Assistant University

VAISHNAVI VEERAVALLI PARTHASARATHY

***** ***** **** *********, *** # 1001, San Antonio, Texas 78256

Ph: 210-***-**** ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To pursue a career in the field of biology where I can apply my skills and abilities to gain in depth knowledge and serve the science community

EDUCATION:

• Master’s in Biology, 2009-2011

University of Texas at San Antonio

GPA-3.9 (Graduated in August 2011)

• Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology, 2005-2009

Rajalakshmi Engineering College, India

4.0 CGPA

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

• Currently working on Mutational analysis of Anthrax toxin receptor II under Dr. G. Jilani Chaudry, PhD at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

• Currently working on Role of aromatic residues in the functionality of anthrax toxin receptor ANTXR1/TEM8 under Dr. G. Jilani Chaudry, PhD at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

• Production of bacterial alkaline protease by Solid state fermentation and its characterization at Central Leather Research Institute, India

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

• Microbiology laboratory at the University of Texas at San Antonio from 2009-2011.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Cell and molecular biology: Polymerase chain reaction, RT-PCR, restriction enzymes, ligation, DNA purification, RNA isolation, plasmid DNA isolation, genomic DNA isolation, Primer design, Agarose gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting

• Bacterial work: Media making (Liquid and solid media), streaking and isolation, Gram staining, Transformation (Heat shock method and electroporation)

• Mammalian cell culture: Maintaining hamster and murine cells like HEK 293 and CHO, Tryphan blue cell count, Stable transfection

• Biochemical analysis: Toxin usage, MTT assay, Bradford’s proteins assay, UV/Vis spectrophotometry

• Microscopy: Laser scanning confocal microscopy

REFERENCES:

• Dr. Jilani Chaudry, Phd (Assistant Professor, University of Texas at San Antonio)- ******.*******@****.***

• Dr. Janakiram Seshu, Phd (Associate Professor, University of Texas at San Antonio)- *.*****@****.***

• Dr. William Ramos, Phd (University of Texas at San Antonio)- *******.*****@****.***

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