Mayur Vadhvani
EDUCATION
College / University
TATA Institute of Fundamental Research
Highest Degree
Master of Science in Biology
Major Subjects
Neurosciences
Country
India
Lab Experience
Basic molecular biology techniques such as plasmid isolation, restriction digestion, etc. Protein analysis using immunohistochemistry, Western Blotting and ELISA. Gene expression analysis using in-situ hybridization (radioactive and nonradioactive) and RT-PCR. Animal handling and behavior paradigms including electroconvulsive seizure treatment, anxiety tests (Open Field Test, Morris water-maze Test). Surgical skills including stereotaxic surgeries for intra-hippocampal infusions and transcardial perfusions. Maintaining Drosophila stocks, setting up crosses, brain and imaginal disc dissections, drug injections (both in pupae and in adults). Microscopy techniques such as Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy and Apotome Microscopy.
Projects / Research
- Jan 2006 - July 2007: Role of norepinephrine in regulation of structural plasticity in adult rodent piriform cortex / Activity mediated regulation of sonic hedgehog pathway in adult mammalian brain
- Aug 2004 - Dec 2005: Role of hedgehog pathway in regulating the structural plasticity in the Drosophila brain
- May - July 2003: Transient expression and isolation of chimeric recombinant antibody against human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in various plant species
Scholarships / Awards
2007 – 2008: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
Aug 2004 – July 2007: | Junior Research Fellowship funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India |