Biomedical Research Scientist
San Francisco Bay Area
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- Assistant Professor in Research ( Biochemistry), Dept.of Medicine at University of California, San Diego
- Post Doctoral Fellow, Dept. of Medicine and Dept. of Biology at University of California, San Diego
- Fogarty Fellow, Scripps Institute and Research Foundation; Post Doctoral Fellow, Dept. of Biology, at University of California, San Diego
- Lecturer Research Associate at Rajasthan College of Agriculture at Sukhadia University of Udaipur
- Education
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- Indian Institute of Science
- Maharaja Sayajirao University
- University of Rajasthan
- DMPHS School, Ajmer
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Mahima Vaishnav Ph.D.’s Summary
Experienced Research Scientist in Regulation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Gene Expression, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and Endocrine Biochemistry of Reproduction.
Direct expertise in Research/ Innovation as well as Comprehensive Review, Evaluation and Presentation of Biological Regulatory Mechanisms, Biomedical Research, Diseases, Therapeutic concepts & issues.
Always enthusiastic about Research and Communication:
* Biomedical science: convergence of research, education, business and social aspects * Work involving ideas and people * Interaction with thought leaders (scientists, physicians, investors, entrepreneurs) * Innovation / Discovery
Looking to move into Medical Science Liaison, new business development, competitive intelligence, market research, patent review, technical writing ( publications/ grant proposals, conference/portfolio reports ) or advocacy to VCs/investor relations in a Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Company. Interested in evaluating biotechnologies/products and investment opportunities in Life Sciences for Venture Capital firms.
San Francisco Bay Area
Mail: 1552 East Gate Way, # 323, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone:Home 925-461-3138 Mobile 925-200-5334
E-mail: rani1269@aim.com or mahimavaishnav@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mahimavaishnav
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/4/667/211
Mahima Vaishnav Ph.D.’s Specialties:
Review, Research, Innovation, Discovery, Communication, Publications, Presentations, Technical writing, Grants, Collaborations, Teaching.
Interdisciplinary expertise in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Virology, AIDS, HIV, Cancer, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, Reproductive Biology , Steroidogenesis, Spermatogenesis, Vaccine Development.
Mahima Vaishnav Ph.D.’s Experience
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Assistant Professor in Research ( Biochemistry), Dept.of Medicine
University of California, San Diego
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
June 1992 — May 1994 (2 years )
Principal Researcher: Professor Flossie Wong-Staal
CFAR (Center for AIDS Research),Dept of Medicine,UCSD,La Jolla,CA
Studied Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) gene regulation: Rev Response Element binding Nuclear Factor (NFrre) activity of lymphocytes during HIV infection, latency and reactivation was shown to be physiologically relevant to pathogenesis of AIDS. Explored the status of NFrre during activation of quiescent T cells, as well as, during monocyte to macrophage differentiation. Obtained correlative evidence regarding RRE-binding activity and susceptibility to HIV infection.
Led multiple projects and supervised technicians and students.
Initiated collaborations with other scientists and physicians.
Submitted patent for discovery of NFrre and potential use.
Participated in Grant writing for University wide AIDS Research Program.
Published papers in peer reviewed scientific journals.
Talk at Cold Spring Harbor (NY) meeting '92 on RNA Tumor Viruses.
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Post Doctoral Fellow, Dept. of Medicine and Dept. of Biology
University of California, San Diego
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 1990 — May 1992 (1 year 9 months)
Principal Researcher: Professor Flossie Wong-Staal
CFAR (Center for AIDS Research)Dept.of Medicine,UCSD,La Jolla,CA
Conducted research on Post-transcriptional regulation of HIV gene expression.
Discovered a novel cellular factor, NFrre, which specifically binds to rev response element (RRE) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) RNA.Studied potential role of the cellular factor in Rev mediated transactivation, HIV replication and latency.
Published papers in peer reviewed journals.
Presented findings in conferences.
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Fogarty Fellow, Scripps Institute and Research Foundation; Post Doctoral Fellow, Dept. of Biology,
University of California, San Diego
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
November 1988 — August 1990 (1 year 10 months)
Principal Researcher: Professor Deborah Spector
Dept.of Biology, UCSD, La Jolla, CA
Conducted research on molecular interactions between Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) during dual infection. Molecular basis of interactions between the cis-acting regulatory regions of HIV genome and trans-acting factors specified by HCMV immediate early genes were studied by transient expression assays.
Published papers in scientific journals.
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Lecturer Research Associate at Rajasthan College of Agriculture
Sukhadia University of Udaipur
(Higher Education industry)
July 1983 — July 1984 (1 year 1 month)
Head of Biochemistry Dept: Professor M. M. Simlot
Dept. of Biochemistry, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Sukhadia University , University of Udaipur
known as Mahima Saxena; taught Biochemistry,Cell Biology and Enzymology to M.S.students.
Mahima Vaishnav Ph.D.’s Education
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Indian Institute of Science
Ph.D. , Biochemistry , 1984 — 1988
Principal Researcher: Prof. N. Raghuveer Moudgal
Laboratory of Endocrine Biochemistry,Center for Advanced Research in Reproductive Biology and Molecular Endocrinology (CRBME), Primate Research Lab (PRL), Dept.of Biochemistry (BC) ; Faculty of Science, Indian Institute of Science (I.I.Sc.), Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
Ph.D.(1988): "Studies on Regulation of Testicular function by Gonadotropins: Regulation of Spermatogenesis and Leydig cell function in the rat by Follicle Stimulating Hormone".
Hormonal regulation of spermatogenesis was studied using specific immunoneutralisation of gonadotropins.Presented evidence for FSH dependent paracrine factors that affect chromatin condensation of developing germ cells and spermatozoa.
Published papers.
Presentation at 8th International Endocrinology Conference, 1988, Kyoto, Japan.
Presention at 14th Indian Immunology Society Conf. '87
Indo-US technology transfer workshop '86 on Development of Pre-implantation Embryo at NIHFW, New Delhi.- Activities and Societies:
- My Mentor Principal Researcher: Prof. N. Raghuveer Moudgal, Laboratory of Endocrine Biochemistry, Center for Advanced Research in Reproductive Biology, Dept.of Biochemistry , Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, INDIA.
Ph.D.1988 "Regulation of Testicular function by Gonadotropins--": FSH dependant Paracrine factors affect chromatin condensation of spermatozoa.
Internatl Endocrinology Conf '88 Kyoto Japan
Indo-US Workshop '86 Development of Pre-implantation Embryo at NIHFW N Delhi
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Maharaja Sayajirao University
M.S. , Biochemistry , 1981 — 1983
Academic preparation in depth in Biochemistry, Cell biology, Molecular biology, Virology, Immunology, Physiology, Neurobiology, Metabolism, Nutrition, Enzymology, Microbiology and Biotechnology.
Dissertation on " Percentage of Hemoglobin-F in cord blood as an index of fetal maturity in human infants."
Field Survey on Diet and Nutrition of selected population.
International Conference on Nutrition, Baroda.- Activities and Societies:
- Debate Team, Faculty of Science, Academic Excellence First Position in National Entrance Exam for admission to Dept of Biochemistry Second Position In University in MS Biochemistry. Biochemistry Cell biology Molecular biology Virology Immunology Physiology Neurobiology Metabolism Nutrition Enzymology Microbiology. Dissertation on Percentage of Hemoglobin-F in cord blood as an index of fetal maturity in human infants. Field Survey: Diet Nutrition. Internatl Conf Nutrition. Mahima Saxena.
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University of Rajasthan
B.S. , Biology , 1979 — 1981
Sophia Girls College, Ajmer
B.S Zoology, Botany, Chemistry:Academic Excellence- Activities and Societies:
- known as Mahima Saxena; Class Prefect, Debate, Singing, Dancing. Academic Excellence Award, B.Sc. Biology (Zoology, Botany, Chemistry) Sophia Girls College, Ajmer.
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DMPHS School, Ajmer
12th , Science , 1973 — 1979
Academic Excellence: 1st position in Summer Camp for Talented Science Students ( National Talent Search Award ) ; 1st position in State level Science Fair, 1979.
- Activities and Societies:
- Known as Mahima Saxena. Cultural Secretary, Debate Team, Dance, Singing, Drama Club, Calligraphy, Drawing and Painting, Science Fair, Academic Excellence, National Talent Search Award. Academic Excellence: 1st position in Summer Camp for Talented Science Students ,1979 Ajmer ;1st position in State level Science Fair, 1979, Ajmer.
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Mahima Vaishnav Ph.D.’s Interests:
Professional networking, interaction with thought leaders ( philanthropists, entrepreneurs, investors, physicians, scientists, authors and poets), international travel, singing, yoga, meditation, linguistics ( Sanskrit ), gourmet cooking, investing and real estate. http://www.linkedin.com/in/mahimavaishnav http://www.naymz.com/search/mahima/vaishnav /1290064 http://www.myspace.com/mahimavaishnav http://www.youtube.com/mahimavaishnav http://www.picasaweb.google.com/mahimavaishnav http://mahima.myplaxo.com
Mahima Vaishnav Ph.D.’s Groups:
IISc AANA (Indian Institute of Science, Alumni Association of North America).
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IISc Alumni Group
Mahima Vaishnav Ph.D.’s Honors:
* Fogarty Fellowship, USA, 1988-1989
* University Grants Commission National Senior Research Fellowship, India, 1986-1988
* University Grants Commission National Junior Research Fellowship, India, 1984-1986
* Academic Excellence, II Position in M.S. Biochemistry, MSU, Baroda, India, 1983
* Academic Excellence, I Position in B.S., Sophia Girls College, Ajmer, India, 1981
* First Prize in Debate at University level in MSU Rampage, Baroda, India, 1982
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