PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

More than four years’ of research experience and developed a good understanding of GLP, data collection, documentation and management. Strong academic and research background in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Quality Assurance, Pharmacology and Toxicology. Exemplary protocol toward implementation of research protocols and SOP. Collaboratively worked with teams on multiple research projects over extended periods.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Proficient with Microsoft office, Statistical and other software: SPSS, SAS, Bioinformatics

Working knowledge of FDA, ICH, GMP and GCP guidelines

Formulation and Development

Exemplary analytical technique skills using various analytical instruments

Solid literature review skills

Strong foundation in basic sciences and research skill sets

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Brown Clinical and Translational Cancer Research Center, University of Louisville, KY – Graduate level volunteer developed experience in cancer drug research

Graduate Fellow in cancer research lab and vital team member working with novel anticancer nano-formulations

Direct industrial experience with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. Performed QA/QC procedures. Performed work that is orderly and attractive with meticulous record keeping

Awarded Best Intern of the Year Award, 2013 - Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Received IPIBS Graduate Research Fellowship, 2015 - University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky

EDUCATION

Masters in Pharmacology and Toxicology 2015 - 2017

University of Louisville School of Medicine

GPA: 3.7/4

Masters in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance 2012 - 2014

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

GPA: 3.9/4

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy 2008 - 2012

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences

GPA: 3.8/4

RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Fellow, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY USA 2015 – 2017

Researched and authored thesis on “Advances in Tumor-Targeted Therapy Using Nanomedicine”

Developed expertise on nano drug formulation development as graduate student in cancer research lab

Developed expertise in Exosome purification and Exosomal technology

DEVELOPED RESEARCH ABSTRACT – Milk-derived exosomes – a platform nanocarrier to enhance anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities of small drug molecules against multiple human cancers Ramesh C. Gupta, Farrukh Aqil, Manicka V. Vadhanam, Jeyaprakash Jeyabalan, Ashish K. Agrawal, Ashley M. Mudd, Alhassan Kyakulaga, Divya Karukonda, Wendy Spencer and Radha Munagala

Developed expertise in various chromatographic techniques (HPLC, UV, GC), method development, validation and stability testing

Developed expertise in RTPCR, aseptic techniques, cell culture, animal handling as well as maintenance of laboratory systems

Developed expertise in testing various drugs both in-vitro and in-vivo models

Assisted clinical professor in writing clinical trials protocols, informed consent forms and other IRB regulatory documents for clinical trial studies initiated to test the anticancer formulation developed in laboratory

Participated in Health Education Booths on CDC recommended food safety guidelines at Kroger Grocery Stores, Bowling Green, KY

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Graduate Fellow, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India 2012 – 2014

Researched and authored thesis on “Analytical Method Development and Validation for Simultaneous Estimation of Nebivolol and Valsartan in Bulk and Pharmaceutical Dosage Form by UV Spectroscopic and RP HPLC Method”

Completed industrial training on QA/QC procedures, cGMP and analytical techniques at Dr. Reddy’s Pharmaceutical Industry for a period of six months (Nov-Apr, 2012-13)

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

Research! Louisville, University of Louisville, Kentucky (2016)

Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA) Annual Conference, Louisville, Kentucky (2015)

Western Kentucky University Annual Research Conference, Bowling Green, Kentucky, (2015)

National Poster Symposium on Organic/ Medicinal Chemistry, Selected Delegate. Conducted by Royal Society of Chemistry (London) - Deccan section (India) at IICT, Hyderabad, India (2012)

Workshop on Innovation in Life Sciences (Sept 2011) Hyderabad, India

3rd World Congress on Biotechnology (Sept 2012) Hyderabad, India

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

“Novel exosomal nano formulation for treating breast cancer”, Research! Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky (2016)

“Development of UV- Spectroscopic Method for Artemether and Lumefantrine by Simultaneous Equation Method” in RRIPS’13, National Level Symposium held at School of Pharmacy, Anurag Group of Institutions (2013)

“Drug Discovery and Development Process” in DRAVYAKA’11, National level seminar held at Geethanjali College of Pharmacy (2012)

“Quality Assurance- Good Manufacturing Practices” in j-TALENT’10, National contest on “Emerging Technologies” held at Jyothishmathi College of Pharmacy (2012)

TEACHING & TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Organized the Inter college quiz competition held during March 2013, at School of Pharmacy in collaboration with Royal Society of Chemistry (London) - Deccan Section (India)

Volunteered for RRIPS-2013, a National Level Symposium of School of Pharmacy, Anurag Group of Institutions

Guided fellow students in Pharmacology subject in University of Louisville School of Medicine

Guided second and third year pharmacy students in Human Anatomy and Physiology subject

Guided third year undergraduate students in Pharmaceutical sciences, GMP subjects

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