Nikhil Resume

Respected Sir, Myself Nikhil Kasarpalkar, being given to understand that Super Religare Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. has expansion and diagnostic program on its anvil, I would like to apply for the post of junior Research fellow or any other post in the area of clinical and genetic diagnostic research. I am a graduate in Biotechnology. I am currently pursuing my M.Sc. in Applied Biology with the topic of correlation between chromosomal aberrations and birth asphyxia under the guidance of Dr. Usha Dave. I have presently submitted my Synopsis and awaiting the result from the university. I have gained experience during my M.Sc. Tenure in the areas of clinical genetics, genetic history taking, and genetic testing involved in mental retardation. I have first hand clinical experience in cytogenetics, metabolic disorders and have worked on projects involving Newborn Screening by GC/MS, prenatal screening through DELFIA. Having the above training, I am very, keen in pursuing my career in molecular and genetic diagnostic research. Your esteemed institution offers the right panorama for the accomplishment of my reverie. Enclosed here is my CV highlighting my research ability.

Curriculum Vitae of Nikhil Kasarpalkar Name- Nikhil Kasarpalkar Date of Birth- 23/02/1986 Add: A/4, Ganga Apts, Nr Kamal Sagar Soc. 90 Feet Rd, Bhandup(E). Mumbai 400042 Contact No-+ 919769692895 e-mail- [email protected]

Academics Degree

Institution

M.Sc.( By Research)

Class

Centre For Research In Current Mental Retardation(CREMERE) B.Sc in Biotechnology Vikas College of Arts, First Class Science and Commerce HSC K.J Somaiya College Of First Class Science and Commerce SSC

Indian Education Society’s Secondary School

Year Current April-2006 March, 2003

Distinction March, 2001

Courses Completed Post Graduate diploma In bioinformatics- Vikas Career College in association with Indian Bioinformatics Organisation. Grade A+. 2003-04

Hands on Experience 1) Hands on experience and Training in cytogenetics. Well versed in the technique of separation and identification of chromosomes(Karyotyping) through G-banding 2) Through understanding and training in the isolation, separation and identification of Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) through Leucocytes 3) Have handled cases of biotinidase deficiency and multiple carboxylase deficiency. with a fine understanding relating to the its literature and the technique of its detection 4) Training in high risk prenatal screening in the first and second trimester of pregnancy with the DELFIA system. Well versed in handling the assays for the related markes of free βhcg, PAPP-A for the first trimester and free β-hcg, AFP and UE3 in the second trimester

5) Training in handling the High Performance Thin Layer Chromatogarph (HPTLC)used in the separation of serum amino-acids which are useful of diagnosis of certain metabolic disorders 6) Training in the handling of the Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)for diagnosis of many Metabolic Disorders 7) Have a through understanding of the techniques to lucratively process molecular DNA samples

Experience In Genetics 1. Well Versed in the history taking of genetic disorders related to Mental Retardation with regards to the proper handling and through detailing of the concerned patients related to 2. Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile X Syndrome and other genetic disorders 3. An expirence of over 2 ½ years in cytogenetics, metabolic genetics, genetic history taking, biochemical genetics, molecular genetics and genetic counseling. 4. Have worked as a assistant fellow in the ICMR project for the screening and diagnosis of lysosomal storage disorders under the guidance of Dr. Usha P. Dave 5. Have worked for 1 year as a junior research fellow at Preventine Life Care 6. Experience of organizing and successfully conducting workshops and seminars related on Genetics and Genetic disorders 7. Trained in taking lectures and practical related to basics of genetics, Metabolic genetics, Inborn Errors Of Metabolism, Cytogenetics

Publications and Presentations 1.

Kasarpalkar N, Arora M and Dave U (2008) “Is advanced maternal age a criteria for screening Indian pregnant women?- chromosomal profile in 280 down syndromes ” presented at International conference On Medical And Community Genetics 2. Kasarpalkar N, Sanghi V, Kavimandan B and Dave U (2009). “A Spectrum of Arylsulfatase- A Deficiency (MLD) – a rare neurodegenerative disorder” presented at the 7th Annual Conference of Bombay Neurosciences Association ( BNA )

Prizes First prize in the Event of Srujan -2005 organised by Smt. C.H.M College, Ulhasnagar for the project titled “Pseudogenes and Bioinformatics”