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Hire Dr. Anuja N.

Switzerland

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I am currently working as a post-doctoral research associate, at the institute of cell biology, Bern. As a part of this job, I am working towards writing a manuscript suitable for scientific publication of the results obtained from my PhD study. I have achieved a PhD degree in neurobiology from the institute of cell biology, Bern. The aim of my research was to characterize the poorly understood mechanisms that lead to the dysfunction of one of the most important respiratory muscle-diaphragm, in severe form of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. To accomplish this, I investigated not only the neuro-muscular circuitry but also the motoneuron circuitry. Since this was a new field of study in my lab, I can say that I have independently orchestrated this project and set-up new techniques in my laboratory. A part of my research was already published in the second year of my PhD study. Through my research in this field, I have developed a keen interest in various neuromuscular and motor neuron diseases. Prior to this, I was working as a postgraduate research assistant at the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Oxford. The project I was working on was aimed at identifying the protein interacting partners of the transcription factor-Cited2. This project enabled me to gain expertise in mouse genetics, bioinformatics tools and molecular biology techniques. I also developed time management and team working skills as I was working on different projects headed by four post doctoral research fellows in the laboratory. During my Masters programme at the University of Leicester, I worked on a seven month research project which provided me with a strong background of RNA biology. I was awarded 100% marks for my dedication, hard work and contribution to this project by my supervisor.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biology/Life Sciences
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ Neurobiology
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Neurology
• ☆ Cardiovascular Disease
• ☆ Pulmonology/Respiratory Disease
• ☆ Audio Transcription

Services

• Writing
• Consulting
• Product Development

Work Experience

Post-doctoral research associate

Institute of cell biology

September 2014 - Present

Post-doctoral research associate

Institute of cell biology, Bern

August 2014 - June 2015

Post-graduate research assistant

Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics

November 2008 - July 2010

Post-graduate research assistant

Wellcome trust centre for human genetics

October 2008 - June 2010

Post-graduate research assistant

Wellcome trust centre for human genetics

July 2008 - June 2010

Research technician

Department of biochemistry

October 2007 - October 2008

Research technician

University of Leicester

September 2007 - September 2008

Research technician

Department of biochemistry

July 2007 - June 2008

Education

PhD neurobiology

Institute of cell biology

August 2010 - August 2014

PhD in neurobiology

Institute of cell biology, Bern

July 2010 - July 2014

MSc molecular genetics

Department of molecular genetics

September 2006 - September 2007

MSc in molecular genetics

University of Leicester

August 2006 - August 2007

BSc in Biotechnology

University of Mumbai

May 2003 - May 2006

BSc biotechnology

Department of biotechnology

June 2003 - June 2003

Certifications

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Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

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Central and peripheral defects impair motor units of the diaphragm muscle in severe SMA. Neurobiology of disease.