Gauri Latad
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Accomplished Research Fellow with a strong track record in Tuberculosis research, demonstrating expertise through multiple published scientific papers. Proven ability to lead innovative studies and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to advancing public health through impactful research and exploration of new therapeutic avenues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Fellow (ICMR Project)
Department of Microbiology, MGM
Sevagram
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Managing different human blood samples to detect and prevent antimicrobial resistance, under the project " Capacity Building and Strengthening of Hospital infection control to detect and prevent microbial resistance in India under AIIMS - ICMR"
Research Assistant
Bioinformatics Centre (BIC), JB Tropical Disease Research Centre (JBTDRC)
Sevagram
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Application of biological databases and tools.
- Molecular docking using AutoDock 3.
- Homology modeling using Modeller 9v6 and Swiss-Model.
- MASCOT database.
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture on LJ media and Sautan media.
- 2D gel electrophoresis.
- SDS-PAGE
- Affinity chromatography.
- ELISA for antigen, antibody, and IC-antigen detection.
- Azocasein Assay.
Research Assistant
Bioinformatics Centre (BIC), JB Tropical Disease Research Centre (JBTDRC)
Sevagram
09.2009 - 07.2012
- Prediction of possible gene encoding ES-31 protein.
- Mycobacterial enzyme and biomarker
- Characterization of serine protease with lipase activity
- Multi-antigen and antibody assay for tubercular pleural effusion and ES-31 serine protease as a drug target.
- Biochemical and Immunological techniques (SDS-PAGE, 2D GEL, ELISA, FPLC, Lyophization, Immunization, Bacterial culture techniques)
Education
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
MGM
Aurangabad06-2009
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
LAD Womens College
Nagpur06-2007
Skills
- Biochemical & Immunological Techniques
- Cell culture techniques, including media preparation, cryopreservation, and subculturing
Research Publications
- Wankhade G, Majumdar A, Kamble PD, Harinath BC. Mycobacterial secretory SEVA TB ES-31 antigen, a chymotrypsin-like serine protease with lipase activity and drug target potential. Biomedical Research: 2011; 22 (1):45-48.
- Majumdar A, Wankhade G, Kamble PD, Joshi D, Harinath BC. A sensitive and specific ES-31 Antigen detection based fluorometric assay for confirmation of M. tb in cell culture. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology; 2011; 49(04): 304-306.
- Wankhade G, Majumdar A, Kamble PD, De S, Harinath BC. Multi-antigen and antibody assay (SEVATB ELISA) for the diagnosis of Tuberculous pleural effusion. Indian J Tuberculosis 2012; 59:78-82.
- Wankhade G, Hutke V, Waghmare PJ, Misra AKr., Varma SK, Harinath BC. Inhibitory effect of Isoniazid and Orlistat combination on mycobacterial ES-31 serine protease in vitro and on the growth of M.tb bacilli in axenic culture. Indian J Tuberculosis 2012;59(3):156-61.
- Waghmare PJ, Wankhade G, Majumdar A, Wandile K, Badole CM, Harinath BC. Seva tb elisa – Multi antigen and antibody assays for serodiagnosis of suspected cases of pulmonary and extra pulmonary tuberculosis in tertiary care hospital – A retrospective study. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease 2012 2(2); 2012; 827–832.
- Jena L, Deshmukh S, Nayak T, Wankhade G, Harinath BC. Effect of G67R and G207E mutations on stability of Arylamine N-acetyltransferase in Isoniazid resistance strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis revealed by molecular dynamics simulation study. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016; 3(5): 487-494
Conferences & Workshops Attended –
- April 11-13 2016: “Proteomics Techniques” at NIMH, Wadi Nagpur.
- Dec 5 2006: “Power Plant Familiarization in Chemistry”. At LAD College, Nagpur.
- Jan 30 - Feb 3 2008: “Recent Trends In Biotechnology, Bioinformatics & Metabolic Pathway Engineering”, at MGM college, Aurangabad.
- July 23-24 2009: “Frontiers In Computational Biology”. At CDAC, Pune.
Timeline
Senior Research Fellow (ICMR Project)
Department of Microbiology, MGM
12.2016 - 03.2017
Research Assistant
Bioinformatics Centre (BIC), JB Tropical Disease Research Centre (JBTDRC)
10.2015 - 11.2016
Research Assistant
Bioinformatics Centre (BIC), JB Tropical Disease Research Centre (JBTDRC)
09.2009 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
MGM
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
LAD Womens College
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