Years of trans-disciplinary professional experience
Avineet Kaur
Bangalore
Summary
Dedicated professional with 8yr. of experience as researcher and 7yr. of experience as consultant physiotherapist, driven with superior organizational and analytical skills combined with unparalleled commitment to research excellence. Skilled in conceptualization, design, implementation and analysis of clinical research projects.
Overview
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Work History
Scientific Consultant
The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology
Bangalore
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Trained the team members by leveraging the research experience and tools to achieve optimal results.
- Organization, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions .
- Performed independent analysis and provided recommendations .
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems and report results.
Project Consultant
The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology
Bangalore
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided team with coaching and direction.
- Oversaw study and documented data, extrapolated results.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Performed independent analysis to draw conclusions and report results.
Senior Research Fellow
Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Bangalore
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Part of study start up team , instrumental in ethics approval, CTRI registration and other documentation.
- Act as one point contact for data and patient sample collection.
- Followed good clinical practices for sample collection and prepared the format of storing and sorting data in confidential manner
- Assisted in projects like Bio-bank wet work, documentation and other research related responsibilities like writing projects and concept notes for new projects
- Maintained high levels data quality .
Senior Research Fellow
The Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine
Bangalore
08.2013 - 01.2020
- Performed scientific research on multiple trans-disciplinary projects.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topic.
- Worked to improve collective knowledge of Scientifically validated Ayurveda
- Developed unique research tool for 'Constitution analysis ' based on Ayurveda.
- Upheld all university and regulatory requirements for study start-up and documentation of findings.
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
- Data collected from community setting, documented and extrapolated results.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Analyzed compiled and presented data in reports and other documents
- Generated high-quality, professional papers for submission to scientific publications.
Research Fellow
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Mohali
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Contributed in setting-up the lab
- Designed and carried out complex laboratory experiments to assess the role of a gene in retina regeneration in zebra fish.
- Conducted research using cutting-edge technology and followed best practices and scientific protocol
Physiotherapist
AVz Physio Clinic (Own clinic)
Chandigarh
04.2006 - 07.2010
- Setting up and management of own clinic
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
- Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
- Singly managed the clinic
Consultant Physiotherapist
Gurudwara Santsar, Sahib
Sewa Trust
Chandigarh
05.2006 - 06.2010
- Management and Up-gradation of Physio clinic with new equipment
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
- Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of patients.
- Increased weekly average patient visit volume
- Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
- Researched and stayed abreast of current treatment modalities by attending professional development opportunities.
Consultant Physiotherapist
Chandigarh senior citizen association
Chandigarh
04.2004 - 04.2006
- In-charge of Physiotherapy department
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs and devised treatment protocol .
- Taught patients, mostly senior citizens uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Facilitated outpatient therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders.
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities.
Faculty Teacher
Institute of Medical technology
Mohali, Chandigarh
10.2004 - 03.2005
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet para-medical students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Ph.D. - Trans-disciplinary Clinical Research
The University of Transdisciplinary Health Science
BangaloreMaster of Science - Stem Cell And Tissue Engineering
Panjab University
Chandigarh03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
D.A.V Institute of Physiotherapy And Rehab
Jalandhar03.2003
Skills
- Trans-disciplinary research knowledge
- Experiment designing, data collection,analysis and audit
- Training and mentoring
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Report generation and presentation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Communication and negotiation
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Disciplined and hard working
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Research implementation
- Data Collection
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Motivated
Accomplishments
As a Physiotherapist
- Proficently treated geriatric and pediatric patients with neurological and orthopedic problems.
- Up-graded the physiotherapy department with new equipments and considerably increased the foot-fall at the clinic
- Supervised team of staff members and managed the clinic.
As a Researcher
- Achieved high quality result in each project by strict adherence to the protocol as per good clinical practice with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with trans-disciplinary teams for the development of good quality and useful projects.
- Documented and analyzed data which led to reportable results
Projects
Validation of Ayurvedic Concept of Prakriti from Disease Susceptibility Perspective
PI : Dr. Archana Purushotham Institution: InStem,NCBS
Outcome of Stroke Patients Treated with Ayurveda Vs Allopathy
PI : Dr. Archana Purushotham Institution: InStem,NCBS., Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Bangalore
Role of Pten Gene in Mullar Glial Cells in Retina of Zebrafish in Retina Regeneration
PI: Dr Ramesh Ramakrishanan Institution : IISER, Mohali
Effect of Saffron on Neurons Derived from Mesenchymal Stem Cells
PI : Dr.Sanjeev Puri (Coordinator of Stem Cell Dept. P.U) Institution: Punjab University, Chandigarh
Associated projects
1. Evaluation of Ayurvedic Management of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Females – Using Modern Biochemical Tests Molecular and Supra molecular assay– A Pre- Post, Pragmatic Clinical Study
Institution : Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative medicine
Assigned responsibility: Patient recruitment for study, data collection, sample collection (Urine and Blood) and preservation along with all study related documentation.
2. Explore the correlation between HLA and Prakriti types in context with cases of Bone Marrow transplantation from Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre
Institution : The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology
Assigned responsibility: Train the research fellow for using CQ-62 for prakriti assessment and analysis of the data
3. An exploratory pilot study to evaluate the effects of Ayurveda and Yoga health practices on Swasthya (wellness) of the health seekers with special reference to respiratory health (BOSCH project)
Institution : The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology
Assigned responsibility: Train the research fellow for using of CQ-62 for prakriti assessment and analysis of the data
4. A pilot e-survey to determine the utility of Charka Quantitative – 62 (CQ-62) questionnaire, to evaluate the correlation between prakriti/dosha with diet, medical history and quality of life among educated middle/high income group young preson (18-30 years)
Institution : The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersay Women’s University
Assigned responsibility: Train the research fellow (MSc. Food and Nutrition student) for using of CQ-62 for prakriti assessment and analysis of the data
5. Assessment of dietary intake of adults (18-40 years) and its alignment with prakriti
Institution : The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology
Lady Irwin College
Assigned responsibility: Train the research fellow (MSc. Food and Nutrition student) for using of CQ-62 for prakriti assessment and analysis of the data
Publication
Ayurvedic Treatment in Acute Ischaemic Stroke: A Prospective Observational Study; Global Advances in Health and Medicine Volume 8:1-8; 2019, J Aarthi Harini, Avineet Luthra, Shrey Madeka, Prasan Shankar, Pitchaiah Mandava, Ravishankar Pervaje, Sanjith Aaron, and Archana Purushotham
Conference/Seminar/Presentation
2021; Integrative Medicine & Health Symposium
Poster presentation: Constitution (Prakriti) is a Risk Factor for Stroke
Avineet Luthra , Aarthi Harini J, Rajesh K N , Sanjith Aaron & Archana Purushotham
Institute for Stem Cell Science & Regenerative Medicine; Institute for Ayurvedic and Integrative Medicine, TDU; People Tree Hospitals, Bangalore; Christian Medical College, Vellore; Baylor College of Medicine & Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston
2018 ; Traditional Health Knowledge Inspired Nutraceuticals IIIrd prize
Poster presentation: Prakriti as a Risk Factor for Cerebrovascular disease
Avineet Luthra, Aarthi Harini J , Rajesh K N , Sanjith Aaron and Archana Purushotham
Centre for Brain Development and Repair, InStem; Institute for Ayurvedic and Integrative Medicine, TDU; People Tree Hospitals, Bangalore; Christian Medical College, Vellore
2017; InStem,NCBS Annual talks
Poster presentation: Prakriti as a Risk Factor for Cerebrovascular disease
Avineet Luthra, Aarthi Harini J , Sandesh D , Rajesh K N , Sanjith Aaron and Archana Purushotham
Centre for Brain Development and Repair, InStem; Institute for Ayurvedic and Integrative Medicine, TDU; People Tree Hospitals, Bangalore; Christian Medical College, Vellore
2017; InStem,NCBS Annual talks
Poster presentation: Prakriti as a Risk Factor for Smoking Behaviour
Avineet Luthra, Apoorva Safai, Chandana Rao, Akshita Joshi, Sandesh D and Archana Purushotham
Centre for Brain Development and Repair, inStem
2016; InStem,NCBS Annual talks
Poster presentation: Constitution-type as a risk factor for Disease
Avineet Luthra, J. Aarthi Harini , Shrey Madeka , H. N. Nagaraj, Sanjith Aaron and Archana Purushotham
InStem; Institute for Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine; Ohio StateUniversity; CMC, Vellore
2014; InStem,NCBS Annual talks
Poster presentation: Recovery of Cognitive Deficits After Stroke
Avineet Luthra, Shrey Madeka and Archana Purushotham
Centre for Brain Development and Repair, InStem, NCBS
2011; Conference: 4th Annual Meeting of Cytometry Society of India, Panjab University, Chandigarh
2010; Conference: International Symposium on Cancer Research andTranslational Initiatives Cum Workshop on Flow Cytometry, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Conference: International Symposium on Cancer Research and
Translational Initiatives Cum Workshop on Flow Cytometry, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
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Timeline
Scientific Consultant
The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology
01.2021 - 12.2021
Project Consultant
The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology
12.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Research Fellow
Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
12.2017 - 05.2018
Senior Research Fellow
The Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine
08.2013 - 01.2020
Research Fellow
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
08.2012 - 07.2013
Consultant Physiotherapist
Gurudwara Santsar, Sahib
Sewa Trust
05.2006 - 06.2010
Physiotherapist
AVz Physio Clinic (Own clinic)
04.2006 - 07.2010
Faculty Teacher
Institute of Medical technology
10.2004 - 03.2005
Consultant Physiotherapist
Chandigarh senior citizen association
04.2004 - 04.2006
Ph.D. - Trans-disciplinary Clinical Research
The University of Transdisciplinary Health Science
Master of Science - Stem Cell And Tissue Engineering
Panjab University
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
D.A.V Institute of Physiotherapy And Rehab
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