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BHAKTI PATIL

630-***-****

*******@*****.*** US CITIZEN

OBJECTIVE

Apply my passion for science to an entry level position with a Biotech /Bioinformation /Pharmaceutical company that’s committed to scientific outcomes, strong financial management and employee growth.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Master of Science, Biotechnology, July 2011

University of Pune Maharashtra, India / Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB) 5 Year Integrated Undergrad/Graduate Program

Courses taken include: Molecular and Cell biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Enzymology, Immunology, Virology, Histochemistry and Cytology, Animal and Plant tissue culture, Vaccinlogy, Developmental biology, Biodiversity, Plant taxonomy, Intellectual Property Rights, Bioinformatics, Agrobiotechnology and Fermentation Technology.

Techniques learned: PCR, Gel electrophoresis, SDS PAGE, Enzyme Assays, Chromatography, Animal and Plant tissue culture, isolation of mitochondria, plasmids, DNA and RNA, fermentation at flask and bioreactor scales, downstream processing.

• Earned one of 30 seats into The Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology program at the University of Pune by testing ahead of over 4000 applicants

• 3.18/4 Overall GPA

RELATED PROJECT EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, DEHALOGENASE PRODUCED BY PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA JUN 2008-MAY 2009 Project focused on optimization of physical parameters and qualitative and quantitative studies on a dehalogenase produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Worked under Dr. Smita Zinzarde, IBB, Pune

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, NEUROPEPTIDE Y IMMUNOREACTIVE SYSTEM RESPONSE JUN 2010-MAY 2011

Project focused on response of neuropeptide Y immunoreactive system in the forebrain of the zebrafish (Danio rerio) to glucose enriched and deprived conditions. Managed my own experiments, did vast literature reviews and helped in optimization procedures. Worked under Prof. Nishikant Subhedar and Dr. Aurnab Ghose, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune.

TECHNIQUES LEARNED

• Cryosectioning of fish brain

• Tissue immunofluorescence

• Fish neuroanatomy

• Intracranial injections

• Spectrophotometric quantification

• Quantification assays

• Growth and maintenance of microbial cultures

ORGANIZER, INSTITUTE OF BIOINFORMATICS & BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL STUDENT CONFERENCE

Organized first conference to bring together leading industrialists in the Bioinformation & Biotech fields so students could gain insight into industry career prospects. Lead role in registration and speaker coordination.

RESULTS

• Ten companies attended

• Eight Bioinfo/Biotech Institutes sent speakers

• Over 200 students/faculty members participated

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