Sathish Kumar Thangavelu

Dedicated and meticulous research professional with a Ph.D. in Endocrinology-Biotechnology and over 15 years of experience in research and teaching. Primary research interest on Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, particularly establishment of disease models to investigate disease pathology and discover novel drugs. Proficient in handling and maintaining rat and mouse colonies.

Hands-on experience in molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, immunology and endocrinology techniques. Expert in mammalian cell culture and clinical embryology and assisted reproductive techniques.

Research Associate at Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2024-08 – 2024-11)

• Involved in the development of gastroesophageal cancer mouse models
• Gastric and EAC Xenograft study

Research Fellow cum Teaching Assistant at Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras (2021-01 – 2024-03)

Involved in project focusing on the effect of Wnt/β-catenin pathway targeted inhibitors on cervical cancer cells.

• Assisting in various tasks in the project namely conducting in vitro cell assays, spheroid assay, fluorescent microscopy, RT-PCR, and western blotting
• Examining the influence of polycystic ovary syndrome on endocrine glands and vital organs in rats, as well as exploring the protective effects of vitamin D and herbal extract in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) rat model
• Teaching Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology to postgraduate students
• Providing guidance on research experimental skills to research scholars and fulfilling administrative responsibilities for the labs and office

DST Research Fellow at Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras (2013-01 – 2021-12)

Worked as DST Research Fellow cum Ph.D. scholar in Dr. J. Arunakaran Lab.

• Successfully completed the project entitled "Effects of lactational exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (Aroclor 1254) on Leydig cellular steroidogenesis in F1 progeny rats"
• Assisted the research project on chemopreventive effect of quercetin on Breast cancer and Prostate cancer in vivo model
• Involved in teaching research experimental skills to community college teachers and conducting national and international conferences
• Deftly handling the responsibilities of the Labs & office administration

Lecturer cum Head of the Department at Department of Biotechnology, Vivekanandha College for Women and Engineering for Women (2007-01 – 2013-12)

• Successfully conducting the department and teaching, guiding research projects for UG and PG Biotechnology and Bioscience students
• Organized national and international level workshops, conferences and seminars

Lecturer PG Biotechnology at Department of Biotechnology, Nehru Mahavidyalaya College of Arts and Science (2005-01 – 2007-12)

• Actively teaching, guiding research projects for UG and PG Biotechnology and Microbiology students
• Conducting UGC Sponsored Add-on courses - Bioinformatics, Medical transcription and Mushroom cultivation
• Organized national level workshops and seminars

Research Assistant at Department of Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University (2003-01 – 2005-12)

• Actively assisted molecular biology, protoplast technology and tissue culture projects
• Teaching and assisted experiments for PG molecular biology and horticulture students

Ph.D. in Biotechnology-Endocrinology – Dr. A.L.M.

Post Graduate

Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras (2021-12)

M.Phil. in Biotechnology – Vinayaka Missions University (2009-12)

Diploma in Cell and Molecular Biology – St. Joseph's College (2003-12)

M.Sc. in Biotechnology – Bangalore University (2003-12)

B.Sc. in Microbiology – Bharathidasan University (2000-12)