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JAYAKUMAR KANNALI

JAYAKUMAR KANNALI

Hyderabad

Summary

Highly skilled research scientist with over 5+ years' experience in both Microbiology and Molecular biology. Extensive experience in the development and optimization of diagnostic assays using advanced molecular techniques such as PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, Sanger sequencing, Next-generation sequencing (NGS) and Bioinformatics specializing in advanced genetic analysis and genomic technologies. Strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach to experimental design and data analysis. Dedicated to staying current with advancements in molecular biology and continuously enhancing technical skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientist - Molecular Genetics

American Institute of Pathology and Laboratory Sciences Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted the entire NGS workflow, including library preparation, sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis
  • Developed and optimized protocols for NGS to ensure high-quality sequencing data
  • Implemented new sequencing techniques and platforms to enhance lab capabilities
  • Utilized PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, and other molecular biology techniques to analyze genetic material
  • Quantified and qualified DNA/RNA using spectrophotometry and fluorometry
  • Developed and validated assays for detecting and quantifying pathogens in clinical samples.

Manager - Molecular Genetics

LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintaining of cell cultures and perform toxicological assays
  • Experience in prepare gametes and environment for IVF and facilitate fertilization
  • Designing experiments towards development and validation of recombinant antibodies using standard biochemical, cellular & molecular biologic techniques
  • Maintain viability of gametes, tissues and embryos during processing
  • Performing of experiments such as ELISA and other immunological assays.

Research Scientist

CMR-Viral research and diagnostics laboratory
Nellore
07.2020 - 01.2022
  • Involving of activities related to routine viral diagnostics and viral outbreak investigation
  • Microbiological and Molecular testing including DNA, RNA extractions, PCR, molecular cloning and DNA sequencing
  • Identifying Viruses , associated diseases (SARS CoV-2, Chickungunya, Dengue Zika and Hepatitis) and vaccine effectiveness for hospital
  • Managing influx and demand for COVID-19 testing along side routine workload procedures
  • Supervise molecular biology experiments (including sample management, sample preparation, genotyping and gene expression experiments).

Education

Ph.D. - Microbiology

Department of Microbiology, Sri Venkateswara University
06.2020

M.Sc. - Industrial Microbiology

Sri Venkateswara University
06.2010

B.Sc. - Microbiology, Botany and Chemistry

Sri Venkateswara University
06.2008

Skills

  • Extraction of DNA/RNA
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • PCR qPCR RT-PCR
  • Sanger Sequencing
  • Next Generation Sequencing
  • Genomics Tools
  • DNA Libarires Prepartion
  • Primier designing
  • Genetic analysis
  • Southern blotting
  • Westen blotting
  • Hybridization
  • Cloning
  • BLAST
  • PSI-BLAST
  • PHI-BLAST
  • Molecular Docking
  • Protein sequence analysis tools
  • Immunological Assays
  • Protein Purification
  • Cell Culture Techniques
  • Cell Culture

Training

  • Plant Genetic Engineering, Winter School; UGC-NRCBS, M.K. University, Madurai
  • Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Super Computing Facility at IIT-Delhi, New Delhi
  • Computational genomics and its applications, S.V. University, Tirupati

Publications

  • Basha, Sreenivasulu, Lakshman Kumar Lingamgunta, Jayakumar Kannali, Swarna Kumari Gajula, Ramesh Bandikari, SreenivasuluDasari, Veena Dalavai et al. "Subsurface Endospore-Forming Bacteria Possess Bio-Sealant Properties." Scientific reports 8 (2018).
  • Jayakumar K, Prasada Babu G, Charan Teja P, Swarna Kumari G, Veena Dalavai and Paramageetham Ch (2016), Biomedical Potentials of Talaromyces tratensis-A New Endolichenic Fungi Associated with High Altitude Curstone Lichen Lecanora sp. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences7(5):1412.
  • Dalavai Veena, ParamageethamChinthala, Prasada Babu Gundala, Jayakumar Kannali, Charan Teja Pindi, and Swarna Kumari Gajula. "Growth performance and biochemical analysis of Lyngbya sp. BDU 90901 under different nitrate concentrations." Actaortibotanicibucurestiensis43 (2016): 19-30.
  • Praveen Kumar, K. Jayakumar, and G. Narasimha, Isolation of Lipase producing fungi from groundnut oil mill effluent soil site at Nandyal, Int J. Pharm Bio Sci 2012 Oct; 3(4): (B) 275 - 280.
  • Prasada Babu Gundala, JayaKumar, K and ParamageethamChinthala, physiological and growth promoting characteristics of Pseudomonas putida isolated from forest litter of Tirumala hill forest, Int. J. in Pure and Applied Microbiology 2013; 3(1): 14-16.
  • G Prasada Babu, D Chakravarthy, K JayaKumar and ParamageethamChinthala (2013). Biochemical Characterization of Phosphate Degrading Pseudomonas cichorii isolated From Forest Soils in Seshachalam Hills. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, ISSN: 2320 - 3528. vol 2 issue 1 pp: 27 - 30.
  • Jayakumar. K, Gajula Swarna Kumari, Prasada Babu Gundala, CharanTeja.P, Veena Dalavai and ParamageethamChinthala (2016), Stress Tolarence and Characterization of Actinomycetes from Salt Pan Soil of Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh.Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences7(5):1426.
  • Kumar, K. P., Kalla, R. M. N., Varalakshmi, M., Venkataramaiah, C., Kumari, K. S., Kannali, Jayakumar, ... & Nagaraju, C. (2020). Synthesis, spectral characterization, antimicrobial activity and docking studies against DNA Gyrase-A of new 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzene sulfonamide derivatives. Organic Communications, 13(4), 164.
  • Book Chapter: G. Prasada Babu, K. Jaya Kumar and Ch. Paramageetham (2014) Diversity of Fluorescent Pseudomonads Associated with Forest soils of Eastern Ghats of South Andhra and their Biocontrol Potential against Fusarium Wilt. Recent Trends in Microbial diversity and BioProspecting, ISBN: 978-93-83491-14-8: first ed; pp: 38-52.

References

  • Prof. K. Veerabramhaiah, Head of the Department, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, India, 517502, bramhaiahvet@yahoo.com
  • Prof. Ch. Paramageetham, Head of the Department, Department of Microbiology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India, 517502, paramageethamchintala@gmail.com
  • Dr. B. Srikanth Reddy, Assistant Professor, Dept of Microbiology, ACSR Government Medical College, Nellore, 524004, basikanthu@gmail.com

Timeline

Scientist - Molecular Genetics

American Institute of Pathology and Laboratory Sciences Pvt. Ltd
04.2023 - 01.2024

Manager - Molecular Genetics

LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd
01.2022 - 03.2023

Research Scientist

CMR-Viral research and diagnostics laboratory
07.2020 - 01.2022

Ph.D. - Microbiology

Department of Microbiology, Sri Venkateswara University

M.Sc. - Industrial Microbiology

Sri Venkateswara University

B.Sc. - Microbiology, Botany and Chemistry

Sri Venkateswara University
JAYAKUMAR KANNALI