Medical biochemistry

CURRICULUM VITAE

K. Selvakumar, M.Sc., PGDMLT

Residential Address : Grace Homes,

**-*, ***** ******, ***********, Chennai- 600 094

Tamilnadu, INDIA

E-mail: *********@*****.***

Mobile: +91-869******* / +91-944*******

Ph No: 044-********

4th Jan 1981

Date of Birth :

Nationality : Indian

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2003-2005: Graduate student (Masters) in Medical Biochemistry,

Department of Medical Biochemistry, Dr. ALM Post-Graduate Institute of Basic

Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Chennai, India.

Course work - 1st Year: Chemistry of Biomolecules, Analytical Biochemistry,

Metabolism of Biomolecules, Human Physiology, Enzymology.

2nd Year: Cell and Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology and Industrial

Applications, Clinical Biochemistry. Electives & Supportive. Human Anatomy, Tissue

Culture, Internet & its Application, Applied Microbiology, Bio Molecules, Biostatistics,

Gene Therapy

2001-2002: Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology,

Loyola Institute of Vocational Education, Loyola College, Chennai, India

1998-2001: Undergraduate student (Bachelors) in Biochemistry,

C.T.M. College of Arts and Science, Chennai, India. Course work in Biochemistry

(Major), Applied Chemistry and Physics (Allied).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Since Aug 2013 Working as a Lecturer in Apollo Medskills Pvt. Ltd. (Unit of Apollo Hospitals),

Thirumangalam, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40

(Subjects Handling: Biochemistry, Haematology, Clinical Pathology, Histopathology)

2005- 2010 Worked as Biochemist in Fortis Malar Hospitals in association with Lister

Metropolis Laboratory (NABL), Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai

EXPERIMENTAL PROFICIENCY

I am proficient in biochemical techniques, behaviour studies, molecular biology techniques,

Animal handling and also have a reasonable experience in histological techniques.

1. Biochemical techniques:

a. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

b. Radioimmuno assay (RIA)

c. Immunoradiometric assay (IRMA)

2. Molecular biology techniques:

a. Western Blotting

b. Reverse transcriptase - Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR).

c. Real-Time -PCR

3. Analytical techniques

a. Gas Chromatography and Mass spectrophotometry

4. Histology techniques

a. Cells and cellular organelle staining using fluorescent dyes, H & E and CFV

5. Behaviour Studies

a. 8-arm Radial Maze

b. Open field test

6. Animal handling

a. Expertise in handling rat, mice and performing surgeries (removal; of endocrine

glands)

7. Diagnostic Instruments

a. Expertise in handling Fully automated Biochemical and immunological

Instruments, Roche-Cobas 6000, c311, e411, Integra 400 Plus, Cobas b121,

Sysmex XP-100

b. Expertise in calibration and QC of the instruments and participated in EQAS

program Clinical Chemistry cycle 12/ 13

I am enthusiastic and eager to learn new techniques that may be required in the course of

my postdoctoral work.

AWARDS

Won the “AR SETH AWARD” and Third prize in Best oral presentation entitled “PCB

induces apoptosis via mitochondria, Fas-L mediated pathways, neuronal damage and enhances

oxidative stress in rat hippocampus: Protective role of Quercetin” at “40th Annual Conference of

the Endocrine Society of India -2010, (ESICON-2010) Christian Medical College, Vellore,

Tamilnadu, India. (9th - 11th December 2010).

PERSONAL INVOLVEMENTS

Student Member of Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology

(SRBCE)

Member of Students Welfare Association of Dr. ALMPGIBMS (SWAD)

Volunteer of NSS at PG unit of University of Madras, Dr. ALMPGIBMS

General Secretary of Indian Association of Basic and Paramedical Sciences (IABPMS)

OTHERS

Languages known: English & Tamil (To speak, read and write)

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge

and will gladly furnish reference letters upon requirements.

Chennai

K. SELVAKUMAR

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