Shaili Johri

Advising Research Faculty - India. Research

San Diego, CA 92103

aczc9l@r.postjobfree.com - 858-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Advising Research Faculty

India. Research - 2016-11 - Present

for biodiversity assessment of threatened elasmobranch species on the Western Coast of India, a project in collaboration with Dr. Dipani Sutaria, Save Our Seas Foundation, India. Research support: Society for Conservation Biology, Small

Grants program.

Postdoctoral Fellow, P.I

Center for Conservation Biology, University of Washington - Seattle, WA - 2015-05 - Present Samuel Wasser

• Primary Investigator in the development of methods for species identification from scat samples with mixed DNA.

• Developed an economical and widely applicable genetic method based on High Resolution Melt Curve analyses to identify

predator and prey species from large carnivores' scat.

• Directed experimental design for development of the microbiome of species as a health metric in wild life populations using Next

Generation Sequencing Methods.

• Primary investigator in the development of RNA-seq based gene expression studies to determine mechanisms of toxic injury in

Southern Resident Killer Whales.

Tara Wilson and Michelle Wainstein - 2015-04 - Present Trained two research trainees (Tara Wilson and Michelle Wainstein) in large scale processing of samples for species identification and in the use of High Resolution Melt Curve analyses. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance - Seattle, WA - 2016-03 - 2016-06 Supervisors: Michael Lazarus (Director, Stockholm Envt. Institute) and Matt Steuerwalt (Exec. Director of Policy, Governor WA)

Project Details: Investigated economic and political drivers of environmental policy in developed and developing countries.

Identified key determinants driving stakeholder engagement, policy change and policy implementation in national and global

economies.

Interdepartmental Program in Neuroscience, University of Utah, UT - 2008-08 - 2015-05 PhD Genetics

Project Details: As part of my dissertation research I investigated etiology of the neurodegenerative disease, Adrenoleukodystrophy

(ALD) and discovered a novel developmental role of a lipid modifying enzyme. These studies were done in a D. melanogaster model

harboring mutations in the ALD genetic pathway. Using genetic depletion and rescue experiments, as well as molecular, behavioral and microscopic studies I determined that these genes are required for development of the embryonic epithelium and for neuronal

development. This work has contributed significantly to the identification of ALD biomarkers and of molecular targets for therapeutic

intervention. My research has also identified a novel role for lipids as key developmental molecules, thus contributing significantly to the understanding of metabolic pathways essential to developmental processes. Teaching Assistant

University of Utah, UT & SUNY - Albany, NY - 2007-08 - 2014-01

• Graduate Developmental Biology course

• Undergraduate Chemistry Lab

• Undergraduate Biology Lab

Field Assistant

Interdepartmental Program in Neuroscience, University of Utah, UT - Nagpur, Maharashtra - 2010-12 - 2011-01

Project Details: I led mitigation efforts to curb tiger-human conflicts in a corridor surrounding the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in

Nagpur, India. As a leader of the team I directed and participated in the tracking, identification and monitoring of individual tigers, and studied tiger habitat use with respect to change in human landscape use. I undertook surveys among the local population and determined that cultural practices and livelihood dependence on the forest were primary causes of tiger-human conflicts in the area. I also led a research team to investigate the feasibility of adaptation to alternative, forest independent sources of livelihood among the local population and developed a science communication strategy to facilitate stakeholder involvement and adaptation. Junior Research Fellow

National Center for Biological Sciences - Bangalore, Karnataka - 2005-08 - 2006-06 Project Details: Identified new molecular players required for neuronal transport of mitochondria in C.elegans using forward

genetics and visual fluorescence microscopy based screens. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, to develop optical assays.

EDUCATION

PhD in Environmental Policy Management

Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington - Seattle, WA 2016-03 - 2016-06

Genetics Summer Course

University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT

2008 - 2015

B.S in Microbiology

Maharaja Sayajirao University

2003 - 2005

Gujarat University

2000 - 2003

SKILLS

MICROBIOLOGY, DNA, RNA, SEQUENCING, CLONING

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills

• Next Gen. Sequencing methods for transcriptome and microbiome analyses

• Real Time PCR and High Resolution Melt Curve analyses

• Detection dog methods to locate scat samples from terrestrial and marine mammals.

• DNA and Hormone extraction from wild life tissue and scat

• Vertebrate and invertebrate behavioral assays

• Zebrafish, Drosophila and C.elegans genetics tools

• Forward and reverse genetic screens

• Transgenic animal development (Zebrafish, Drosophila, C.elegans)

• Immunocytochemistry & protein and RNA In situ hybridization

• Molecular Biology Techniques (DNA, RNA, extraction, PCR. Gateway and Conventional Cloning)

• Microbiology techniques and assays

• Protein Biochemistry and Enzyme assays

• Confocal Microscopy and Fluorescence microscopy; Time lapse imaging LEADERSHIP AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

August 2008-2010

Chair, Brain Awareness Week-Utah Chapter. Brain Institute - Salt Lake City, UT, USA

• Led a team of 100+ university students as part of Utah chapter of the annual Brain awareness week.

• Reached out to 1000+ K-12 students and 300+ adults by conducting educational classes and lectures.

• Created awareness about science education, neuroscience research and damaging effects of drug and alcohol abuse.

• Awarded 'Best Presentation' for innovative K-12 education programs at the Society for Neuroscience meeting.

August 2008-2010

President, Indian Students Association. University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT, USA

• Led a team of 15 students to serve the 1000+ Indian student population on campus.

• Co-ordinated the relocation logistics of international students upon arrival in the United States from their home country.

• Organized and conducted annual cultural event involving 800+ members of the Indian community in the Salt Lake Valley.

August 2001-August 2003

Volunteer, Society for Environment Protection- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

• Persuaded community to reduce environmental damage from excessive plastic usage and waste.

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