07/20/06

Sagar S. Kalantre

([email protected])

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Objective:

To gain knowledge and contribute to the development of Life Sciences by continuous learning and research.

Teaching Experience:

1. Visiting Faculty for Bioinformatics diploma course, April 2005-June 2006, R. Ruia College, Matunga, Mumbai-19. Responsible for structuring the server-based version of the course (Open Courseware Management software: Moodle), development of course material, and handling practical sessions for undergraduate students.

2. Visiting Faculty for Molecular Biology course, April 2006-June 2006, R. Ruia College, Matunga, Mumbai-19. Responsible for teaching theoretical and practical aspects of molecular biology to undergraduate students.

Summer Trainings:

1. ‘E. Merck India Pvt. Ltd.’, (QA /QC labs) for a period of one month, in April-May 2001.

2. ‘Haffkine Institute for Training, Research and Testing’, for a period of one month in April-May 2002.

Publication:

1. Bhagwat AA., Phadke RP., Wheeler D., Kalantre S., Gudipati M., Bhagwat M. ‘Computational methods and evaluation of RNA stabilization reagents for genome-wide expression studies’. J. Microbiol Met. 2003 Nov; 55(2):399-409. PMID: 14529961.

Projects:

1. Working on 'Reverse engineering of genetic networks in E. coli using information theory approach’

2. Set up ‘4 node OSCAR Cluster computer with mpiBLAST, mpiClustalW implementation’ at Dept. of Microbiology, R. Ruia College.

3. Worked on ‘Development of computational tools for macroarray data analysis on E. coli’, under the guidance of Seema Rokade, Institute of Science for a period of one year as a part of MSc curriculum.

4.  Assisted in the project ‘Biocatalytic conversion of acid to alcohol by use of S. cerevisiae’

5.  Organized and participated in ‘Microbes-2002’, an exhibition on microbial biodiversity by EcoBiodiversity Net for Microorganisms

Academic Record:

1. Pursuing PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) form ICFAI, Hyderabad.

2. Completed MSc in Biotechnology from Birla College, University of Mumbai in May, 2005

3. Completed BSc in Microbiology & Voc. Biotechnology from R. Ruia College, University of Mumbai in March, 2003

4. Completed HSC from B. N. Bandodkar College, Maharashtra State Board in March, 2000

5. Completed SSC from Vidya Niketan, Maharashtra State Board in March, 1998

Computer Knowledge:

Operating System       :           DOS, Windows, UNIX, Linux

Languages                  :           Perl

Workshops:

1. ‘Genetic Algorithms in Bioinformatics’ organized by C-DAC, Pune on August 16^th 2002.

2. ‘Hardware Assembling’ organized by karROX Technologies Ltd. on September 22^nd-27^th 2003.

3. ‘Analysis and Management of Microarray Data’ organized by Bioinformatics Centre, Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh on October 25^th-27^th 2003.

4. ‘Modern Techniques in Biotechnology’, organized by Biotechnology Department,  Institute of Science, in collaboration with Bangalore Genei Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, on December 10^th-11^th 2003.

5. ‘Structural Bioinformatics’ organized by Birla Institute of Scientific Research, Jaipur on September 2^nd-4^th 2004.

6. ‘Docking and Molecular Simulations of Proteins’ organized by Bioinformatics Centre, Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh on November 3^rd -6^th 2004.

Seminars:

1. ‘Molecules, Machines and Networks’ organized by National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, India on January 5^th-9^th 2004.

2. ‘Environmental  Management  and  its  Impact  on National  Development’  organized  by  Birla  college  and  Society  of  Science  and Environment on February 28^th-29^th 2004.

3. ‘Advances in Microbiology:  A Boon to Mankind’ organized by Birla College on June 26^th-27^th 2004.

4. ‘Animal Cell Culture: Recent Trends and Applications’ organized by Department Of Microbiology, Vivekanand Education Society’s College on November 27^th 2004.

Extra-Curricular Activities:

1. Participated in ‘GeneRations’, an intercollegiate quiz competition conducted by Symbiotek, IIT-Mumbai.

2. Merit Certificate in ‘MTSE’ (Maharashtra Talent Search Examination)

3. Merit Certificates in ‘BARC’ (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre) examinations in 1993-94 and 1997.

4. Merit Certificate in ‘Ganit Sambodh’, a statewide examination in mathematics.

Personal Details:

References:

1. Dr. R. P. Phadke

Head, Department of Microbiology,

R. Ruia College,

Matunga, Mumbai -19.

Ph no: (022) 2415 4377

Email id: [email protected]

2. Dr. A. Patil

Department of Biotechnology,

Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce,

Kalyan, Maharashtra. Pin: 421304

Ph no: (0251) 2231196

Email id: [email protected]