Amruta Patil
Biotechnologist
Singapore
Summary
I accomplished by PhD work from Department of Biotechnology, MGM University of Health Sciences, which is one of a state of art medical universities in India. The title of my thesis is “To determine the prevalence of serological and molecular markers of hepatitis B virus in voluntary blood donors from Maharashtra.”
National Rural Health Mission partially funded the project to review the status of a blood safety program in a state of Maharashtra.
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of HBV serological and DNA markers in donor blood bags in the Maharashtra regions, search for a strategy to ensure HBV free unit for blood transfusion, and to provide the most recent baseline data for planning and monitoring of blood safety and quality assurance in blood banks.
The study significantly highlighted the gaps in quality assurance in National blood safety services, which further led to a revised blood safety policy. The study data represented as regional data for the WHO epidemiological data. The most important contributions of the project were the mapping and distribution of HBV strain in state of Maharashtra. The project considered as pioneer leading project for many research questions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Manager
Maharashtra States AIDS Control Organization
Mumbai, Maharashtra
12.2010 - 02.2015
- Assists with developing, implementing, and maintaining the
quality assurance - Perform the initial review of the Quality Control records of
the blood bank - Ensure staff and departmental compliance with all regulatory,
safety, and institution policies and procedures. - Ensure that all work is done according to the required standards.
- Ensure the SOP is followed at all critical steps of process flow
like donor screening , phlebotomy site cleaning, phlebotomy,
temperature maintenance during blood transport, calibrated
centrifuge and trained technical staff in component lab. - Ensure the application of Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP),/Good lab practices(GLP)/Good ClinicalPractices(GCP). - Cross training of different levels of staff.
- Competency management.
- Plans and Helps in Conduction of the refresher and regular
training program of the staff in the blood bank. - Helps in evaluating the knowledge of the new staff and arrange
for the training programs.
Research Fellow
Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College &Research Centre
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
03.2005 - 06.2010
- Development of CD4-CD8 enumeration Immunocount kit.
- To perform enumeration of CD4/CD8 cells of seropositive patients by Immunocount Kit.
- Perform HIV PCR and Viral load of sero- positive patients.
- Performed TB PCR for suspected patients.
- Use of molecular techniques like DNA,PCR,Electrophoresis, spectrophotometer.
- Drug sensitivity check for HIV Patients on HAART by phenotypicassay.
- Guide to MSc students for their projects and dissertation.
- Standardization and updating of SOP and BMR.
- Laboratory management.
- Maintain regulatory requirements.
Microbiologist, Laboratory Quality Control
Electrotech Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
01.2002 - 02.2005
- Conducted Microbiological testing for Ecoli, Coliforms, Streptococci, Staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aerobic Microbial Count and yeast mouldto ensure the quality of water.
- Conducted Organic and Physical Parameters of water samples includes PH, Total dissolve solids( TDS), turbidity etc
- Conducted chemical analysis for general parameters Concerning Substances Undesirable in excess amount, includes barium, copper iron, magnesium, nitrate, nitrite etc.
- Standardized the SOPs and protocols for QC/QA testing.
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
MGM University of Health Sciences
Navi-Mumbai 02.2012 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Aurangabad, Maharashtra 06.1999 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology,Zoology,Chemistry
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Aurangabad, Maharashtra 06.1996 - 05.1999
PG Diploma Laboratory Management Instrumentation -
Temasek Polytedhnic
Singapore 01.2017 - 04.2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research -
Bombay College of Pharmacy
Mumbai 12.2008 - 10.2009
Skills
Molecular Biology
undefinedTimeline
PG Diploma Laboratory Management Instrumentation -
Temasek Polytedhnic
01.2017 - 04.2018
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
MGM University of Health Sciences
02.2012 - 07.2018
Quality Manager
Maharashtra States AIDS Control Organization
12.2010 - 02.2015
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research -
Bombay College of Pharmacy
12.2008 - 10.2009
Research Fellow
Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College &Research Centre
03.2005 - 06.2010
Microbiologist, Laboratory Quality Control
Electrotech Pvt Ltd
01.2002 - 02.2005
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
06.1999 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology,Zoology,Chemistry
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
06.1996 - 05.1999
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