Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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.
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.
Academics
Degree Institution Class Year
M.Sc.( By Research) Centre For Research In Current Current
Mental Retardation(CREMERE)
B.Sc in Biotechnology Vikas College of Arts, First Class April-2006
Science and Commerce
HSC K.J Somaiya College Of First Class March, 2003
Science and Commerce
SSC Indian Education Society’s Distinction March, 2001
Secondary School
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 β-
hcg, 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
Prizes
First prize in the Event of Srujan -2005 organised by Smt. C.H.M College,
Ulhasnagar for the project titled “Pseudogenes and Bioinformatics”