Srinivas Parthasarathy
EDUCATION
College / University
Sri Venkateswaran College, University of Delhi
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Science
Major Subjects
Biochemistry; Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Membrane Biology and Bioenergetics, Genetics
Country
India
Lab Experience
Basic molecular biology techniques such as plasmid isolation, restriction digestion, gene cloning techniques, RT-PCR, protein purification techniques such as gel filtration chromatography, affinity chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, protein over expression in E. coli and purification, protein analysis using SDS PAGE, Western Blotting and ELISA, animal handling and behavior paradigms including anxiety tests (Open Field Test, Passive Avoidance), drug injection in adults.
Projects / Research
- Sep - Dec 2007: Cloning and characterization of the signal transduction genes of the M. tuberculosis two component system
- June - July 2007: Role of aminoguanidine in ameliorating the temporary memory impairment caused by acute Hypobaric Hypoxia in mice
- May - June 2007: Over expression of M. tuberculosis protein Rv2027 in E. coli and purification using Ni-NTA column
- Nitric oxide associated with iNOS expression inhibits acetylcholinesterase activity and induces memory impairment during acute hypobaric hypoxia. Udayabanu M, Kumaran D, Unnikrishnan Nair R, Srinivas P, Neeta Bhagat, Aneja R, Anju Katyal. Brain Research, Volume 1230, 16 September 2008, Pages 138-149
Scholarships / Awards
| 2008 – 2009: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
| 2005 – 2008: | CBSE merit scholarship for outstanding performance in the All India Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (Class XII) |