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Geetha Rajendran Address: C/O Mr. T. K. Rajendran Flat-402 Anusahayog, Co-Op
Housing Society, Plot# 60, Sector# 11 Behind Cell
: +919426346810 Email: geetha2578@yahoo.co.in -
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Profile
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To obtain a position as a post doctorate research scholar
where my education, interdisciplinary skills would be utilized in the field
of science and medicine. |
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Education
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Doctorate of Philosophy Department of Microbiology
and Biotechnology |
2002-Present |
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Dissertation
topic: Construction of transgenic Rhizobium for Cajanus cajan (Pigeon pea) by cloning and
expression of a genomic region encoding iron siderophore receptor. |
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Master of Science in
Microbiology Department of Biosciences |
1999-2001 |
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Bachelor of Science in
Microbiology V.P and |
1996-1999 |
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Publications
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Doctoral Dissertation Geetha R., Construction of transgenic Rhizobium for Cajanus cajan (Pigeon pea)
by cloning and expression of a genomic region encoding iron siderophore receptor,
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Maharaja Sayaji Rao University, Thesis Submitted April 2007. Journal Publication 1.
Geetha R.,
Arif Khan., Aparna Akolkar., Ami Pandya., G.Archana., Anjana J Desai., Differential cross-utilization of heterologous
siderophores by nodule bacteria of Cajanus cajan and its, possible role in
growth under iron-limited conditions, Applied Soil Ecology(34) 19-26,©
Elsevier 2006. (IF 2005 – 1.775) 2.
Geetha R, Shreni Mistry, Anjana J Desai, G. Archana, (2007) Functional expression of E.coli fhuA gene
in Rhizobium spp. of Cajanus cajan allows utilization of Fe3+: ferrichrome as
iron source, Archives of Microbiology, 187(4):257-264. (IF 2005 – 2.135) 3.
Geetha R, Falguni Singh, Anjana J Desai, G. Archana. Enhanced growth and nodulation of pigeon
pea by co-inoculation of Bacillus strains along with Rhizobium spp, (Submitted
to Bioresource Technology and under peer review). Poster Presentation 1.
Siderophore production and cross-utilization studies
of rhizobial and non-rhizobial isolates from rhizospheric soil of Cajanus cajan. 44th Annual Conference of Association of
Microbiologist of 2.
Ferrichrome utilization by transgenic rhizobia
expressing E. coli fhuA gene. 46th Annual Conference of Association of
Microbiologist of 3.
Isolation of Nodule associated microorganisms from
root nodules of Cajanus cajan and their possible
role in plant growth promotion. 3rd BRSI International Conference,
02-04 Nov 2006 at 4.
Rhizospheric performance of transgenic rhizobia
expressing E. coli fhuA gene encoding Fe3+: ferrichrome receptor. 75th
Society of Biological Chemist, 08-11 Dec 2006 at |
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Experience
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Lecturer |
July 2006-present |
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Currently Teaching : (Post Graduate Courses) 1.
Bioprocess and
Engineering Fermentation Technology 2.
Physiology and
Biochemistry. 3.
Immunology |
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Teaching Assistant |
Sept. 2005-July 2006 |
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Dept. of Microbiology and
Biotechnology, Assisted and instructed postgraduate
students in classroom and laboratory settings. |
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Scientific Officer |
May
2002-June 2002 |
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Zydus Research Center, Zydus
Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, Was
responsible for maintaining the hepatocytic cell lines. |
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Adhoc
Lecturer for Microbiology |
Oct.
2001-April 2002 |
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Was
teaching the basic microbiology course work to the graduate students and assisted
them in laboratory sessions. |
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Laboratory Assistant |
July 2001-Sept. 2001 |
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Genetic counseling lab of Dr
Purandare, Preparation
of the Karyotyping slides. |
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Summer Trainee |
May
2000- June 2000 |
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Radiation Biology Division
of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Project
Work Title: Radioprotection by caffeine using yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. |
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Skills Acquired
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Technical Skills |
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1.
DNA (bacterial, plant, animal tissue) isolation. 2.
Plasmid isolation. 3.
AGE, SDS-PAGE. 4.
PCR amplification. ARDRA. 5.
Primer designing. 6.
Analysis of the sequence obtained by BLAST. 7.
Tools used in Genetic Manupulation (RE digestion, Gel Elution,
Ligation, Transformation) 8.
Electroporation, Transformation, Conjugation & Transduction. 9.
Basic Biochemical techniques. |
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Computer Skills |
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Have
bioinformatics knowledge, required for BLAST (NCBI) searches and primer designing (CLUSTALW and CODEHOP). 2.
Latest molecular
biology software tools :NTSYS, Clone
6, Gene Tool 3.
Photo editing
software Adobe Photoshop CS 8.0. 4.
Proficiency for
working with Windows XP professional,
Microsoft Office. |
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Seminars and Workshop Participation
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Seminars/ Symposium Participated |
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1.
International
symposium on “Molecular medicine with special reference to the molecular
biology of infectious diseases” organized by Comed Biotech Ltd from 26th to 2.
Humanity’s
Heritage: Our Genome and Stem Cells 3.
Emerging Trends
in Molecular Biology, Medicine and Diagnostic, 4.
UGC sponsored
one day seminar on “Current Developments in Genomics and Newer Frontiers in
Biological Sciences” 5.
Molecular
Microbiology & Genetic Engineering - UGC sponsored refresher course, 25th
Sep 6.
DNA structure
& Genome Analysis, 7.
National
symposium on “Environmental biotechnology and biodiversity conservation”
organized under UGC (DSA) programs, from 31st Jan to |
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Workshops Participated |
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1.
Modern
Techniques in Molecular Genetics & Microbial Diversity - DST sponsored
workshop, 4th – 25th Jan 2005 organized by Department of Microbiology &
Biotechnology Centre, Faculty of Science, M.S.
University of Baroda. 2.
Primary
sequence analysis– workshop from Sep 12th-13th 2003 organized by
Bioinformatics Centre, School of information technology, Jawaharlal Nehru
University, New Delhi. |
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Awards
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1.
Awarded, first
prize in poster presentation, 46th Annual Conference of Association of
Microbiologist of India. 2.
Award for Participation,
Nachimuthu Gounder Rukmani Ammal Third National Chess Championship 1990 for
boys and girls, Tamil Nadu Chess association. 3.
Won First and Second prizes in High School and Secondary
School butterfly, backstroke,
breaststroke,
and freestyle Swimming Championships. |
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Extra Curricular activities
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Singing, Chess, Badminton, Swimming |
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References
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1.
Dr. G. Archana
( PhD Guide) Reader
in Microbiology Department of Microbiology and Email: garchana@india.com,
archanagaytri@yahoo.com Phone: +912652794396 ext.47 2.
Prof. Anjana J.
Desai Professor and Head of the Department Department of Microbiology and Email: desai_aj@yahoo.com Phone :
+912652794396 ext.33 Homepage: http://www.bcmsu.ac.in/anjana.htm |
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