal systems in the

forebrain of the Indian major carp, Cirrhinus mrigala. Gen. Comp.

Endocrinol. 141, 161-71.

4) Gaikwad, A., Biju, K.C., Muthal, P.L., Saha, S., Subhedar, N., 2005.

Role of neuropeptide Y in the regulation of gonadotropin releasing

hormone system in the forebrain of Clarias batrachus (Linn.):

immunocytochemistry and high performance liquid chromatography-

electrospray ionization-mass spectrometric analysis. Neuroscience 133,

267-79.

5) Gaikwad, A., Biju, K.C., Saha, S.G., Subhedar, N., 2004. Neuropeptide

Y in the olfactory system, forebrain and pituitary of the teleost,

Clarias batrachus. J. Chem. Neuroanat. 27, 55-70.

6) Gaikwad, A., Biju, K.C., Subhedar, N., 2003. GnRH-LH secreting cells

axis in the pituitary of the teleost Clarias batrachus responds to

neuropeptide Y treatment: an immunocytochemical study. Gen. Comp.

Endocrinol. 131, 126-133.

Training-Scientific:

. 15th National training Program in Electron microscopy (2001) organized

by All India institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

. Lab course on electrophysiological and optical methods in neuroscience

(2000) organized by National Centre for Biological Sciences (N.C.B.S),

Banglore, India

Projects- Clinical Research:

. Project I -Efficacy of the lowering effect of PROLIPOSTAT on blood

concentrations of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in

patients with normal and elevated blood concentrations of LDL-C.

. Project II - Phase II Study the Efficacy of the healing effect of

recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) on diabetic foot

ulcers.

. Project III - Phase I Study the safety and Dose determination of

Immuno-Stimulatory Therapy Agent for Bladder cancer, melanoma and

colon cancer.

. Project IV- Survey: Proper Use and Cost Reduction strategies for

prescription and non-prescription drugs.

Teaching Experience:

? Teaching assistant in Physiology at Department of Pharmacy, Nagpur

University Nagpur, India.

. Graduate and Undergraduate supervisor in Biology at Department of

Zoology, Nagpur University Nagpur, India.

. Student teacher. As a part of degree curriculum taught secondary and

higher secondary level students at various schools in Nagpur, India.

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