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Aditya Mandapati
5959 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver,BC V6T 2C9
Ph No: (778)788-5500
adityam1991@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Recent graduate and molecular biologist with background in immunology and biochemistry research in academic
settings and chemical research in industrial settings (BASF).
 Extensive experience in cell culture including E. coli,yeast and mammalian cells such as mouse myoblasts
and HEK cells.
 2 years’ cumulative experience in molecular biology techniques, including protein biochemistry.
 Able to effectively andefficiently follow and create SOPs. Highly organized and proficientin technical
writing with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
 Holds a valid Canadian open workpermit.
EDUCATION
UniversityofMichigan,AnnArbor
Masterof Science, MolecularBiology
Relevant Coursework: Cytoskeletal Dynamics, Molecular Development,
Signal Transduction, MolecularBiology
September2014to May2015
UniversityofBritishColumbia,Vancouver
Bachelorof Science, Cell BiologyandGenetics
Relevant Coursework: Animal Cell Biology,Molecular Genetics, Cellular
Physiology
September2009to May2014
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES
GRE:Verbal Reasoning – 161; Quantitative Reasoning – 157; AnalyticalWriting – 4.5
TOEFL: TotalScore – 118;
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
BASF– Tarrytown
VisitingChemist
August2015to May2016
 Developed a novel method to predict how consumers perceive “smoothness” of cream, using a tribo-
rheometer. Method allows for screening of polymers for those that improve customer experience.
UniversityofMichigan – AkaabouneLab
Student Researcher
January2015to May2015
 Investigated novel functionsof the receptor-aggregating protein Rapsyn in the apoptosis of mouse
myoblasts by using confocalmicroscopy,apoxia-inducing cell growthmedia and plasmid transfection.
UniversityofMichigan – LaouarLab
VolunteerResearcher
September2014 to December2015
 Used flow cytometry (FACS) and cellsorting to study as-yet unknown mechanisms that regulate NK cells
and Dendtritic cells in the intestines of mice with TGF-beta deficiencies.
UniversityofBritishColumbia – ResearchProject
Student Researcher
January2013 to May2013
 Designed and executed a novel research topic investigating vacuolar ATPase’s role in yeast cell growth
after starvation, using yeast deletion strains, cell growthand cell counting assays.
UniversityofBritishColumbia – Dept.ofZoology (Dr.Zeiler)
VolunteerResearcher
May2012 to September2012
 Developed protocolfor visualization of yeast under fluorescent microscopy at a widely-used teaching
laboratory using calcofluorwhiteand fluorescein diacetate.

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PUBLICATION
Mandapati, Aditya and de Mul, Marc; Inferenceof Smoothness ofSkin Creams usingTribo-rheologicalMeasures.
(Manuscript under preparation)
SKILLS & ABILITIES
MolecularBiology
 DNA construct design, plasmid cloning and scale-up, Plasmid transfection into mammalian cells, PCR, qPCR,
RT-PCR, FACS, Flow Cytometry and cell counting.
ProteinBiochemistry
 Expression, Purification,Gel Electrophoresis, Western blot.
Cell Culture
 Understanding and knowledge of culturing mammalian cells (mouse myoblasts, HEK cells),E. coli, Yeast.
FluorescentMicroscopy
 Confocalmicroscope for live-cellimaging, fluorescent microscope.
Approachto Research
 Detail oriented and meticulous approach to research with excellent verbal and written communication
skills.
 Able to collaborateand multitask, juggling multiple projects at a time and working withteam members
effectively.
SoftwareProficiency
 Statistical software:JMP10and SAS.
 FACS Software:BD FACSDiva, FloJo9 & 10
 MS Office:Exceland Word
CERTIFICATIONS
OSEH ChemicalLaboratorySafetyCertification
OSEH BloodbornePathogensSafetyTrainingCertification
OSEH HazardCommunicationandLabSafetyStandard
ULAMOrientationfor AnimalCare (MouseHandling)