Rajesh Damodaran
Glen Allen,USA
Summary
An experienced bioanalytical professional with six years of expertise in the development of PK (pharmacokinetic), immunogenicity, and Nab (neutralizing antibody) assays. Throughout my career, I have successfully contributed to the design, validation, and execution of various bioanalytical projects, ensuring accurate and reliable data generation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scientist
PPD - A Part of Thermo fisher
05.2021 - Current
- Act as principal investigator and project technical leader for multiple projects, interact with clients on a weekly basis (or as needed) to provide updates, review and evaluate data, write methods and plans, understand, and deliver the requirements of in-house & client SOPs and FDA guidance.
- Developing and validating immunogenecity ADA, Neutralizing antibodies (Nab) and PK assays.
- Manage and monitor research team to achieve client deadlines and perform in team-based matrix environment as well as independently.
Associate Research Scientist
PPD - A Part of Thermo fisher
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Developing and validating PK, immunogenicity and Nab assays.
- Effective co-ordination with internal and external clients to provide need-based results.
- Handle multiple projects with the ability to prioritize and ensure timeliness and quality of deliverables.
- Provide guidance and training to junior scientists.
Research Scientist
Lonza Group
11.2011 - 02.2013
- Engage in projects involving drug discovery, biomarker identifications, bio-assay developments (cell-based assays), preclinical studies, pharmaceutical research (Lonza group- Contract Research Organization).
- Involve in procurement process (human and animal tissue samples) and sample management.
Associate Scientist
CavinKare Pvt. Ltd
07.2006 - 10.2011
- Research on cosmeceuticals development (CavinKare), in vitro & in vivo studies.
- isolation of primary cells and research on melanocytes, keratinocytes and dermal papillary cells.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Chemical and Biotechnological Engineering
Université De Sherbrooke
Quebec, Canada03.2018
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Madras
Chennai, India05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Plant Biology and Biotechnology
University of Madras
Chennai, India05.2003
Skills
- Bioanalytical assay development and validation (Ligand binding assays) in a GLP environment using various platforms including ELISA, MSD and GYROS
- Designing validation plans and experiments, act as an analyst and principal investigator in various ligand-binding assay validations, engage in in-process audits, respond to queries from QC and QA
- Experienced in developing assays for PEGylated drugs including ADA and PK (with pre-existing antibodies)
- Effective co-ordination with internal and external clients to provide need-based results with detailed understanding of regulatory expectations and guidance
- Manage and monitor research team to achieve client deadlines and perform in team-based matrix environment as well as independently Handle multiple projects with the ability to prioritize and ensure timeliness and quality of deliverables
Publications and Patents
- Insulin secretion kinetics from single islets reveals distinct subpopulations. Guruswamy Damodaran R, Poussard A, Côté B, Andersen PL, Vermette P. Biotechnol Prog. 2018 Jul;34(4):1059-1068.
- Decellularized pancreas as a native extracellular matrix scaffold for pancreatic islet seeding and culture. Guruswamy Damodaran R, Vermette P. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 2018 May;12(5):1230-1237.
- Tissue and organ decellularization in regenerative medicine. Guruswamy Damodaran R, Vermette P. Biotechnol Prog. 2018 Nov;34(6):1494-1505.
- Hair Loss and the Applied Techniques for Identification of Novel Hair Growth Promoters for Hair Re-Growth. Rajesh Guruswamy Damodaran, Ramakrishna Gupta Pharmacognosy Journal, Volume 3, Issue 22, June 2011, Pages 1-5.
- SKIN CARE AGENT AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF. Venkateswara Rao, Dr & Mukhopadhyay, Triptikumar & Guruswamy Damodaran, Rajesh. (2011).
Timeline
Research Scientist
PPD - A Part of Thermo fisher
05.2021 - Current
Associate Research Scientist
PPD - A Part of Thermo fisher
07.2018 - 05.2021
Research Scientist
Lonza Group
11.2011 - 02.2013
Associate Scientist
CavinKare Pvt. Ltd
07.2006 - 10.2011
Doctor of Philosophy - Chemical and Biotechnological Engineering
Université De Sherbrooke
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Madras
Bachelor of Science - Plant Biology and Biotechnology
University of Madras
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