Ankit AgrawalUniversity of California, USA
Biography
University of California San Francisco, USA (Postdoctoral Scholar)
(?14-present)
? Collaborated with Moderna Therapeutics (Cambridge, MA) to study a key biological challenge for most modified mRNA-based drug technologies; designed a novel qRT-PCR based validation assay to quantitatively measure drug efficiency; SOP transferred to Moderna; managed ~$500,000 grant
? Identified novel translationally repressed RNAs using RNA-Seq based methodology; currently validating selected targets through CRISPR/Cas9 editing & molecular assays
? Developed a novel reporter assay through creative cloning strategies to study unusual proteins as biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS
? Supervised the upkeep & maintenance of all laboratory equipment
? Communicated results and ideas through informal discussions and formal presentations & reports
? Initiated relationships with several scientific vendors & service providers; negotiated favorable deals
University of Georgia, USA (Graduate Researcher)
(?08-?14)
? Described a paradigm changing model for RNA processing in bacteria; contributed to ~$2.2M NIH grants
? Discovered novel capabilities of an essential enzyme through in vivo & in vitro assays
? Collaborated to develop the patented RNA purification technique RNAsnap?, currently used globally
? Served as designated Lab Safety Officer
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India (Research Assistant)
(?06-?07)
? Developed yeast 2-hybrid based proof-of-concept system to study protein-protein interactions in Chandipura virus; ~$50,000 grant award