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Chris Grosser
Summary
Enthusiastic and quality-driven Biomedical Scientist currently pursuing a PhD with a strong background in Pharmacology & Neuroscience. 6+ years of research experience in different countries (India, US) and cultures conducting research protocols, literature reviews, data management and analysis, and presenting at national conferences. Interested in integrating my strong interpersonal skills, research expertise and motivation to interpret and communicate mechanistic and clinical evidence in a dynamic, data-driven, and team-focused environment to ultimately achieve improved patient care.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of MedicineIndianapolis, IN
Graduate Researcher Assistant
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Identified therapeutic neuronal target to induce non-activity energy expenditure in obese individuals and performed in vivo target validation through expression profiling and delivering gene therapeutic approach (adeno-associated virus or AAV).
- Designed, planned, and performed experiments for inter- and intra-university research collaborations to characterize novel anti-obesity and anti-diabetic neuronal targets and investigate small molecules (GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists) as potential pharmacotherapy for diabetes and obesity.
- Leveraged my relations with KOLs to develop several inter- and intra-university collaborations for neuroscience and type-2 diabetes research.
- Led and orchestrated collaborative research with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams (bioinformatics, genomics, oncology) leading to secure a $1.8 million grant and peer-reviewed publication.
- Secured competitive research, writing and travel funding worth $100,000.
- Provided effective guidance to define and identify problems, formulate hypothesis, research design, literature reviews, data management and analyses to several projects including multiple collaborations with industry research.
- Extensively trained in neuroscience, pharmacology, oncology, diabetes mellitus, high-throughput screening, assay development, pre-clinical target validation & evaluation research
- Adept in planning and conducting clinical research on pharmaceutical topics, critically interpret qualitative and quantitative research, ethics, and research communication.
- Used expertise in technical analyses and scientific knowledge to provide advice to internal and external stakeholders including scientists, clinicians, and research students
- Extensive experience communicating and presenting scientific data at local symposiums, national conferences, and inter-university seminars
- Invited eminent KOLs to present their research findings and organized events to effectively engage them with internal stakeholders.
- Compiled and synthesized data to identify larger trends and research patterns impacting area of study and develop strategy to move forward.
- Maintained database of research materials, documents and other paperwork.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA
Research Assistant Intern
09.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Secured the NIH Fogarty HIV-TB Research and Training Program scholarship for the Pitt-India HTRTP program amongst >900 applicants
- Designed and executed research in immunology to investigate the interferon signaling in HIV-Tuberculosis co-infection and its pathogenesis
- Organized and led a departmental-wide student organization in the role of Vice-President
- Conducted departmental journal club
- Gathered and managed clinical trial data for analysis and strategy development.
University Of Calcutta
Research Associate Trainee
07.2015 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Designed and executed research in immunology to investigate the role of interleukin signaling in Leishmaniasis.
- Conducted collaborative research with other inter- and intra-departmental cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams that led to securing government-issued funding and 2 book chapter publications.
- Refined skills in identifying and define problems, formulate of hypothesis, research design, literature reviews, and data management and analysis.
- Managed budget, regulatory requirements, documentation and filings.
University of Calcutta
M.Sc. Dissertation
01.2015 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Designed and executed research to investigate ellagic agent – a small molecule as potential pharmacotherapy candidate for cancer treatment
- Specialized in conducting data analysis, and fundamentals of applied and basic research
- Gained experience communicating and presenting scientific data at local and national conferences
- Performed literature review, data interpretation and analysis.
- Determined readiness of written manuscripts, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
University Of Delhi
Summer Research Intern
05.2014 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Secured the Indian Academy of Sciences summer research scholarship amongst >3000 students nationwide
- Designed and executed research to prepare and characterize virosomes for safe and effective targeted drug-delivery
- Conducted collaborative research with other inter- and intra-departmental teams, compiled data that resulted in procurement of a best poster award amongst >150 students in a departmental symposium.
Education
Indiana University School of MedicineIndianapolis, IN
Ph.D. from Pharmacology
08.2018 - 05.2023
University of Calcutta
M.Sc. from Biochemistry
08.2013 - 05.2015
University of Calcutta
B.Sc. from Microbiology
08.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
Quality controls
Delegating assignments
Literature reviews
Academic presentations
Inventory and supply management
Scientific paper experience
Conducting assays
Faculty collaboration
Research and analysis
Research design
Grant writing
Experimental design
Project Management skills
Event Coordination
Data organization
Lab operations
Written Communication
Scientific Communications
Clinical Trials
Experimental Design
Strategy development
Scientific Outreach
Data Organization & Analysis
Collaborations & teamwork
Leadership
Decision making
Management skills
Volunteer experience
- Mentored 2 graduate, 5 undergraduate and 5 high school students from underrepresented communities on neuroscience research practices, analytical thinking, problem-solving and scientific writing.
- Volunteer for Domestic Abuse Prevention Student Organization to advocate against domestic abuse, raise awareness and create a safe space for domestic abuse victims and survivors on university campus.
- Volunteer monthly for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana to distribute nutritious food to >1million Hoosiers facing hunger and in need of food assistance.
- Volunteer for the non-profit organizations Pather Dishary and Swayam, in India, to organize campaigns to fund education for underprivileged and orphaned children, help create medical awareness and fundraisers to distribute hygiene products and medical supplies to poor and backward communities and supports survivors of domestic abuse
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Timeline
Indiana University School of Medicine
Ph.D. from Pharmacology
08.2018 - 05.2023
Graduate Researcher Assistant
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine
08.2018 - Current
Research Assistant Intern
University of Pittsburgh
09.2016 - 12.2017
Research Associate Trainee
University Of Calcutta
07.2015 - 06.2016
M.Sc. Dissertation
University of Calcutta
01.2015 - 05.2015
Summer Research Intern
University Of Delhi
05.2014 - 08.2014
University of Calcutta
M.Sc. from Biochemistry
08.2013 - 05.2015
University of Calcutta
B.Sc. from Microbiology
08.2010 - 05.2013