ROHIT NAIR – Unveiling the Secrets of Microbial Marvels: A Journey through Cancer Resistance and Sustainable Agriculture!

ROHIT NAIR
Microbiologist
Location: Mumbai

SUMMARY
A dedicated microbiologist with expertise in microbial isolation, cultivation, and molecular techniques. Experienced in leading teams in research projects focused on drug resistance in cancer and sustainable agricultural practices. Possesses strong analytical skills and proficiency in utilizing various laboratory techniques and instrumentation.

KEY SKILLS
➢ Microbial isolation and cultivation
➢ Microbial staining
➢ Serial dilutions
➢ Media preparation
➢ Sterility testing
➢ Aseptic sampling
➢ Sterilization techniques
➢ Molecular cloning
➢ Molecular conjugation and transformation
➢ Analytic skills
➢ Animal Tissue Culture
➢ Animal model handling
➢ Protein expressions
➢ Tissue immunofluorescence
➢ Protein-protein interactions

INSTRUMENTATION & SOFTWARE
➢ Colorimetric analysis
➢ UV spectroscopic analysis
➢ Western blot
➢ Gel electrophoresis
➢ qPCR
➢ RT-PCR
➢ ELSIA
➢ Automated plate readers
➢ Microscopy
➢ ImageJ, ImageLab and GraphPad

EXPERIENCE
Dissertation trainee, ACTREC, Navi Mumbai
May 24 – August 24
• Demonstrated role of 3 proteins that mediate drug resistance in colorectal cancer.
• Advised on medical interventions to prevent drug resistance in cancer.
• Proficient in Western blot, gel electrophoresis, RT-PCR, qPCR, Animal Tissue Culture, protein-protein interactions, and animal model handling.

EDUCATION
➢ Master’s in Microbiology, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, 8.49 CGPA
2023-2025
❖ Thesis: The loss of desmosomal protein promotes therapy resistance in colorectal tolerant persister cells through α6β4 integrin activation and ferroptosis inhibition.
• Investigated the role of desmosomal proteins in promoting therapy resistance in colorectal cancer.
• Learned proteomics, molecular techniques, and bioinformatic tools

❖ Thesis: Biodegradation of Mancozeb Fungicide by Indigenous Soil Microorganisms.
• Demonstrated the ability of a bacterial culture to degrade a toxic fungicide.
• Learned bacterial enrichment, isolation, and culturing techniques.

➢ Bachelor’s in Microbiology, Jai Hind College, Mumbai, 9.93 CGPA
2020–2023

ACHIEVEMENTS
➢ Led a team of three in bioremediating fungicide-contaminated agricultural sites during master’s program.
➢ Led a team of 6 in implementing organic waste material as natural fertilizers in agricultural practices.

SKILLS:
Microbial isolation, Microbial staining, Serial dilutions, Media preparation, Sterility testing, Aseptic sampling, Sterilization techniques, Molecular cloning, Molecular conjugation and transformation, Analytic skills, Animal Tissue Culture, Animal model handling, Protein expressions, Tissue immunofluorescence, Protein-protein interactions, Colorimetric analysis, UV spectroscopic analysis, Western blot, Gel electrophoresis, qPCR, RT-PCR, ELSIA, Automated plate readers, Microscopy, ImageJ, ImageLab, GraphPad
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