Archana Upadhyay Kadam
Email: archanaupadhyay2009@gmail.com
Contact number: +86-13036045042
Personal profile
My objective is to obtain a position in a Clinical Research Organization/Research lab wherein I can take decisions and be a part of the team contributing toward human health and welfare. I am a Post graduate who combined studies with working and other commitments. I possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and am able to relate to a wide range of people, as proven by my varied work experiences.
Career history
September 2014-January 2016, Team leader-Research Lab, Jehangir Clinical Development Centre Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India: I was working on a project that is based on Oncogenetics-studying the toxicity and effect of drugs, wherein my job responsibilities included reviewing of clinical research studies, planning and organizing data, reviewing SOP’s, and preparing a concrete plan for any clinical study/ trial including planning, standardization and validation of the protocols and lab activities. Submitting scientific reports and results to the committee. I have recently planned and arranged for the Pharmacogenomics /Kinetics project as per the oncology guidelines and NABL. I also played a role for achieving accreditation and following all the regulatory practices. Majorly looking after the Molecular Biology lab, which deals with Real-time PCR, gene expression and Pharmacogenomics.
December 2013-May 2014, Junior Scientist, Datar Genetics Ltd, Nashik: I was involved as a Project leader of Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) group, which dealt with standardization of the detection of the Blood borne viruses by Real-time PCR, strategy protocol for validation of the assays used. I was also involved in the SNP detection by Capillary electrophoresis. I was working on the SeQscape software for detection of mutations and SNP site changes for various panels.
October 2009-September 2013, Research Assistant, National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, India: I was actively involved the investigation, research and diagnostics of Pandemic H1N1 2009 outbreak in Pune. I was working on an Indo -US project “Multi-site Epidemiological and Virological Monitoring of Human Influenza in India phase-II” at WHO designated National Influenza Centre, NIV, India. My work profile was including Molecular biology techniques followed by Classical virology techniques. I was also involved in the standardization of Allelic Discrimination assay.
Teaching/Training experience
I was involved in training the M.Sc. project students in the thesis work and practical/experiments. I was also involved in the development of the VIRUS LIMS software for data validation and input along with the Persistent team.
Volunteer work experience
I am also volunteering for an NGO called AKANKSHA, which deals with the free education for the below poverty line kids. I usually go and teach the small kids whenever I am free from my work. I feel that this could be a small contribution from my side towards the society.
Key competencies and skills
Laboratory/ Research Skills
Pharmacogenomics and kinetics, Mutation analysis,
Real time RT-PCR assays, DNA Sequencing
Knowledge of GLP and ICH GCP guidelines.
Pandemic A(H1N1)2009 virus inoculation in Eggs,
Revival of cell line (MDCK),
Computing Skills
Involved the usage and application of the VIRUS LIMS software in collaboration with NIV and Persistent. Familiar with Windows OS and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of working with Bioinformatics tools such as SEQSCAPE, MEGA, BLAST and Analysis software etc.
Organization/ Planning
The lab I am working in, has given me immense freedom and responsibility in which I am required to plan, design and perform my own experiments, analyze data individually and also collectively, to arrive at logical conclusions and to have a methodical, well planned approach.
Writing
Knowledge of research methodologies, data and information collection. Writing and presenting report, scientific abstracts and paper writing.
Academic qualifications
2007 – 2009: M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Pune, Maharashtra, India: First Class with Distinction (70.1%)
2004 – 2007: B.Sc. Microbiology, University of Pune, Maharashtra, India: First Class (64.33%)
Conference/ Workshops Attended
Microcon conference-2010 at Kolkata, India Attended the Basic Life Support Workshop-Organized by Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune in partnership with West Midlands Emergency medical Services, England. Participated in workshop on Geographical Information System & Remote Sensing-Organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Pune. Attended a Seminar sponsored by University of Pune on Impact of Urbanization on Biodiversity. Participated as a Volunteer in the International Coastal Cleanup Campaign, organized by The Ocean Conservancy, Washington D.C.
Publications/Conference Papers
Email: archanaupadhyay2009@gmail.com
Contact number: +86-13036045042
Personal profile
My objective is to obtain a position in a Clinical Research Organization/Research lab wherein I can take decisions and be a part of the team contributing toward human health and welfare. I am a Post graduate who combined studies with working and other commitments. I possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and am able to relate to a wide range of people, as proven by my varied work experiences.
Career history
September 2014-January 2016, Team leader-Research Lab, Jehangir Clinical Development Centre Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India: I was working on a project that is based on Oncogenetics-studying the toxicity and effect of drugs, wherein my job responsibilities included reviewing of clinical research studies, planning and organizing data, reviewing SOP’s, and preparing a concrete plan for any clinical study/ trial including planning, standardization and validation of the protocols and lab activities. Submitting scientific reports and results to the committee. I have recently planned and arranged for the Pharmacogenomics /Kinetics project as per the oncology guidelines and NABL. I also played a role for achieving accreditation and following all the regulatory practices. Majorly looking after the Molecular Biology lab, which deals with Real-time PCR, gene expression and Pharmacogenomics.
December 2013-May 2014, Junior Scientist, Datar Genetics Ltd, Nashik: I was involved as a Project leader of Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) group, which dealt with standardization of the detection of the Blood borne viruses by Real-time PCR, strategy protocol for validation of the assays used. I was also involved in the SNP detection by Capillary electrophoresis. I was working on the SeQscape software for detection of mutations and SNP site changes for various panels.
October 2009-September 2013, Research Assistant, National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, India: I was actively involved the investigation, research and diagnostics of Pandemic H1N1 2009 outbreak in Pune. I was working on an Indo -US project “Multi-site Epidemiological and Virological Monitoring of Human Influenza in India phase-II” at WHO designated National Influenza Centre, NIV, India. My work profile was including Molecular biology techniques followed by Classical virology techniques. I was also involved in the standardization of Allelic Discrimination assay.
Teaching/Training experience
I was involved in training the M.Sc. project students in the thesis work and practical/experiments. I was also involved in the development of the VIRUS LIMS software for data validation and input along with the Persistent team.
Volunteer work experience
I am also volunteering for an NGO called AKANKSHA, which deals with the free education for the below poverty line kids. I usually go and teach the small kids whenever I am free from my work. I feel that this could be a small contribution from my side towards the society.
Key competencies and skills
Laboratory/ Research Skills
Pharmacogenomics and kinetics, Mutation analysis,
Real time RT-PCR assays, DNA Sequencing
Knowledge of GLP and ICH GCP guidelines.
Pandemic A(H1N1)2009 virus inoculation in Eggs,
Revival of cell line (MDCK),
Computing Skills
Involved the usage and application of the VIRUS LIMS software in collaboration with NIV and Persistent. Familiar with Windows OS and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of working with Bioinformatics tools such as SEQSCAPE, MEGA, BLAST and Analysis software etc.
Organization/ Planning
The lab I am working in, has given me immense freedom and responsibility in which I am required to plan, design and perform my own experiments, analyze data individually and also collectively, to arrive at logical conclusions and to have a methodical, well planned approach.
Writing
Knowledge of research methodologies, data and information collection. Writing and presenting report, scientific abstracts and paper writing.
Academic qualifications
2007 – 2009: M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Pune, Maharashtra, India: First Class with Distinction (70.1%)
2004 – 2007: B.Sc. Microbiology, University of Pune, Maharashtra, India: First Class (64.33%)
Conference/ Workshops Attended
Microcon conference-2010 at Kolkata, India Attended the Basic Life Support Workshop-Organized by Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune in partnership with West Midlands Emergency medical Services, England. Participated in workshop on Geographical Information System & Remote Sensing-Organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Pune. Attended a Seminar sponsored by University of Pune on Impact of Urbanization on Biodiversity. Participated as a Volunteer in the International Coastal Cleanup Campaign, organized by The Ocean Conservancy, Washington D.C.
Publications/Conference Papers
- Whole genome sequence analysis of post pandemic A(H1N1)pdm09 isolates from India Minal R. Dakhave; Atul A. Khirwale; Kunal N. Patil; Archana A. Kadam;Varsha A.Potdar. Genome Announcement Journal, 2013.
- Antiviral Drug profile of Human Influenza A and B viruses circulating in India: 2004-2011 Potdar VA, Dakhave MR, Kulkarni PB, Tikhe SA, Broor S, Gunashekaran P, Chawla-Sarkar M, Abraham A, Bishwas D, Patil KN, Kadam AA, Kode SS, Mishra AC, Chadha MS. IJMR, 2013
- “Influenza activity in a rural community in western India(2009-2010)”- Microcon conference-2010 (Oral presentation)
