Cell Sans, Image J, BioRad Maestro, Graphpad Prism, QuantStudio, Primer Express
Pragya Tailor
Ph.D
Faridabad,HR
Summary
Motivated individual excelling in independent work with strong organizational skills and a collaborative approach, adept at process improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Scholar
Translational Health Science And Technology Institute
07.2019 - Current
Thesis Title: Generation of in-vitro model systems to study the role of placental function
- Gained expertise in cell-culture, imaging, molecular biology, placental and exosomal biology.
- Organized and participated in outreach events aimed at promoting public understanding of scholarly research and its implications for society.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
Senior Research Fellow
Translational Health Science And Technology Institute
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Accessment of metabolite panel for postnatal assessment of gestational age on cord blood and neonatal heel dried blood spot in low & middle-income source setting in India.
- Understanding the distinct developmental and functional properties of the immune system and their clinical consequences in the neonatal period.
- Managed interdisciplinary teams to maximize collaboration and ensure timely completion of research projects.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform study designs and stay current on developments within the field.
Biologist
National Institute of Biologicals
08.2016 - 12.2018
Lab Experience (Therapeutic monoclonal antibody lab):
- Quality control evaluation through Chemical & Biological testing of the final product of Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies (identity, efficacy and safety) Maintaining cell lines WIL 2S(Lymphocyte), L929 (Lung Fibroblast), SkBr3 (Breast Cancer Cell Line) and efficacy potency assays.
Quality Assurance Experience (Quality Management department):
- Support to Quality Control testing labs as per ISO 17025:2005 requirements- periodic review, trainings, equipment maintenance, change control and implementation of procedures and formats.
- Contributed in activities related to the implementation of Integrated Management System ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001: 2005 & OHSAS 18001: 2007 at NIB.
- Handling of annual vertical & horizontal audits followed by closure of nonconformance reports for both internal & external audits. Arranging Annual Management Review Meeting (MRM) for compliance with ISO standards.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology (Pharmaceutical)
Dibrugarh University
Assam 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Botany (Hons.)
Shri Shikshayatan College, University of Calcutta
Kolkata 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Command Hospital
Kolkata, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Good communication
Ability and willingness to learn quickly
Analytical and interpersonal skills
Research proficiency
Data Interpretation & Statistical tools
Academic Writing
Team Collaboration
Quantitative Analysis
Additional Information
- Mammalian cell culture (primary and secondary cell lines)- have handled and maintained PBMCs, CBMCs, iPSC, HUVECs, THP-1, HTR-8/SVneo , JEG-3 and other adherant cell lines as well as Bacterial cultures (maintenance, glycerol stocks, transformation)
- Expertise in ICC, IHC, IF techniques with microscopy (Confocal, fluorescence & brightfield).
- Exosome isolation and characterisation with Nanotracking Analysis, Exoview & Western blotting
- Molecular biology techniques- qPCR, PCR, cDNA, ELISA, transfection, nucleic acid isolation & Gene cloning.
Awards and fellowship
- Under-represented Minority Award at 70th Annual Meeting of "Society of Reproductive Investigation", Brisbane 2023
- DBT-CTEP Travel Grant for presenting my research work at 70th Annual Meeting of "Society of Reproductive Investigation", Brisbane 2023
- Monetary grant from Assam Petrochemicals Ltd. & Oil India Ltd. on achieving star marks in AISSE exam
Training
- Quality Management Systems (QMS) Internal Auditor Training Course (ISO 9001:2015) by BSI Training Academy.
- Trained on 'ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories' at National Institute of Biologicals
- Trained on ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001: 2005 & OHSAS 18001: 2007 by FICCI, India.
- National Skill Development and Hands on Training on Quality Control of Biologicals" at National Institute of Biologicals, Noida during 9th Feb - 1st March,2016
Publications
- Ramasamy T, Varughese B, Singh M, Tailor P, Rao A, Misra S, Sharma N, Desiraju K, Thiruvengadam R, Wadhwa N, GARBH-Ini Study Group, Kapoor S, Bhatnagar S, Kshetrapal P. Post-natal gestational age assessment using targeted metabolites of neonatal heel prick and umbilical cord blood: A GARBH-Ini cohort study from North India. J Glob Health 2024;14:04115. (IF 7.6)
- D. Borah, M. Hazarika, Tailor P, A. R. Silva,B. Chetia, G. Singaravelu,P. Das (2018) "Starch-templated bio-synthesis of gold nano-flowers for in vitro antimicrobial and anticancer activities" Applied Nanoscience 2019 (IF 3.3)
References
- Dr. Pallavi Kshetrapal, Associate Professor, Perinatal Research Lab, THSTI, pallavi.kshetrapal@thsti.res.in
- Mr. Subhash Chand, Scientist Grade- III, National Institute of Biologicals, subhash.b08@gmail.com
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that the information furnished here are true to my best of knowledge.
Software
MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
R Studio, Google colab phython
Timeline
PhD Scholar
Translational Health Science And Technology Institute
07.2019 - Current
Senior Research Fellow
Translational Health Science And Technology Institute
01.2019 - 06.2019
Biologist
National Institute of Biologicals
08.2016 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Biotechnology (Pharmaceutical)
Dibrugarh University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Botany (Hons.)
Shri Shikshayatan College, University of Calcutta
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Command Hospital
04.2001 -
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