OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging career opportunity in the field of Microbiology

EDUCATION

1. Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Master of Science (M.S.) in Biological Sciences (GPA ~ 3.1/4.0)

Aug 2011

Thesis: Role of Methionine Biosynthesis Pathway in the Symbiotic Relation

between Sinorhizobium meliloti and its Host Plant Medicago sativa (alfalfa)

Courses: Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis, Microbial Genetics,

Microbial Ecology, Immunology, Evolution, Ecology, Eukaryotic Cell Biology,

Independent Research, Lab Rotations, Biological Science Colloquium,

Professional Development for Bios Grad Students

Poster Presentation: American Society of Microbiology, MI branch

Grants: Western Michigan University Graduate Research Grant

2. Modern College of Arts, Commerce and Science

India, Dec 2005

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Microbiology (GPA ~ 3.5/4.0)

Project: Plant Growth Promoting and Other Properties of Acinetobacter from

Sheep Excreta

Courses: Medical / Environmental Microbiology, Immunology, Biotechnology,

Microbial Physiology / Metabolism / Systematics, Molecular Biology,

Virology, Biochemistry, Quantitative Biology, Scientific Writing

Seminars:

1. Factors influencing polyhydroxyalkanoates accumulation in marine

bacteria

2. Mycorrhiza

3. Archaebacteria - Unusual phylogenetic tree

4. Ultrastructure of Gram positive and Gram negative bacterial cell walls

5. Marina chitinolytic bacteria and their potential in anti-fungal bio

control

3. University of Pune (H V Desai College)

India, May 2003

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Microbiology

Seminars:

1. E. coli 0157:H7- Food poisoning potential and prophylaxis

2. Candida

3. Large scale production of alcoholic beverages (Beer Fermentation)

4. Survey of blood donors and analysis of trends of blood group

availability

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Graduate Research Assistant, Western Michigan University

May-Jun 2011

Lab research on Methionine Biosynthesis pathways

2. Graduate Teaching Assistant, Western Michigan University

Jan 2010-Apr 2011

Taught lab courses Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

3. Trainee, Serum Institute of India, Ltd.

May-June 2004

Received hands-on training in Quality Control, Product and Raw Material

Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Water Sampling / Testing and Pyrogen /

LAL Testing

EXTRA CURRICULAR

1. Treasurer: Biology Graduate Student Organization (BGSO) Jan

2009-Aug 2011

2. Volunteer: Michigan Regional Science Olympiad

2009-2011

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