Medical Microbiology

POOJA D. GUPTA

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Edmonton, Alberta T6W 3E3

Email: ************@*****.*** / Mobile No.: +1-780-***-**** An accomplished microbiologist and a scientific planner with an ability to conduct independent research and effective data analysis. A committed team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

CAREER SUMMARY

Versatile researcher and educator with over 10 years of microbiology experience

Proficient in bioassays, data collection/analysis and scientific writing with 10 publications in international and national peer reviewed journals

Substantial experience in sophisticated research techniques and state-of-the-art technologies while working with cross-functional scientific and research teams

Proficient with MS Office, databases, Graph pad prism, Corel draw and statistical soft wares

Exceptional communication in public speaking and mentoring skills

Highly organized, take-charge professional with outstanding follow through abilities and strong attention to detail; able to plan and oversee projects from conceptualization to conclusion EDUCATION

PhD, Microbiology - University of Mumbai Jun 2011 Thesis- Study of Antimicrobial activity of Citrus Spp. and Mangifera indica against common skin pathogens

M.Sc, Counselling and Psychotherapy- The Global Open University (TGOU) Jun 2009

MSc, Microbiology (Research-based) - University of Mumbai Dec 2005 Thesis- Study of the efficacy of some medicinal plants against skin infections

BSc, Microbiology - University of Mumbai Jun 2001 RECENT TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Infection Prevention and Control Course

College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta Dec 2018

FOIP- Focus on Privacy

Government of Alberta Oct 2018

WORK EXPERIENCE

Clinical Scientist (Medical Microbiology) Apr 2016 – Apr 2018 Royal Diagnostic Centre, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Collected and processed routine clinical samples including MRSA samples

Performed isolation and identification of pathogens, antibiotic susceptibility testing, prepared and analyzed antibiograms and data

Studied the pattern of drug resistance in and around the healthcare facility using the laboratory data

Mentored junior staff

Post-Doctoral Fellow May 2011 – Jul 2014

The Foundation for Medical Research, Worli

Standardized in vitro bioassays to test anti-TB and anti-diarrhoeal activity of medicinal plant extracts

Worked on lead optimization and development of a botanical candidate based antidiarrhoeal formulation.

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Designed SOPs and performed phytochemistry

Tested a single dose formulation in vivo for its ant-diarrhoeal activity and toxicity

Assayed medicinal plants for their anti-mutagenic activity

Liaisoning and Proposal / Grant/ Manuscript writing

Trained MSc and PhD students

Guest Lecturer- Post graduation (Biotechnology) Sep 2010 – Apr 2011 Smt.Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College.

Conducted lectures, counseling and career guidance C.H.B Lecturer- Under graduation (Microbiology) Jul 2010 – Apr 2011 Smt.Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College.

Conducted lectures, practicals, counseling and career guidance Manager-Corporate affairs – Adv Cert Course in Clinical Research Aug 2008 – May 2010 Smt.Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College

Managed admission, advertisements, budget, purchases and accounts

Counseling and Career Guidance, conducted lectures on etiquettes and English proficiency Lecturer- PG-ADMLT Oct 2005 – Apr 2011

Smt.C. H. M. College of Post Graduate Studies

Conducted lectures, practicals and regular evaluations

External examiner for Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)

Designed syllabus, paper evaluator, setter and moderator

Performed discrepancy management for question papers at MSBTE LICENSURE

Clinical Scientist (Medical Microbiology) by Ministry of Health & Prevention, UAE

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PUBLICATIONS

1. Gupta P, Birdi T. Development of botanicals to combat antibiotic resistance. Journal of Ayurvedic and Integrative Medicine. 30 Aug 2017, 8 (4):266-275. 2. Gupta P. Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacogenomics for personalized medicine- A paradigm shift. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. March-April 2015 issue. 3. Gupta P, Birdi T. Psidium guajava leaf extracts prevent intestinal colonization of Citrobacter rodentium in the mouse model. Journal of Ayurvedic and Integrative Medicine. Jan-Mar 2015, 6

(1):50-52.

4. Bhatter P, Gupta P, Daswani P, P Tetali, Birdi T. Anti-mycobacterial efficacy of Andrographis paniculata Nees. leaf extracts under intracellular and hypoxic conditions. Journal of Evidence- Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine. 2014; 1-6. DOI: 10.1177/2156587214553303. 5. Gupta P, Daswani P, Birdi T. Approaches in fostering quality parameters in medicinal botanicals in the Indian context. Indian Journal of Pharmacology. 2014; 46:363-71. 6. Gupta P, Bhatter P, D’souza D, Tolani M, Daswani P, Tetali P, Birdi T. Evaluating the anti- Mycobacterium tuberculosis activity of Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd. axenically under reducing oxygen conditions and in intracellular assays. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014; 14(84).

Pooja D. Gupta ************@*****.*** / +1-780-***-**** 3/3 7. Gupta P, Babu R, Deshmukh P. Antibacterial activity of 6 Indian medicinal plants against bacterial pathogens isolated from various skin ailments. Asian Journal of Experimental and Biological Sciences. 2013, 4(3): 382-390.

8. Deshmukh P, Gupta P, Babu R. Study of Mangifera indica against skin infections. Published in Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Conference on Trends in Biological Sciences, Mumbai. 2011. 91-96.

9. Gupta P, Deshmukh P, Babu R. Antimicrobial and phytochemical screening of Mangifera indica against Skin infections. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 2010, 4(1):387-392. 10. Deshmukh P, Gupta P, Babu R. In vitro and in vivo efficacy of a herbal formulation against skin infections. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology.2009, 3 (1):199-204. RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Oral:

Antibiotic resistance in upper respiratory tract pathogens- a local experience. Continuing Medical Education meet. Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. May 2017

Poster:

Effect of selected medicinal plants on Mycobacterium tuberculosis cultured under anaerobic conditions - Shanghai 2012 Conference on Traditional and Natural Medicine Oct 2012 Biofilm mediated versatile Bioremediation process for waste water treatment - 50

th

Annual AMI Conference, National Chemistry Laboratory, Pune Dec 2009 Efficacy of some Medicinal Plants in treatment of skin ailments at 50 th

Annual AMI

Conference, National Chemistry Laboratory, Pune Dec 2009 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Microbiology (ASM) – ID: 56627946 The Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI) – 4033-2015

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