navin pai

Developed probes for detecting RNA & DNA viruses using Geneious software and validated bioelectric sensor performance using RT-PCR. Characterized ink used for sensors via contact angle, surface free energy, particle size, and zeta potential studies.

Performed Genotyping studies through Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF) using Sequenom for researchers in Oncology, Cardiology, and Pharmacogenomics. Applied advanced analytical techniques to support diverse research areas.

Successfully performed platelet function tests to detect platelet defects and accomplished gene expression and tissue culture studies to characterize unknown mutations. Screened mutations in protein C deficiency patients to establish a genetic database in India.

Handled a project investigating the effects of Dengue virus infection on platelet response to agonists. Gained practical experience in laboratory techniques and research methodologies related to virology and hematology.

Assessed neutrophil functions in glomerulonephritis patients, including respiratory burst assay and phagocytic/opsonic activity. Developed in-house immunofluorescence assays for detecting Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies in vasculitis patients.

Conducted master's research focused on nephrology, contributing to the understanding of renal diseases. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills in medical research and laboratory procedures.

Activities and societies: Participated in case studies at the Life Science consulting club at UCSD.

Successfully completed a collaborative project on non-invasive method of Heparin drug monitoring using Photoacoustic Imaging. Also completed a collaborative project on intracellular cell signalling in myelodysplastic syndrome patients using Flow cytometry. Maintained detailed, concise laboratory notebook in compliance with criteria for scientific rigor and reproducibility.

Successfully completed a collaborative project on intracellular cell signalling in myelodysplastic syndrome patients using Flow cytometry. Maintained detailed, concise laboratory notebook in compliance with criteria for scientific rigor and reproducibility.

Activities and societies: Underwent training in gene expression techniques at Amalia Biron Research Centre for Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Sheba Medical Centre, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Successfully performed platelet function tests to detect platelet defects in patients with bleeding disorders. Accomplished gene expression and tissue culture studies to characterize unknown mutations detected in the study. Screened mutations in patients with protein C deficiency for establishing genetic database in India.

Handled a project on the effects of Dengue virus infection on platelets response to agonists.

Assessed neutrophil functions (respiratory burst assay and phagocytic/opsonic activity) in glomerulonephritis patients. Developed in-house immunofluorescence assay for detecting Anti neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies in patients with vasculitis. Performed immunofluorescent studies on kidney biopsies of ANCA associated renal patients.