Engineering Medical Device

SUDESHNA DUTTA RAY

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

DUKE UNIVERSITY, Durham, NC

Dec 2010

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING GPA:

3.43/4.00 (In Progress)

Courses: Biomedical Materials, Human Physiology, Medical Physics, Introduction to Biomolecular

Engineering, Medical Device Innovation, Invention to Application, Health Economics and Strategy.

CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH SECTOR MANAGEMENT, Fuqua School of Business

In Progress

R.V. College of Engineering, VTU, Belgaum, India

Jul 2008

B.E IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, ranked among the top 2% in my department

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Courses: Biochemistry, Separation Techniques, Cell and Molecular Biology, Immunological Techniques

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

INTERNSHIP TRAINING

Sangenomics Research Labs: Advanced Molecular Biology & Recombinant DNA

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Technology

Shreedhar Bhatts Labs: Advanced Immunological Techniques: ELISA, Western Blotting,

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SDS PAGE

Research Assistant National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences, India Jul

2007 2009

Research Projects:

• Multi resolution wavelet analysis of the Functional MRI Images of the Brain

• Real Time PCR for the diagnosis of dengue virus and evaluation of 3 D structure of various

serotypes

• Improved longevity of AIDS patients by determining dosage of retro viral drugs based on

CD4 count

Skills Acquired: Extraction of Viral RNA using QIAmp Kit, Primer design, cDNA synthesis, SYBR

green based Real Time PCR, BD Facs Calibre, Software Matlab, SPM2; 3 D Visualization Tools

Swiss PDB, VMD, PyMOL

Research Assistant Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Duke University Feb

2010 Present

Research Project: Functional Cartilage tissue engineering of articular cartilage using novel

biomaterials

Research objectives:

• Developed a 3 D woven scaffold to mimic the biomechanical properties of the native

cartilage

• Design of a delivery system (chitosan & alginate beads) for sustained release of IL1 RA

from scaffolds

• Improvisation of the design of a hip joint wear simulator for wear testing implanted

biomaterials

Skills Acquired: Sterile Cell Culture using adult stem cells; Microscale 3 D woven scaffold;

Biochemical Assay; Lyophilization.; Flow Cytometry, Immunohistochemistry; Software ImageJ,

Kaleidagraph, Matlab, Mathematica; Others Wear Testing, Pellet Culture, ELISA, 3 D SEM,

Profilometer.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Catastrophe Risk Analyst at Aon Benfield Re Private Ltd.

Aug 2008–Jul 2009

Assessment of risks associated with natural or man made catastrophic events using stochastic

models. Preparation of client based reports subject to deadlines & assisted in making client

presentation.

Skills Acquired: SQL Server, Microsoft Excel, Access, Lotus Notes, Presentation skills, Team

building & Leadership, Analytical skills, Statistical Tools for efficient Data Analysis

Technology Transfer Intern, Office of Licensing Ventures, Duke University

Sep 2010

Involved in translation of Duke based inventions associated with biomedical & bio pharma industry to

the market; by assessing novelty through patent search, conducting extensive market research,

regulatory pathway, and competitive analysis; to create a business development plan around these

inventions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Vice President of the Debating Society at R.V. College of Engineering

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Organized eye pledging and blood donation camps for National Service Scheme (NSS)

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Chief Editor of the Biotechnology Journal “Biohazard”, R.V. College of Engineering

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