To a prospective employer,
Hello! I'm an immunologist with five years of postdoctoral experience
and I'm looking for a challenging research position, either in industry
(preferably) or in academia. I am enclosing my resume herewith (I can
furnish a complete copy of my CV upon request). My research interests are
towards understanding host-pathogen interactions, inflammation/immune
responses, cytokines, immunopathologies, vaccine development. Should you
be interested in my qualifications, please feel free to contact me at 210-
567-3963/email me.
Thanks
Prasad Turaga
Prasad S. D. Turaga, Ph.D.
Department of Microbiology
U. T. Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX - 78284
(210) 567-3963 (work)
(210) 341-8987 (home)
e mail: turaga at thorin.uthscsa.edu
Objective: To obtain a Research Scientist position in a challenging
environment.
Education: 1989 Ph. D. Microbiology. Oregon State University,
Corvallis, OR - 97331
1982 M. Pharm. Andhra University, Waltair, India
1979 B. Pharm. Kakatiya University, Warangal, India
Research/Professional Experience:
Trained in cellular immunology, molecular immunology,
immunochemistry and host-pathogen interactions.
Nov 1989- Postdoctoral Fellow, Dept. of Microbiology, The University of
present Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX - 78284
Determined the frequency of cells expressing transcripts for
interleukins and immunoglobulins using in situ hybridization
methodology. Developed assays (ELISA and bioassay) to estimate
the levels of different interleukins in T cell lines generated from
mice infected with cestode parasite. Performed studies involving
fractionation of B cells depending on density and size
(elutriation) and characterized their phenotype using FACS.
Functional studies were done on such cells for the expression of
germline transcripts for different immunoglobulins. Developed
hamster anti-mouse monoclonal antibodies against T cells in pursuit
of novel markers. Estimating frequencies of cells expressing
germline gamma1 transcripts from FACS sorted B cell populations
utilizing RT-PCR technique is currently underway.
Apr 84-89 Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Microbiology, Oregon
State University, Corvallis, OR - 97331
Performed physical and functional characterization of soluble
antigen derived from a bacterial pathogen. Developed sensitive
diagnostic assays for the disease (ELISA and Western Blot) using
the soluble antigen as the marker. Characterized the protease
activity associated with the bacterial antigen and its role in
biological activity. Developed assay system to demonstrate for the
first time in salmonids, antigen:antibody complexes in infected
animals, both in serum and in tissues (immunohistochemistry).
Developed a vaccine candidate with soluble antigen coupled to
different adjuvants via chemical coupling methods. Developed
assays (chemiluminescence) to assess the phagocytic capacity of
cells from animals.
Professional Affiliations:
American Association of Immunologists
American Society for Microbiology
Sigma Xi
Personal: Permanent Resident of USA, married, willing to relocate
References: Available upon request
