Dear Dr. Wickes,
I am interested in appying for the post doctoral position
advertised by you. I am a scientist working at the Institute
of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh, India. My main research
interest is in molecular systematics of yeasts and I am
interested in entering the field of medical mycology. I am
enclosing a copy of my CV for your kind consideration and
hope that you will give me an opportunity to work in your
association. I will be glad to provide any other information.
With regards
G S Prasad
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Dr. Gandham S Prasad
Institute of Microbial Technology
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Sector - 39 A
Chandigarh - 160 036
INDIA
Telephone : 0091-172-690 908, 690 025 Ext: 549
Telefax : 0091-172-690 585
Email : "prasad at koel.imtech.ernet.in"
and
"gsp.imtech at mailexcite.com"
Date of Birth : 14.08.1959
Marital status : Married (two kids)
Citizenship : INDIAN
PROFESSIONAL CAREER :
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Present position : Scientist -C
Institute of Microbial Technology
Scientist Fellow : Institute of Microbial Technology
(March 1992 to June 1994)
Post Doctoral : National Institute of Nutrition
Research Associate (Dec. 1990 to March 1992)
Research Associate : National Institute of Nutrition
Post Doctoral (Sept. 1990 to Nov. 1990)
Senior Research : Osmania University
Fellowship (Jan. 1987 to Dec. 1989)
Research Fellow : Sardar Patel University
(July 1983 to Dec. 1986)
Research Experience : FifteenYears
Research Publications : (Please see enclosure - I)
(a) Eleven Research Papers
(b) One US Patent granted
(c) Filed three other Patents
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
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1. Association of Microbiologists of India
2. Indian Science Congress Association
Research Fellowships Awarded :
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Research Fellow : In a Project Sponsored by
University Grants Commission
Senior Research : Awarded by Council of Scientific &
Fellowship Industrial Research
Post Doctoral : Awarded by Council of Scientific &
Research Associate Industrial Research
Post Doctoral : Awarded by University Grants
Research Associate Commission
Areas of Research : 1. Molecular phylogenetic studies
Interest of yeasts
2. Strain improvement of yeasts
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
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B.Sc., Nagarjuna 1980 Botany I Division
University Zoology, 72.3%
Chemistry
M.Sc., Sardar Patel 1983 Botany I Division
University 69.5%
Ph.D., Sardar Patel 1987
University
MAZOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:
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1. Molecular phylogenetic studies of yeasts
2. Strain improvement of yeasts
3. Extremophiles
RESEARCH METHODS FAMILIAR WITH:
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(a) Molecular Cloning
(b) Sequencing
(c) Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis
(d) Basic molecularl biology techniques
(e) Basic biochemistry techniques
RESEARCH PROJECTS:
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Ongoing:
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"Identification and characterization species of yeast genus
Kluyveromyces using PCR amplified spacer regions of ribosomal
RNA genes" (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research;
Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India)
Completed:
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"Development of osmotolerant and ethanol tolerant flocculating
strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae" (Council of Scientific &
Industrail Research)
PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES:
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-"Pasteuer's Heritage - From molecular assymetry to infection and
immunity of diseases",
Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh (1995).
-Chandigarh Symposium on Biology, Chandigarh (1995)
-National Academy of Sciences Conference, Chandigarh (1994)
-Chandigarh Symposium on Biology, Chandigarh (1993)
-Fungi and Biotechnology, Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar (1990)
-New Trends in Biotechnology, Osmania University, Hyderabad (1998)
-Fungal Ecology in Relation to Human Welfare, Osmania University,
Hyderabad (1987)
-New Frontiers in Microbial Technology, Bhopal University, Bhopal(1987)
ADMINISTRATIVE /ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITES:
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-Member, Management Council (1998-2001), Institute of Microbial
Technology
-Member, Organizing Committee of National Conference on "Pasteur's
Heritate"
-Treasurer, National Conference on "Pastuer's Heritage".
ORGANIZATION OF WORKSHOPS/CONFERECES:
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-Taxanomy and molecular biology of Actinomycetes (1996)
-National Conference on "Pastereur's Heritage" (1995)
-Training Course on "General Microbiological Methods" (1994)
-Training Course on "Preservation of Microbes" (1993, 1997)
Names of Scientists for reference:
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1. Prof. H C Dube 2.Dr. Tapan Chakrabarti
Head, Scientist - F
Department of Life Sciences Institute of Microbial Technology
Bhavnagar University Sector 39A
Bhavnagar - 364 002. INDIA Chandigarh - 160 036. INDIA
3. Dr. Ramesh V Bhat 4. Dr. R.K. Jain
Deputy Director Scientist E- II
National Institute of Institute of Microbial Technology
Nutrition (NIN) Sector - 39 A
Hyderabad - 500 007. INDIA Chandigarh - 160 036. INDIA.
Enclosure - I
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RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND PATENTS OF Dr. G.S.PRASAD
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1. Podile A R., Prasad G S., and Dube H C ., 1985. Bacillus subtilis
as antagonist of wilt pathogens. Curr.Sci., 54: 864-865.
2. Prasad G S., Prabakaran K., and Dube H C., 1987. Xylanase
production by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.udum Curr.Sci., 56: 830-831.
3. Podile A R., Prasad G S and Dube H C., 1987. Partial characterization
of antagonistic principle of Bacillus subtilis AF1.
J.Biol. Control. 1(1): 60-65.
4. Prasad G S., Podile A R and Dube H C., 1988. Immobilization of
cell wall degrading enzymes by host and non-host plant cell walls.
Curr.Sci., 57: 723-724.
5. Prasad G S., Podile A R., and Dube H C., 1988. Regulation of
xylanase synthesis and activity in Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.udum.
Indian Phytopath. 41: 443-449.
6. Prabakaran K., Prasad G S., and Dube H C., 1988. Effect of
saccharides on endoglucanase synthesis by Erwinia chrysanthemi.
Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci.(INDIA) B: 58: 443-448.
7. Dube H C., Prasad G S., and Podile A R., 1990. Cell wall
degrading enzymes of vascular wilt fungi. In: Perspectives
of Mycopathological Research. Ed.S K Hasija Today and Tomorrow
Publications, New Delhi. pp 155 - 163.
8. Rao R N, Prasad G S, Sudershan R V and Bhatt R V., 1990.
Fabrication of aflatoxin detection kit and detection of aflatoxins
in groundnut and groundnut products. National Institute of
Nutrition, Hyderabad, India.
9. Prasad G S., and Dube H C., 1991. The influence of host and
non-host cell walls on the induction of cell wall degrading
enzymes in Verticillium dahliae Indian Phytopath. 44: 91-97.
10.Sudershan R V., Prasad G S., Krishna T P and Bhat R V., 1992.
Field level evaluation of aflatoxin detection kit. Journal
of Food Protection 55: 392-394
11.Sasikala C H., Ramana C H V and Prasad G S., 1993. Hydrogen
production by mixed cultures. World Journal of Microbiology
and Biotechnology 10: 221-223
Patents Granted: (one US Patent)
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1. Mondal A K., Prasad G S and Chakrabarti T. Strains of yeast
Saccharomyces cerevisiae and a process for preparation of such
strains (US Patent Number : 5,693,526)
Patents Filed:
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1. Mondal A K., Prasad G S and Chakrabati T. A process for the
preparation of improved strains of yeast Saccharomyces
cerevisiae. Application No :1728/DEL/1994
2. Mondal A K., Prasad G S and Chakrabarti T. Novel Strains of
yeast genus Saccharomyces, species cerevisiae and a process
for preparation of such strains
( Filed in UK, South Africa and Finland)
U.K. Patent Application No: 96302227.2-2105
3. Ganesan K, Viswamitra S, Rohini C, Indrani G, Prasad G S and
Chakrabarti T. A process for preparation of thermotolerant
flocculating strains of yeast. Application filed in India in
July 1998.
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