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Hire Dr. Manu A.

India

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Virologist, host pathogen interaction, Protein purification and characterization, Molecular Biologist

Profile Summary

Experienced research scientist with a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology offering a robust skill set in molecular biology, cell biology, and virology. Demonstrated leadership abilities, adept at critical thinking, and known for effective communication. Successfully spearheaded several research projects. Adept at time management and able to quickly adapt to new challenges. Recognized as a collaborative team player, known for organizational prowess and a commitment to adhering to timelines.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Apoptosis
• ☆ Oxidative Stress & Mitochondrial Function
• ☆ Antioxidants
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ Protein Sequencing
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Genome Sequencing
• ☆ Mutagenesis
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ Plasmid DNA
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Marine Biology
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Recombinant Protein Expression
• ☆ Aquaculture
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Primary Cells
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Phylogenetics

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Product Development

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research User Research, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Product Development Recipe Development, Product Validation

Work Experience

DST Woman Scientist A

Vellore Institute of Technology

March 2019 - Present

DST-Women Scientist

Vellore Institute of Technology University

March 2019 - September 2022

Instrument Field Application Scientist

Merck India Limited

April 2013 - December 2013

Instrument Field Application Scientist

Merck Specialities Pvt Ltd

May 2013 - November 2013

ICMR Research Associate

Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar

April 2012 - April 2013

Project Associate

National Institute of Immunology

July 2009 - March 2011

Lecturar

Institute of Allied Health and Services, UFHT

February 2008 - June 2009

Education

Research Associate (Infectious Diseases)

Institute of Life Sciences

May 2012 - May 2013

Post Doc (Virology)

National Institute of Immunology

July 2009 - March 2011

PhD (Molecular Biology & Biotechnology)

GBPUA&T

July 2004 - April 2008

PhD Molecular Biology

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

July 2004 - April 2008

MSc in Biotechnology

Department of biotechnology

July 2001 - October 2003

Certifications

• Certificate Course in Medical Writing

  udemy

  August 2024 - August 2024

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Manu Asthana, Javed Masood Khan, Chittibabu Shanthi (2025). Phylogenetic Analysis of SOD Gene Isolated from Indian Variety of Mud Crabs: Scylla serrata and Scylla olivacea . Current Protein & Peptide Science.

Manu Asthana, Simran Mann, Chittibabu Shanthi (2025). Molecular Cloning and Expression of Cryptocyanin Gene Isolated from an Indian Variety of Scylla olivacea . Protein & Peptide Letters.

Manu Asthana, Maqusood Ahamed, Chittibabu Shanthi (2021). First mass spectrometric report of cryptocyanin, a moulting protein from the mud crab Scylla serrata (Forskål, 1775) (Decapoda: Brachyura: Portunidae) in India . Journal of Crustacean Biology.

Manu Asthana, Sushil Kumar Sahu, Amit Kumar, Suchitra Mohanty, Sudipta Chakrabarti, Piyanki Das, Nabanita Roy Chattopadhya, Koustav Chatterjee, Shivaram Prasad Singh, Shanmugam Rajasubramaniam, et al. (2018). Role of Interleukin 28B Polymorphisms in Response to Interferon Based Therapy for Hepatitis C Virus Clearance . Current Drug Metabolism.

S K Sahu, S Chakrabarti, S D Roy, N Baishya, R R Reddy, S Suklabaidya, A Kumar, S Mohanty, S Maji, A Suryanwanshi, et al. (2016). Association of p53 codon72 Arg>Pro polymorphism with susceptibility to nasopharyngeal carcinoma: evidence from a case–control study and meta-analysis . Oncogenesis.

Manu Asthana, Rajesh Chandra, Rajesh Kumar (2013). Hydropericardium syndrome: current state and future developments . Archives of Virology.

Manu Asthana Vinay Kumar Singh (2011). Isolation, Cloning and In silico Study of Hexon Gene of Fowl Adenovirus 4(FAV4) Isolates Associated with Hydro Pericardium Syndrome in Domestic Fowl . Journal of Proteomics & Bioinformatics.

Manu Asthana, Rajesh Kumar, Vipan Kumar, S. K. Shukla, Rajesh Chandra (2010). Isolation and Identification of a Fowl Adenovirus from Wild Black Kites (Milvus migrans) . Journal of Wildlife Diseases.