Sambavi Elangovan Ph.D

Molecular Biology Endocrinology In Vivo Modeling

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Edison, NJ 08820 Phone: 843-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly dedicated and knowledgable molecular biologist with a focus on endocrinology. Adept and thorough researcher with a meticulous and rigorous approach to experiment design and analysis and animal handling. Ability to articulate endocrinal and biochemical concepts to both lay and professional audiences in a clear and accessible manner

KEY COMPETENCIES

WORK EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Molecular biology techniques: Tissue culture, RNA & DNA isolation, PCR (qPCR, MS-PCR), ChIP assay, Gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE, Agarose), gel imaging and documentation (Bio-Rad), Western blotting, and Immunohistochemistry

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Surgical techniques: Ovariectomy, CSF collection, thyroidectomy, adrenalectomy and bilateral castration in Rat

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Biochemical techniques: Protein estimation, Thin layer chromatography, Paper chromatography, Ion- exchange chromatography, Radioimmuno assay (RIA), Immunoradiometric assay (IRMA), and Radioreceptor assay (RRA)

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Instrumentation expertise: Experience in handling laboratory instruments including Centrifuges, Ultracentrifuge, Spectrophotometer, Electrophoresis unit, pH meter, Microscopy(AFM), Gel Doc, and ChemiDoc XRS

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Medical University of South Carolina, Postdoctoral Scholar (PI: Prof. Jeremy Yu), Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Charleston, SC (Apr – July, 2021)

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● Sampled, Piscataway, New Jersey, Researcher (Oct 2021- Present) University of Madras at Madras, Ph.D. in Endocrinology(PI: Prof. M. Michael Aruldhas), Dr. ALMPG Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Taramani, Tamilnadu, India. (2018)

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Ph.D.Dissertationtitle:InUteroandlactational exposuretodi-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate(DEHP) modifiestheexpression of genes involved in iodothyronine biosynthesis in puberal rats

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University of Madras at Madras, M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences, Dr. ALMPG Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Taramani, Tamilnadu, India. (2009)

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M.Sc.Thesistitle: Impactoftransientneonatalhypothyroidism oncytochrome P450aromatase mRNA expression in Sertoli cells of adult rats

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Thiruvalluvar University, B.Sc.Biochemistry(Adhiparasakthi Artsand Sciencecollege),Mullvadi, Vellore, India (2007)

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INTERNSHIP

PUBLICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

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National Institute of Ocean Technology, Internship program (6 months training) (Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India), Pallikaranai, India. (2008)

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● Internship title: Characterization of marine protease from Bacillus species

● CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Elangovan, Sambavi; et al. ‘’Endocrine Disruptors’’, Dr. ALMPGIBMS, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai (March 2014)

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Elangovan, Sambavi; et al. “International conference on recent trends in Biosciences and 32ndmeeting of the Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology”, Holy cross college, Tiruchirappalli (January 2014)

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Elangovan, Sambavi; et al. “International Science Congress Association”, Karunya University, Coimbatore (December 2013)

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Elangovan, Sambavi; et al. “International conference on Frontiers in Biomedical sciences”, Holy cross college, Tiruchirappalli (August2009)

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Sambavi Elangovan, Mariajoseph Michael Aruldhas, Ravi Sankar Bhaskaran and Ilangovan Ramachandran. Lactational exposure to di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) modifies the expression pattern of genes controlling thyroid hormone biosynthesis in puberal rat progeny (manuscript in submission)

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Sambavi Elangovan, Mariajoseph Michael Aruldhas, Suganya Sekaran, Rajesh Parsanathan, Suthagar Essaky, Ajit Kumar Navin, Shobana Navaneethabalakrishnan, Ravi Sankar Bhaskaran and Ilangovan Ramachandran. Gestational exposure to di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) modifies the expression pattern of genes controlling thyroid hormone biosynthesis in puberal rat progeny. Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction 20:2(2016)

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Sekaran S, Balaganapathy P, Parsanathan R, Elangovan S, Gunashekar J, Bhat FA, Jagadeesan A. Lactational exposure of phthalate causes long-termdisruption in testicular architecture byaltering tight junctional and apoptotic protein expression in Sertoli cells of first filial generation pubertal Wistar rats. Human and Experimental Toxicology, 34:575-590

(2015)

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Venkatesh NS, Kathiresh Kumar M, Sambavi E, Kalpana N, Sashi John AM, Anbalagan J, Ilangovan R and Aruldhas MM. Transient neonatal-onset hypothyroidism boosts estradiol synthesis in the testis of adultWistar rat. Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction, 18:2455 – 1244 (2014)

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Life member– Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology (SRBCE), Chennai, India

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Authorized to work for any employer in the United States

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