Scientist/Biologist

Dr. Varaprasad Bobbarala
Door No 36-92-248/23, Sreenivasa Nagar, Kanchara Palem,
Visakhapatnam, Pin No 530008, Andhrapradesh, India.
Home: 0891-2520176
Mobile: 09949129539
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Objective:
I wish to obtain a research scientist position within a highly motivated scientific team in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical company. I have more than three years working experience as scientist in-charge in a biotechnology company in Visakhapatnam, Andhrapradesh, focusing on new methods development in molecular biology, antibiotic research as well as natural products. I have an excellent academic background, good oral and written communication skills, am open minded and able to interact well with teams, as well as to work independently.

Education: Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) 2003 to 2007
Biochemistry and Botany (Interdisciplinary) Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-3,
Ph.D. Title: "A Search for Antimicrobial Agents from Plant Resources to control Sorghum and Pennisetum Pathogens and Phytochemical Investigation of Scoparia dulcis L".

Masters Degree (M.Sc) 1999 to 2001
Biochemistry
Andhra University Waltair, Visakhapatnam

Bachelors Degree (B.Sc) 1996 to 1999
Biochemistry, Chemistry and Botany
Andhra University Waltair, Visakhapatnam

Additional Certificates:
PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application)
PGDBI (Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics)

Experience: For 'U' Biosciences Visakhapatnam,
SCIENTIST IN-CHARGE 2006 to Till date

VIMTA Labs LTD Hyderabad
BIOCHEMIST 2001 to 2003

Research Experience in Natural Products Chemistry:
• Antimicrobial activity of Medicinal Plants against Pathogenic bacteria and fungi
• Bioassay Guided Fractionation, Isolation, Purification of bioactive compounds
• Method Development and optimization of Extraction of Medicinal Plants, Lichens, Mushrooms and Latexes etc.
• Structure elucidation of New & Novel Natural product metabolites, Development of Bioactive Molecules and Natural Scaffolds of Biological Importance

Research Experience in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry:
• Recombinant DNA/cloning techniques
• Recombinant protein expression in bacteria, mammalian, and insect cells
• PCR / RT-PCR
• Protein Purification
• Gel Shift Assays (RNA-Protein interactions)
• DNA-RNA Hybridization Techniques
• Gel protein separation/Western-Blot
• Analysis of Bio-Molecules, Clinical Bio-Chemistry and advanced diagnostic methods.

Research Projects/Thesis supervised: Master degree and M. Tech. level- 125 (nos.)

Personal Details: Date of Birth 10-05-1976
Nationality Indian
Marital status Married

Workshops/Training attended:
• Participated in National workshop on Recent Developments In Microbiology organized by UGC, CSIR and A.P. State Council of higher education, Department of Microbiology, Andhra University (Oct 18th -20th, 08).
• Presented a paper in State level seminar on Biotechnologies & Developmental Strategies for Eco restoration of Mangrove Forests of Andhrapradesh organized by P.G. Departments of Botany and Biotechnology, Dr. V. S. Krishna Govt. College, Visakhapatnam on 22nd and 23rd March, 2008.
• Participated in National Workshop on Bioinformatics organized by UGC-SAP, Department of Botany, Andhra University (jan24th -29th, 05).
• Participated in National Seminar on Implementation of Bio-Technology and Production of Value Added and Useful Products from Natural Substrates conducted by Andhra University (Dec 1st 2003).
• Participated in National seminar on Trends in Biotechnology in 21st Century Perspectives in Bioactive Molecules at GITAM College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India (Feb12th-14th, 2001).

Awards and Honors:
• Won Bio Excellence Award for poster presentation at Bangalore Bio 2009, an International biotech meet held from June 18th-20th for the research paper “In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Two Mangrove plants Aegiceras corniculatum and Hibiscus tiliaceous”
• Reviewer for African Journal of Biotechnology, Indian Journal of Science and Technology and Research in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.

Research papers published at National and International 30 (Thirty)