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Samayita G.
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Education
Education Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Biology; Texas Tech University HSC, Lubbock, Texas Master of Science, Department of Biology; December, 2015 Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas Bachelor of Science (Hons.), Department of Zoology; July 2006 University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Experience
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Biology; Texas Tech University HSC, Lubbock, Texas Master of Science, Department of Biology; December, 2015 Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas Bachelor of Science (Hons.), Department of Zoology; July 2006 University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Experience ● Research Assistant, HIV Laboratory, Texas Tech University o HIV biology, Restriction factors in HIV, Innate Immunity, Viral Agents o Assisted in descriptive, exploratory or experimental research; publication activities, data collection, data management and/or data analysis o Supervises undergraduate students working on assigned research projects o Performs other duties as assigned by supervising instructor Protocols involving: o Tissue and cell culture (BSL2 level) o Gene knock down o Transfection o Luciferase Assay o Ubiquitination Assay o SUMOylation Assay o Molecular Biology (Western blot, SDS-page, Gel electrophoresis etc.) o DNA/RNA/Protein Extraction and Purification o Protein production using bacterial vectors o PCR (RT-PCR, qPCR) and cloning o Aseptic Technique o Biological Assays ● Research Assistant, Molecular and Microbiology Laboratory, Lamar University o Investigating Rhomboid genes in Parasites (Trichomonas vaginalis, Tritrichomonas foetus and Lesihmania) o Pathogenic microorganisms, Host-pathogen interaction and effects of parasite infection on mammalian cells (HeLa cells and U937) o Detection of Bacterial agents, detection of Escherechia coli and Coliform bacteria in water samples in the neighborhood paper mill o Analyses of stormwater discharge from Meadwestvaco Paper mills in Evadale TX o Investigating of surface protein and rhomboid proteins in Leishmania amazonensis and Leishmania donovani o Assisted in descriptive, exploratory or experimental research; publication activities, data collection, data management and/or data analysis o Supervises undergraduate students working on assigned research projects o Performs other duties as assigned by supervising instructor Protocols involving: o Tissue and cell culture o Molecular Biology (Western blotting, Southern blotting, SDS-page, Gel electrophoresis etc.) o DNA/RNA/Protein Extraction and Purification o Plasmid construction o Protein production using bacterial vectors o PCR (RT-PCR, qPCR) and cloning o 2D Gel Electrophoresis o MPN and Collilert Test o Aseptic Technique o Biological Assays ➢ Teaching Fellow, Department of Biology, Lamar University o Assisted in laboratory teaching of Anatomy and Physiology o Prepared laboratory experiments, exams, homework, and practice problems o Led weekly laboratory and/or problem-solving and discussion sections for groups of 25-30 students o Supervised students in final projects, graded exams and weekly homework ➢ Graduate Assistant, Department of Biology, Lamar University o Assisted faculty with biology experiments for coursework o Assisted faculty with different projects and academic research experiments ➢ Research Assistant, Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Lamar University o Investigated the effects of Arsenic and Soil Composition on Brassica rapa (Wisconsin Fast Plant) Growth. o Investigated the salt effects on germination of Vigna radiata and Raphanus sativus o Investigated the ecotoxicology of earthworm Eisenia fetida (Bouche) o Determined the physicochemical and biological impacts of domestic fertilizers on a simple aquatic eco-system. Protocols involving: o Ames assay o Germination Assay o Titration o Estimation of pH in soil and water ➢ Research Assistant, Department of Zoology, Calcutta University, West Bengal, India o Studied and analyzed different community and biodiversity in marine ambience Protocol involving: Quadrate sampling Expertise ● Electrophoresis ● DNA Fingerprinting ● Western Blot ● ELISA, Biological Assays ● Experimental Design ● DNA/RNA Extraxtion, Purification, Ligation, Transformation • Bioinformatics (TMHMM server, BLAST, ExPASy, TMRPress2D, BioEdit etc.) ● Experience with Biotech equipment (Thermalcyclers, Spectrophotometers, Centrifuges, Microscope etc.) , Aseptich Technique ● Growing and maintain cell line (Parasites and Mammalian cells), strain collection ● Immunofluorescence ● Immunodiffusion/ Bacterial detection ● Laboratory Animal Handling ● Biostatistics (Pedigree Analysis, Chi-Square Test, t-Test, Computer Data Analysis) • Determination of dissolved O2 and dissolved free CO2 ● Study of Micro Arthropods in Soil and Water ● Staining and identification of different stages of meiotic division Training o Biological Safety o Blood Born Pathogens o Safety Awareness o Chemical Hygiene Plan o Hazard Communication o Lab Safety Organizations and Leadership ➢ American Society for Clinical Pathologists Student member (since 2015) ➢ American Society for Microbiology Lamar University Chapter (LU-ASM), 2013-2014 Secretary and Outreach Program Assistant, Student member (since 2013) o Supported and led ASM group with public education and outreach efforts, such as Microbiology Outreach Program for local elementary and middle school students
Subject Expertise
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