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Summary:
My background includes five years of experience working as a research fellow/associate research
scientist in both hospital and academic positions. Highlights of my credentials include:
Experience in biomaterial characterization and fabrication; interactions between
biomaterial and cells/tissues/organs;
Experience in using nano particles nano fibers for drug delivery;
Comprehensive knowledge of molecular and cell biology, familiar with state of the art
molecular and cell biology techniques;
A proven track record of peer review publications.
Objective:
A challenge position in the field of pharmaceutical/Biotech where my extensive experience and
background can be utilized.
Immigration Status:
US permanent resident (Authorized to work in the U.S., no visa sponsorship needed.)
Professional Experience:
Research Associate:
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Connecticut (2012-present)
Developed protocols for nucleus receptor of the juvenile hormone Methyl Farnesoate
Detected and analyzed chemical compounds in environmental samples
Mentored and supervised undergraduate students; Train new lab members. Manage
laboratory instrument, maintenance, ordering, and chemical inventory
Associate Research Scientist:
Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Northeastern University (2011-2012)
Developed SKOV-3 i.p, i.v. model
Developed EGFR-targeted nanoemulsion formulation protocols
Formulation characterization assess size, charge and encapsulation efficiency studies
Research Fellow:
Center for Engineering in Medicine, Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital
(2009-2011)
Developed an engineered skin substitute that can deliver multiple factors to improve
wound healing response
Histology analysis
Supervised summer students and technicians
Research Assistant:
Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (2003-2009)
Developed non-woven nano scaffolds using polycaprolactone (PCL) for applications in
dermal filling, grafting, and tissue regeneration
Designed a nano fiber spinning setup.
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Optimized all electrospinning structure parameters for cell growth and differentiation
Laboratory Skills:
Materials Characterization: Fiber diameter and distribution measurement, Mercury
porosimeter, Zeta sizer, UV spectrophotometer, DSC, TGA, TMA, HPLC, GC/MS
Materials fabrication: Electrospinning biomaterials (including PCL, PLLA, PLGA, collagen
etc.), Phase separation, Nano/Microspheres for drug delivery, Microfluidizer
Microscopy: Optical microscope, Fluorescent microscope, Laser scanning confocal
microscope (LSCM), Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
Cell Biology: Primary cultures of 3T3 fibroblasts, human Mesenchymal Stem cells, SH-
SY5Y neuroblastoma cells, HpG2 human liver cancer cells, Keratinocytes, SKOV3,
SKOV3TR, A2780, A2780CP human ovarian cancer cells, J774 macrophage cells , Cell
live/dead assay, Cell cytotoxic assay (MTS), Flow cytometry
Molecular Biology: DNA digestion assay, PCR, Western Blot, Protein binding assays
Biochemistry: Immuno-fluorescent and immuno-histochemical staining of tissue and cells
Animal husbandry: Handle mice and rats for wound healing research, Excision and burn
surgery for mice, Subcutaneous tumor xenograft model, Intraperitoneal tumor model,
Isolating cells for establishing cultures, Harvesting organs, Laboratory animal care and
maintenance
Education:
Ph.D, Biomedical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA,
USA (2009)
MS, Physics University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA, USA (2003)
M.phil, Physics, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China (2000)
BS, Materials Science, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China
(1991)
Selected Publications:
Candidate's Name , Melissa Przyborowski, Francois Berthiaume. Stem Cells for Skin Tissue
Engineering and Wound Healing Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering, Vol.37(4-5),
2009, p399-421.
Candidate's Name , Heather Michaud, Sankha Bhowmick. Controlled Vacuum Seeding as a Means
to Generate Uniform Cellular Distribution in Electrospun Polycaprolactone (PCL) Scaffolds
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, Vol.131 (7), 2009, pPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE
Candidate's Name , Michael Lovett, Prabir Patra, David Kaplan, Sankha Bhowmick. Effects of
Electrospun Fiber Diameter and Surface Area on Time-dependent Changes in Cell Numbers
Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Vol.(3), 2009, p269-279.
Candidate's Name , Prabir Patra, Steven Warner, Sankha Bhowmick. Role of Fiber Diameter in
Adhesion and Proliferation of NIH 3T3 Fibroblast on Electrospun Polycaprolactone
Scaffolds Tissue Engineering Vol.13(3), 2007, p579-587
Candidate's Name , Prabir Patra, Steven Warner, Sankha Bhowmick. Optimization of
Electrospinning Process Parameters for Tissue Engineering Scaffolds Biophysical Reviews
and Letters Vol.1(2), 2006, p153-178
References:
Available upon request.
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