Jaspreet Kalra
Molecular biology researcher and adjunct professor of biology with 4+ years of postdoctoral experience
About
Molecular biology researcher and adjunct professor of biology with 4+ years of postdoctoral experience. Established protocols and manuals in an academic setting. Published 22 publications and 3 book chapters in an International Journal.
Familiar with drug development and the regulatory submission process. Guided 25 students in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs in my teaching assistantship role at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, India. Completed certification courses (specializations) in ICH and GCP, including Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice Specialization and Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Preparation, Personnel, Recruitment & Trial Management.
Experience
Adjunct Instructor - Contra Costa College - San Pablo, CA
(2026-01)
- Delivering structured, Concept-focused lectures integrating clinical Correlations.
- Designing a comprehensive exam question paper aligned with the course.
- Adoption of inclusive teaching pedagogy to diverse student backgrounds.
- Participation in departmental meetings aimed at student learning outcomes.
- Updating students at timely intervals about their marks, exams, and overall performance.
Postdoctoral Research Scholar - University of California San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
(2023-08 - 2025-07)
- Conducted laboratory experiments to investigate research hypotheses and validate experimental outcomes.
- Designed experimental protocols, methodologies, and data collection strategies to ensure reproducibility.
- Performed comprehensive literature reviews to support study design and identify research gaps.
- Led independent scientific research projects from conceptualization through execution and reporting.
Postdoctoral Research Scholar - University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
(2021-04 - 2023-07)
- Conducted controlled laboratory experiments to investigate research hypotheses and validate experimental outcomes.
- Designed experimental protocols, methodologies, and data collection strategies to ensure reproducibility. Performed comprehensive literature reviews to support study design and identify research gaps.
- Led independent scientific research projects from conceptualization through execution and reporting.
- Published a research article and received a postdoctoral research grant from the American Heart Association.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmacology - Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) (2016-08 - 2021-01) Hyderabad, India
M. Pharmacy - Pharmacology - ISF College of Pharmacy (2012-08 - 2014-06) Moga, Punjab, India
B. Pharmacy - Pharmacy - SBS University (2008-08 - 2012-06) Balawala, Dehradun, India

