Kamalika Mukherjee
Kamalika Mukherjee, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton Email: ********@**********.***
Binghamton, New York 13902 Contact number: 607-***-****
SUMMARY
Science professional with extensive experience in scientific writing and communication
Extensive experience in reviewing literature, conducting scientific research, analyzing data, publishing research findings in peer reviewed
journals and presenting research outcomes in scientific meetings
Academic research experience in immunology and infectious diseases, biological chemistry, cell and molecular biology and cancer biology
Experienced in managing, collaborating and executing multidisciplinary scientific projects within the institution and with international
collaborators
Sound working knowledge of pharmacovigilance, clinical research, global regulatory requirements, MedDRA coding, WHO drug coding,
electronic reporting of adverse events (E2B), database management, Argus safety database and REDCap
Good understanding of different stages of drug development, FDA guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Conference of
Harmonization (ICH), Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP)
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat programs
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Biological Chemistry
State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton August 2008-August 2014
Master of Science, Applied Microbiology
Vellore Institute of Technology University (VITU), India July 2005-June 2007
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Botany
M S Ramaiah College, Bangalore University, India July 2002-June 2005
Advance Diploma in Genetic Engineering
Jain Institute of Advanced Vocational Studies (JIVAS), India May 2003-March 2004
PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND PATENTS/PATENT APPLICATIONS
Publications: Five referred journal articles and two book chapters. One manuscript under review. Seven manuscripts in preparation.
Conference presentations: Twelve conference/symposium presentations
Patent/patent applications: Three provisional/non-provisional patent applications
RELAVENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Researcher
Ph.D. dissertation research, SUNY at Binghamton August 2008-August 2014
Research advisor: Prof. Susan. L. Bane
- Planned and executed multiple scientific projects independently in consultation with research advisor that resulted in multiple referred
publications
- Organized and participated in collaborative projects with scientists around the world, which resulted in several publications in peer
reviewed journals
- Presented research findings in scientific conferences, meetings and symposia
- Coordinated with other researchers in the University to execute interdisciplinary projects
- Oversaw and delegated work to members (undergraduate and graduate) of the research group
- Trained and mentored multiple graduate students
- Trained and mentored several undergraduate students (2-4 at a time). Managed and monitored students and their individual projects Two
of them completed Distinguished Honors thesis in biochemistry and one of them completed an Honors thesis in Biology
Post- Master's research, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), India
July 2007-December 2007
Master’s thesis, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, IICB in collaboration with VITU, India December 2006-June 2007
Summer research, Pharmacology, Jadavpur University, India April 2006- June 2006
Summer research, Tumor Metastasis and Receptor Biology, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, India June 2004-July2004
Summer training, Industrial Microbiology, JIVAS, Jain University, India May 2003-June 2003
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Kamalika Mukherjee
Assistant to the Director of Biochemistry Program, SUNY at Binghamton January 2012- May 2014
- Provided academic advice to biochemistry majors on one-on-one basis
- Tailored and personalized course work schedule to ensure timely completion of the degree
- Organized information sessions on internship and research opportunities in collaboration with the biochemistry club executives
- Provided administrative assistance to the director of biochemistry
Safety Processing Expert, Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., India January 2008-July 2008
- Executed accurate data entry in Argus safety database and coded medical history and adverse events using MedDRA coding dictionary
- Coded concomitant and treatment drugs by WHO drug dictionary
- Assessed initial seriousness of adverse events based on regulatory guidelines
- Expedited cases as per pharmacovigilance requirements
- Evaluated non-expeditable reports
- Participated in drug safety monitoring by optimizing scientific documentation of Novartis drugs
- Managed and distributed workload in the Mature Products therapeutic area
- Provided technical and organizational assistance during audit
Teaching Assistant and laboratory Instructor for General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, SUNY at Binghamton
- Organized discussion sessions and conducted office hours August 2008-May2010
- Scrutinized, proctored and graded exams for a class of 500+ students
- Taught 3-4 hour laboratory courses to two sections of 12-24 students each
Industrial Training/Internship
- Project intern at Mother Dairy, Bangalore, India December 2004
- Project intern Albert David, Kolkata, India November 2004
SELECTED AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2013 Education Travel Award, Biophysical Society 2013
Binghamton University Foundation Travel Award for Spring 2013, SUNY at Binghamton 2013
GSEU Professional Development Award, SUNY at Binghamton 2013
Chosen to showcase research in SUNY Binghamton to the SUNY senate 2013
Graduate Student Travel Award, Graduate Student Conference and Travel Research Fund, SUNY at Binghamton 2010, 2011, 2013
Graduate Student Travel Award, American Society for Cell Biology 2012
The Rosa Colecchio Travel Award for Dissertation Research Enhancement, SUNY at Binghamton 2011
Summer research fellowship in recognition of excellence in t eaching, SUNY at Binghamton 2010
First position in Master’s thesis defense, Vellore Institute of Technology University, India 2007
First position in Bachelor of Science, Department of Microbiology, M S Ramaiah College, Bangalore University, India 2004 and 2005
Loreto Medal (best graduating student), Loreto Day School Sealdah, India 2002
Seshtra Chatra Puraskar (best student of the year), Parivar Milan Mela and Loreto Day School Sealdah, India 2000
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Conducted and judged events at Science Olympiad & Local Chemistry Olympiad, SUNY at Binghamton 2009-2011, 2014
Senator at Graduate Student Organization, SUNY at Binghamton January-May 2011
Food Microbiologist at Food Corporation of India, Vellore, India September 2006
Head girl (school captain) and member of students' executive committee, Loreto Day School Sealdah, India 1998-2001
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Crafting an Effective Writer: Tools of the Trade (Fundamental English Writing)
Mt. San Jacinto College (online) September-October 2014
Data Management for Clinical Research, Vanderbilt University (online) June-July 2014
Introduction to Clinical Drug Development Process: ICH/FDA Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trial Sites
Quintiles Global Talent, Development & Engagement. Quintiles Inc. (online) September 2013
Pre-seed Workshop for High Intensity Technology Commercialization,
Technology Transfer Office, SUNY at Binghamton March 2013
Fundamentals of Pharmacology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Penns ylvania (online) June-July 2012
Fostering Innovations, ACS-Harvard University course. ACS center for professional development August 2010
Collaborating Across Boundaries, ACS-Harvard University course. ACS center for professional development March 2010
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