Dr. Nilanjan Lodh

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Professional Overview

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) and Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) with more than 5 years of teaching and research experience. Specialty areas include Population Genetics, Microbiology, Genetics, Ecology, Molecular Ecology, Evolution, Statistics and Computation.

Statement of Teaching Interest: Qualified to teach Introductory Biology, Exploring Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Population Genetics, and Genetics.

Core Qualifications

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Research in Whirling disease (fish disease).

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Advising to graduate, undergraduate and high school

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Teaching.

students.

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Laboratory techniques.

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Instructing student.

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Critical thinking.

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Instructional methods.

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Manuscript and grant Writing.

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Classroom management.

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Publication.

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Advising.

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Lecture.

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Public relation.

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Conference presentation.

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Leadership.

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Public speaking.

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Problem solving.

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Time management.

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Group instruction.

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Goal setting and implementation.

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Team building.

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Active listening.

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Participation.

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Web page development.

Education

* The University of Vermont 2012, Burlington, VT, U.S.A.

Ph.D.

Major: Population Genetics, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Ecology, Evolution

* Calcutta University 2004, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

M.Sc.

Major: Zoology

Special paper: Fisheries

* Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Calcutta University 2002, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

B.Sc.

Major: Zoology

Minor: Botany and Chemistry

Publications

Lodh, N., Stevens, L., Kerans, B., 2011. Prevalence of Myxobolus cerebralis Infections Among Genetic Lineages of Tubifex tubifex at Three Locations in the Madison River, Montana. Journal of Parasitology 97, 531-534.

Lodh, N., Kerans, B., Stevens, L., 2012. The parasite that causes whirling disease, Myxobolus cerebralis, is genetically variable within and across spatial scales. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology 59 (1), 80-87.

Genetic variability on a small spatial scale for tubifex worms in the Madison River, Montana. Lodh, N., Kerans, B., Fytilis, N. and Stevens, L. (in prep.).

Spatial community and population genetic structure of four tubificid taxa in Montana streams. Lodh, N., Kerans, B., Rizzo, D. and Stevens, L. (in prep.).

Is genetic variability (ITS variability) of Tubifex tubifex related to Whirling disease susceptibility? Lodh, N., Kerans, B., Rizzo, D. and Stevens, L. (in prep.).

Dissertation

The ecology, population genetic structure and spatial genetic variability of the definitive host, stream dwelling worm Tubifex tubifex and Myxobolus cerebralis, the causative parasite of Whirling Disease in salmonid fishes.

Work and Research Experience

* Graduate Teaching Assistant

August 2006 to February 2012

The University of Vermont – Burlington, VT

Teaches:

==> Population Genetics – BIO 254

==> Ecology and Evolution – BCOR 102

==> Exploring Biology – BCOR 012

==> Exploring Biology – BCOR 011

==> Principles of Biology – BIO 2A

* Graduate Research Assistant

August 2006 to February 2012

The University of Vermont – Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Advisor: Professor Lori Stevens

Examine the distribution, abundance and genetic population structure of parasite and annelid host of Whirling Disease to increase understanding of the spread, severity and potential control of myxozoan diseases among wild fish populations.

* All Night Study Monitor

January 2012 to February 2012

The University of Vermont – Burlington, VT

All night undergraduate study monitor at Bailey Howe Library in the University of Vermont.

* Project Assistant

May 2005 to July 2006

Indian Statistical Institute – Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Advisor: Professor Joydev Chattopadhyay

Project: "Mathematical Ecology and Epidemiology" at Agricultural and

Ecological Research Unit.

* Part-Time Lecturer

January 2005 to April 2005

Vidyasagar College, Calcutta University – Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Teaches:

==> Courses for Zoology majors

==> Courses for non-zoology majors

==> Lab courses for non-zoology majors

* Research trainee

May 2004 to June 2004

S. N. Pradhan Center for Neurosciences – Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Advisor: Dr. Debjani Guha

Laboratory Experience

• Techniques:

Trained in performing DNA extraction, PCR, Gel electrophoresis, PCR purification, Gel extraction, Cloning, DNA sequencing and Sequence editing. Learned to perform probe-based qPCR, high-resolution mastermix based qPCR and melt curve analysis. Acquired knowledge about tissue microtome, double staining of histological slides, gram staining of bacteria, dissecting invertebrates and vertebrates, biodiversity assessment.

• Analytical software:

Comfortable using Excel, JMP, Sequencher, Clustal, GenAlEx, Arlequin, DnaSp, GENEPOP, STRUCTURE, SAMOVA, HP-RARE, MEGA, Phylip, and Estimate S.

• Computational skill:

Well versed in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, Numbers, Pages, Adobe, File maker, EndNote, and also Knowledgeable about Webpage designing.

Fellowships and Awards

Grant Received:

“ Geomorphology and Biodiversity”, Graduate Research Assistantship, VT EPSCoR, NSF EPS-0701410, January 2008 – June 2008.

Honors:

National award on the basis of marks achieved in 10th standard, India, 1997.

National award on the basis of marks achieved in Graduate level (B.Sc.), India, 2002.

Media Coverage

Interview about Whirling Disease research, University Communication, Student Research Conference 2011, The University of Vermont, April 2011.

Presentations

• Extramural Presentations:

Poster - “ The 18S rRNA and ITS-1 variability of Myxobolus cerebralis, the causative parasite of Whirling Disease”, Lodh N., Stevens L., Kerans, B. L., Rizzo, D. M. New England Association of Parasitologists, Massachusetts, USA, November 2010.

Talk - “ A DNA based method to identify tubificid taxa in stream communities in the Madison River, USA”, Stevens L., Lodh N., Rizzo D., Mathon B., Kerans B. L., Worm Summit, Turkey, October, 2009.

Talk - “ Genetic Variability of Tubifex tubifex, the Intermediate Host of Whirling Disease”, Lodh N., Stevens L., Kerans, B. L., Rizzo, D. M. North American Benthelogical Society, Wisconsin, USA, May 2009.

Talk - “ Factors related to spatial patterns in whirling disease risk”, Kerans, B. L., S. McGinnis, T. E. McMahon, N. Lodh, and L.

Stevens, North American Benthelogical Society, Wisconsin, USA, May 2009.

Poster - “ Investigating the Genetic Variability and Spatial Distribution of Tubifex tubifex”, Yu J., Stevens L., N. Lodh, Droppman M., Rizzo, D. M. Society for Mathematical Biology, Toronto, Canada, August 2008.

Talk - "Effect of Prostaglandin on reproduction of Indian Major Carps", Lodh N., Department of Zoology, Calcutta University, Kolkata, India May 2004.

• Presentations at the University of Vermont:

Poster - “ Genetic Variability Across Spatial Scales of the Causative Parasite of Whirling Disease Myxobolus cerebralis”, Lodh N., Stevens L., Kerans, B. L., Rizzo, D. M. VT EPSCoR, NSF Annual Research Day, University of Vermont, USA, June 2011.

Talk - “ Comparison of 18S and ITS-1 rRNA of Myxobolus cerebralis, the causative parasite of the Whirling Disease”, Lodh N., Student research Conference, University of Vermont, USA, April 2011.

Talk - “ Genetic variability of the Whirling Disease Host and Parasite”, Lodh N., Department of Biology, The University of Vermont, USA, April 2011.

Talk - “ The Genetic Variability of Myxobolus cerebralis, the causative parasite of Whirling Disease”, Lodh N., Student Research Conference, University of Vermont, USA, April 2010.

Talk - “ Investigating the Spatial Distribution of Stream Sediment Dwelling Worms”, Yu J., Stevens L., Rizzo D., Morrissey L., Lodh N., Kerans B. L., Student Research Conference, University of Vermont, USA, April 2010.

Talk - “ A multiplex qPCR assay to identify tubificid taxa in stream communities”, Lodh N., Stevens L., Rizzo D., Mathon B., Kerans B. L., VT EPSCoR annual meeting, Vermont, USA, March 2010.

Talk - “ Is Myxobolus cerebralis Variable: Whirling Disease Perspective”, Lodh N., EcoLunch Group, Department of Biology, The University of Vermont, USA, November 2009.

Talk - “ Impact of Genetic Variability of Tubifex tubifex, the Intermediate Host of Whirling Disease”, Lodh N., Graduate Research Day, University of Vermont, USA, April 2009.

Talk - “ Genetic Variability of the Parasite and the Intermediate Host of Whirling Disease”, Lodh N., EcoLunch Group, Department of Biology, The University of Vermont, USA, March 2009.

Talk - “ Investigating the Spatial Distribution of the Host of Myxobolus cerebralis, Tubifex tubifex and Other Stream Macro Invertebrates”, Yu J, Stevens L., Rizzo D., Pearce A., Morrissey L., Lodh N., Kerans B. L., McNair, The University of Vermont, USA, August 2008.

Talk - “ Spatial and Temporal Variation in the Incidence of the Whirling Disease in the Intermountain West”, Lodh N., Graduate Research Day, University of Vermont, USA, March 2008.

Talk - “ Spatial and Temporal Variation in the Incidence of the Whirling Disease in its Intermediate host”, Lodh N., EcoLunch Group, Department of Biology, The University of Vermont, USA, March 2008.

Poster - “ Counter Propagation Artificial Neural Networks to Predict Disease Risk”, Stevens L., Kerans, B. L., Lodh N., Rizzo D.M., VT EPSCoR, NSF Annual Research Day, University of Vermont, USA, June 2008.

Talk - “ Genetic Variability in the Parasite and Intermediate Host of Whirling Disease”, Lodh N., EcoLunch Group, Department of Biology, The University of Vermont, USA, September 2007.

Poster - “ Distribution and Severity of Whirling Disease in Natural Streams of United States”, Lodh N., Stevens L., Graduate Research Day, University of Vermont, USA, February 2007.

Synergistic Activities

Mentor to an undergraduate student Jia Xin Yu on Whirling disease project, January 2008- December 2009.

Mentor other undergraduate and graduate students with respect to teaching them molecular genetic techniques.

Performed several tours of Biology Department for freshmen and their parents, The University of Vermont, 2010, 2011.

Member, International Student Task Force, The University of Vermont, September 2010 to August 2011.

Member, Advisory Committee, Department of Biology, The University of Vermont, September 2009 to May 2011.

Indian Student Association, The University of Vermont, President - May 2010 to October 2010; Vice President - September 2009 to April 2010; Executive member - September 2007 to September 2009.

Graduate Student Senate, The University of Vermont, Public Relations Director - August 2010 to May 2011; Departmental Senator - September 2009 to July 2010.

Teach Bengali to a high school teacher, Burlington Community school, Burlington, Vermont, February 2012.

Moderator for Student research Conference, University of Vermont, USA, 2010, 2011.

Mentor of undergraduate students, SACNAS conference, Dallas, Texas, October 2009.

Member of interview committee, International Student Coordinator, Office of International Education, University of Vermont, June 2009.

High School Outreach, Vermont Common School – molecular biological techniques applied to Whirling disease detection (12 students) April 2009.

Panel member for the VOICE panel, The Office of Student Life, The University of Vermont, March 2009.

General Secretary of Zoology Department reunion committee, Ballygaunge Science College campus, Calcutta University, Kolkata, India, 2003, 2004.

Special Skills

• Fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali.

• Experienced with respect to ordering lab supplies and office supplies.

• Performed in several stage shows.

• Well versed in painting skills.

• Well versed in poetry reading.

Conferences and Meetings

• Meetings:

18th Annual Meeting of New England Association of Parasitologists, Amherst, Massachusetts, U.S.A., November 2010.

Symposium on “ Clinical and Transitional Research: Inflammation and Cancer”, Vermont Cancer Center, Dudley H. Davis Center, UVM campus, 2010.

Conference on “ Improving the Human Condition: Challenges for Interdisciplinary Science”, SACNAS, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A., October 2009.

57th Annual Meeting of North American Benthelogical Society, Michigan, Wisconsin, USA, May 2009.

Symposium on “ Environmental Cancers: Risk Factors, Mechanisms, and Therapies”, Vermont Cancer Center, Dudley H. Davis Center, UVM campus, 2009.

NSF Research Day, The University of Maine, Orono, Maine, U.S.A., 2008.

Conference on “ Clinical and Translational Research: Treating Breast and GI Cancers”, Vermont Cancer center, Dudley H. Davis Center, UVM campus, 2007.

Conference on “ Biosafety”, Department of Zoology, Vidyasagar College, University of Calcutta, India, 11th & 12th February 2006.

Conference on “ Biological Research Now and Beyond”, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, India, 30th March 2005.

National Symposium on "Zoology A Neorealistic Approach", Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, India, 26th & 27th

March 2004.

Conference on “ Integrated Pest Management”, Science for Society, Rahara, India, February 2000.

• Workshops:

Aquaculture training program, WBCADC Ajodhya Hills, Purulia, West Bengal, India organized by Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta from 28th Feb-1st March, 2004.

Wastewater-fed aquaculture organized by Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (C.I.F.A.), C.I.F.A. Rahara, Kolkata, India from 11-16th November 2003.

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