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Anuradha Rajulapati

Flowermound,USA

Summary

Accomplished Scientist with a robust background in proteomics and genomics, honed at BIORA THERAPEUTICS and UT HEALTH NORTH EAST. Excelled in developing cutting-edge biomolecular detection technologies and leading critical research projects. Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and a commitment to innovation in human health, complemented by strong leadership in laboratory management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientist II

BIORA THERAPEUTICS
01.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for planning and execution of experimental approaches to product concepts aimed at developing human proteomics and genomics-based products for the GI diseases
  • Activities include developing, overseeing and carrying out complex experimental series with consideration of many variables
  • Can represent laboratory R&D function as a core team member, interfacing with peers from other functions
  • Design and execute protocols using Quanterix – SIMOA (Single molecule assay) and PerkinElmer Alphalisa (bead based immunoassays) technologies for the ultrasensitive detection of biomolecules on day-to-day basis
  • Use various techniques including conjugating antibody or protein to quanterix beads, biotinylation and FITC conjugation of proteins and antibodies, validating coupled antibodies and proteins, performing alphalisa assays, performing cell cultures to stimulate and knocking out some proteins of our interest and running westerns blots check, data interpretation, data analysis and trouble shooting bead bead based immunoassays
  • Clinical trials: Excellent in biobanking, performing diagnostic assays and data analysis
  • Responsible for the overall maintenance of the laboratory, including equipment, instrumentation, chemical inventory
  • Prepare in-house buffers, standards and stock solutions and maintaining cell lines and cell culture

Research Associate

UT HEALTH NORTH EAST
Tyler, TX
11.2014 - 07.2017
  • Investigated the pathophysiological significance of factor VIIa interaction with endothelial cell protein C receptor
  • Analyzed the mechanisms by which tissue factor EPCR contribute or influence pathogenesis of various diseases, including cancer and inflammation
  • Maintain and upkeep of transgenic mouse colonies
  • Provided overall lab management, leading the designated research project
  • Utilized various techniques, including mouse breeding and colony management, Tail vein injections, Immunohistochemistry, ELISA, western blotting, PCR, RT-PCR, cloning, Protein productions in cell cultures, purification of proteins and antibodies using column chromatography, cell-cytotoxicity tests

Research Assistant

UNT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
Fort Worth, TX
03.2012 - 10.2014
  • Worked on a research project focused on autonomic regulation of blood pressure under chronic intermittent hypoxia condition, stimulating obstructive sleep apnea
  • Research techniques include microinjections, telemetry, perfusions, brain sectioning, immunohistochemistry, PCR, RT-PCR, cell culture, western blotting, mouse colony management, genotyping, training graduate students, and maintenance of laboratory

Biological Technician

MBR CANCER CENTER, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Morgantown, WV
05.2010 - 02.2012
  • Studied the role of HEF1 and AurA in breast cancer and role of HDAC6 and Cortactin in invasion and metastasis of breast cancer
  • General laboratory management, including training new lab members, ordering supplies and maintaining the lab environment
  • Utilized Cell culture, Cell transfection, Viral infection, cell sorting and creation of stable cell lines, Immunofluorescence, bacterial culture, Protein production and purification from baculoviral Plasmid DNA isolation, molecular cloning, DNA and RNA extraction and purification, Kinase Assay, ELISA, Western blotting, PCR, Gelatin/Casein Zymography, genotyping, mouse colony management, and mouse studies

Research Lab Technician, Department of Biology

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Huntington, WV
03.2010 - 05.2010
  • Analyzed the toxicity of Ceriumoxide nanoparticles in C.elegans
  • Troubleshot various immunohistochemistry protocols on C.elegans
  • Conducted general laboratory management, Protein-gel analysis and western blotting, plasmid isolation, cell culture work

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Huntington, WV
01.2008 - 03.2010
  • Completed Master’s thesis, High Resolution Single Molecule Optical Localization of Multiple Fluorophores on DNA Origami Constructs
  • Thesis research, laboratory record keeping, tracking of project resources, preparation of stock solutions, and autoclaving tips and containers
  • Involved in overseeing laboratory safety and compliance
  • Synthesis and purification of fluorescently labeled Dendrimer-DNA complexes and DNA origami, Imaging DNA origami sample by Optosplit microscope (Two channel fluorescence microscope), analyzing results by MATLAB and Lab VIEW software
  • Analyze samples using mass spectrometry

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Huntington, WV
12-2009

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

SRI PADMAVATHI WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
01.2006

Skills

  • DNA/RNA extraction and purification
  • Plasmid isolation
  • Molecular cloning
  • PCR
  • RT-PCR
  • Cell culture
  • Cell transfections
  • Viral infections
  • Cell sorting
  • Bacterial cultures
  • BCA protein assay
  • Kinase assay
  • ELISA
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Western blotting
  • Gelatin/ casein zymography
  • PAGE/agarose gel running
  • Microscopy
  • Immunofluorescence
  • Genotyping
  • Mouse colony management
  • Mouse IV, intraperitoneal, tail vein injections
  • Mouse micro injection
  • Telemetry surgeries
  • Perfusions
  • Brain sectioning
  • Cell – cytotoxicity assays
  • FITC/biotin conjugation
  • Biotin quantitation
  • Immune assays
  • Alphalisa (bead based immuno assay)
  • SIMOA(single molecule immune assay)
  • Biobanking
  • Sample accessioning
  • Data interpretation and analysis
  • Tissue processing

Oral Presentations

  • Role of Catecholaminergic A2 neurons of nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS) in cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations to chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) in rats, Featured Topic: Neural Mechanisms In Cardiovascular Regulation, FASEB 2013, Gleneden Beach, OR
  • Knockdown of tyrosine hydroxylase in the nucleus of the solitary tract reduces elevated blood pressure during chronic intermittent hypoxia, Invited talk; Featured Topic: Central Nervous System Modulation of Cardiorespiratory Responses to Hypoxia, EB 2013, Boston, MA
  • Pharmacological Concentrations of Recombinant Factor VIIa Restores Hemostasis in Acquired Hemophilia Primarily Independent of Tissue Factor, Submitted to 56th Annual meeting and exposition 2015 of American Society of Hematology, Orlando, FL

Presentations And Abstracts

  • Pharmacological Concentrations of FVIIa restores hemostasis independent of tissue factor in antibody-induced Haemophelia mice, Journal of Blood, 11/2015, 126, 293
  • Angiotensin receptor subtype AT1a and AMPA receptor subunit GluR2 mRNA levels are reduced in A2 neurons of nucleus of the solitary tract following chronic intermittent hypoxia, Experimental Biology 2013, Boston, MA
  • Role of Catecholaminergic A2 neurons of nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS) in cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations to chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) in rats, Neural Mechanisms In Cardiovascular Regulation, FASEB 2013, Gleneden Beach, OR
  • Knockdown of tyrosine hydroxylase in the nucleus of the solitary tract reduces elevated blood pressure during chronic intermittent hypoxia, High Blood Pressure Council Research, Washington DC, 2012

Personal Information

Visa Status: US citizen, Authorized to work anywhere in the USA

References

Available upon request

Scientific Publications

  • B Verstockt, J Stylli, P Rahimian, A Rajulapati, K Ehring, D Thomas, J Sabino, M Ferrante, S Singh, S Vermeire, An increased baseline mucosal TNF burden linked to asalimumab non-response: opportunities for therapeutic drug monitoring, Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis, 14, Supplement_1, 01/2020, S531-S532
  • Gaddam SK, Sundaram J, Rajulapati A, Pendurthi UR, Lella VMR, Factor VIIa interaction with EPCR modulates the hemostatic effect of rFVIIa in hemophelia therapy: mode of its action, Journal of Blood Advances, 06/01/17, 1206-1214, 10.1182/BLOODADVANCES.2016004143
  • Gaddam SK, Sundaram J, Rajulapati A, Pendurthi UR, Lella VMR, Pharmacological Concentrations of recombinant factor VIIa restores hemostasis independent of tissue factor in antibody-induced Haemophelia mice, Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 02/14/16, 14, 3, 546-50, 26727350
  • Kozyulina PY, Loskutov YV, Kozyreva VK, Rajulapati A, Ice RJ, Pugacheva EN, Pro-metastatic protein NEDD9 regulates individual cell migration via caveolin-1 dependent trafficking of integrins, Mol Cancer Res, 03/15/15, 13, 3, 423-38, 25319010
  • Kozyreva VK, McLaughlin SL, Livengood RH, Calkins RA, Kelley LC, Rajulapati A, Ice RJ, Smolkin MB, Weed SA, Pugacheva EN, NEDD9 regulates actin dynamics through cortactin deacetylation in an AURKA/HDAC6-dependent manner, Mol Cancer Res, 05/26/14, 12, 5, 681-93, 24574519
  • McLaughlin SL, Ice RJ, Rajulapati A, Kozyulina PY, Livengood RH, Kozyreva VK, Loskutov YV, Culp MV, Weed SA, Ivanov AV, Pugacheva EN, NEDD9 depletion leads to MMP14 inactivation by TIMP2 and prevents invasion and metastasis, Mol Cancer Res, 01/07/14, 12, 1, 69-81, 24202705
  • Bathina CS, Rajulapati A, Franzke M, Mifflin SW, Knockdown of tyrosine hydroxylase in the nucleus of the solitary tract reduces elevated blood pressure during chronic intermittent hypoxia, Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol, 09/18/13, 24049117

Qualifications Summary

  • Analytical and skilled Scientist with 12 years of experience in molecular biology, cell biology and immunology with solid problem solving, research and analysis skills with Master of Science degree in Chemistry.
  • Adept at assisting with and conducting laboratory experiments on research projects within well-defined guidelines.
  • Proven ability to maintain efficient operation of a laboratory, including providing supervision and guidance to junior level technicians.
  • Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within area of research; collects, prepares, and analyzes specimens.
  • Skilled at documenting work in a timely manner, assist in writing of research protocols, documents, and presenting data to audiences.
  • Capable at quickly adapting to new responsibilities and job requirements outside of current scientific skill set.

Timeline

Scientist II

BIORA THERAPEUTICS
01.2019 - Current

Research Associate

UT HEALTH NORTH EAST
11.2014 - 07.2017

Research Assistant

UNT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
03.2012 - 10.2014

Biological Technician

MBR CANCER CENTER, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
05.2010 - 02.2012

Research Lab Technician, Department of Biology

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
03.2010 - 05.2010

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
01.2008 - 03.2010

Master of Science - Chemistry

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

SRI PADMAVATHI WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY
Anuradha Rajulapati