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Pratibha Singh

Tiffin,Iowa

Summary

With over 12 years of experience at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, I am skilled in modern molecular and cell biology techniques and have a strong foundation in experimental design and scientific writing. I have a proven record of advancing research and clinical studies through innovative methodologies. Known for a collaborative spirit, I actively contribute to team knowledge, peer-reviewed publications, and uphold lab safety and ethical standards.

A dedicated researcher passionate about scientific advancement, I excel in designing and executing research experiments, data collection, and statistical analysis. Highly adaptable and team-oriented, I bring a focused, analytical approach to each project to drive meaningful scientific progress.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Associate

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
  • Processing and embedding (Wax, OCT, sucrose) small, large animal and human tissues, microtomy and crayo Sectioning. special staining. H&E, Luxol blue, dPAS etc.
  • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.

Research Assistant 3A

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
  • Conducted extensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects, significantly expanding team's knowledge base.
  • Managed research databases with utmost diligence, ensuring data integrity and security.

Research Assistant-Lab Manager

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Successfully handling the environmental health and safety (EHS)
    audits for the lab. Responsible for IACUC Amendments and similar protocol submissions.
    Track various indicators of project progress and summarize in reports to the research team.
    Facilities and Equipment Management: Identify laboratory purchasing needs and initiate purchasing requests,
    monitor accounts/expenditures; reconcile statements. Knowledge of complex laboratory
    techniques,Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.+
  • Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
  • Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.

Research Assistant 3A

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
02.2015 - 07.2020

Laboratory Maintenance and Management: Identify laboratory purchasing needs and initiate purchasing requests,
monitor accounts/expenditures; reconcile statements. Participated regular meeting with researcher and collaborators
Maintain Cell culture: Harvesting, Culturing,Freezing and thawing of HEK cells, sterile practice. Research on substrate stiffness for Wound healing project and mutation study of Collagen 1 and Collagen VI in human blood sample of bullous Pemphigoid patients. This study got publish in AIP advance 2021.

Research Assistant 3A

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
04.2012 - 02.2015
  • Organized research materials and maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Maintain Mouse colony (Breeding, genotyping). Molecular biology (PCR, qRT PCR, Protein Isolation, Western blotting) Immunoflourescence, IHC, Fluorescence and Confocal Microscopy.

Education

Ph.D. - Biochemistry

Osmania University,
Hyderabad, Telangana, 500007, India
08-2021

Master of Science - Biochemistry

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Te
Pantnagar, Uttarakhand,263153, India
06-2001

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar P
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh , India
06-1999

Skills

  • Lab safety, Lab Operation and Managements
  • Laboratory techniques (Modern Molecular, Cellular biology technique), DNA, all type RNA isolation PCR, qRT PCR, Primer designing, Cloning-subcloning, Protein Isolation,Western Blotting, Northern Blotting, Sequencing, ELISA, Coimmunoprecipitaion,IHC, IF, Fluorescent and confocal microscopy Various Cell and Bacterial culture, Specimen processing and all Histology experiments
  • Experimental design, Scientific writing, Data interpretation,Literature reviews, Ethics compliance, Qualitative research, Clinical research

Certification

2007-2011 Senior research fellowship and contingency grant for PhD program from University Grant Commission

(UGC), India.

2004-2007 Junior research fellowship and contingency grant for PhD program from University Grant Commission

(UGC), India.

2000-2002 Indian Council of Agriculture and Research (ICAR) contingency and student Fellowship during M.Sc.

program.

Timeline

Research Associate

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
01.2024 - 11.2024

Research Assistant 3A

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
02.2022 - 12.2023

Research Assistant-Lab Manager

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
08.2020 - 02.2022

Research Assistant 3A

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
02.2015 - 07.2020

Research Assistant 3A

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
04.2012 - 02.2015

Ph.D. - Biochemistry

Osmania University,

Master of Science - Biochemistry

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Te

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar P
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