Aditya Barde Resume
Aditya Barde Resume

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Aditya Barde (Adi)
Apt # 33F, 7700 Gleason Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37919
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
� To work in a dynamic work environment that provides opportunities for continuous learning and growth for the organization, and for the self- development.

SKILLS
Expert In : � Microbial Culturing � DNA/ RNA extraction and purification � Protein extraction and purification � PCR/qPCR/RT-PCR � Molecular Cytogenetics � ELISA

Experienced in: � Next Generation Sequencing Library Preparation � Illumina MiSeq sequencing run � Microbiome analysis on Bioinformatic platforms � Plant Tissue Culture

In General: � MS office � R in Statistics � Python

EDUCATION
Master of Science (Genome Science and Technology program) The University of Tennessee Knoxville/ Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Graduation Spring 2019)

Master of Science (Biotechnology)
Rashtrasanth Tukdoji Maharaj, Nagpur University June 2010

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Rashntrasanth Tukdoji Maharaj, Nagpur University June 2008

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant, Genome Science & Technology August 2015 � present
UT/ORNL Graduate School of Genome Science & Technology � Conducting microbial isolation and physiological characterization of microbes from root tissues of Populus trees
� Inspecting plant-microbe interactions through quantitative experimentation and system modeling
� Designing and executing experiments, analyzing genomic data and quantitative metabolic data

Senior Research Associate August 2011 - June 2015
EUGENIKS, Cytogenetic and DNA laboratory, Nagpur, India
� Routine Prenatal diagnosis from Amniotic Fluid and Chorionic Villus Biopsy for detailed investigations of genetic disorders like Sickle Cell Disease, ?- Thalassemia and Trisomies (Down�s syndrome, Edward�s Syndrome etc.)
� Spearheaded in house projects: 1) Prenatal cytogenetic diagnostic profile of the chorionic villus sample after the risk assessment for the presence of fetal chromosomal anomalies. 2) Prenatal diagnostic profile of sickle cell anemia ?- Thalassaemia population in central India
� Chromosomal Analysis from blood samples for investigations of chromosomal aberrations resulting in spontaneous miscarriage and interpreting the genetic disorders.
� Triple Marker Screening (AFP, ?-hCG, E-3) from maternal serum for identification of potential risks of chromosomal abnormality in the fetus
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Other Relevant Experiences
� Completed Masters Project: �Biodegradation of endosulfan through microbial culture� in National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) (Dec 2009 - May 2010) Institution- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute. Mentor- Dr. Sarvana Devi (Scientist Environmental Health Division)
� Completed Undergraduate project: �Mutation studies on endophytic bacteria obtained from Zingiber officinale (ginger)� at Hislop school of Biotechnology (May 2006 - Dec 2008). Institution- Hislop school of Biotechnology. Mentors- Dr. Avinash Upadhyay, Dr. PM Mashita, Dr.Sunita Bundele, Dr.Deovrat Begde.
CERTIFICATIONS/ WORKSHOPS/ SEMINARS/ SYMPOSIUM
� Intergrated Microbial Genomes Workshop by the UT Bioinformatics Resource Center at the University of Tennessee. (2018)
� KBase RNA-seq workshop hosted by the UT Bioinformatics Resource Center at the University of Tennessee. (2018)
� Participated in Advanced Semenology Workshop. (2014)
� Undergone Training in Techniques in Cytogenetics at St. John�s Medical College Bangalore. (2012)
� Use of Bone marrow Stem cells in the treatment of sickle cell disease and ?Thallassaemia at the annual conference of Indian Pediatrics Nagpur. (2011)
� Workshop on Immunology, Hormonal assays, Southern and Western Blotting organized by Vidarbha Association of Medical Microbiologists, Nagpur (2010).
� Prenatal Diagnosis of Sickle cell disease and ?-Thallassaemia by PCR at the annual conference of Indian Pediatrics Nagpur. (2010)
� International symposium on The Neuroscientific revolution, the human soul and spirituality. (2008)
� UGC sponsored State level symposium on current trends in cellular communication, Hislop College, Nagpur. (2008)
� Participated in UGC sponsored national seminar on Microbiological Developments and Biochemical research. (2007)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
� Core Committee member for Knoxville Cricket Association (Responsible for organizing Cricket tournaments in
� Knoxville/East Tennessee Area) (2016 - present)
� Core Committee member for the Lenses & Easels (Art Club) Nagpur. Known for the Street Art Festival (2013 - 2015)
� Active member of the Biotech society of Hislop College (2006-2010). Served as Vice President of Biotech Society
of Hislop College for year 2009 - 2010 (Responsible for event management, student participation and mentoring the
juniors).
� Executive Member of the Botanical Society of Hislop College (2006 - 2008). Volunteered �Plant and Flower
conducted by department of Botany Hislop college.
� Was associated with �Teach India Movement� a social initiative from Times of India that brings together
children in need of education and people who can contribute a little time towards teaching them (2006 - 2008)