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SATHEES B. CHANDRA Ph.D

3862 Falcon Ridge Cir, Weston, FL 33331

Ph: 630-965-9192

[email protected]

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Curriculum vitae PROFESSIONAL A successful dynamic academic leader known for hard

PROFILE work, creative vision, honesty and the ability to motivate a

wide array of people; a focused administrator dedicated to

financially sustainable and academically sound strategic

outcomes; an experienced and successful leader in

developing strong external relations; a versatile manager

with a sound knowledge of academic affairs and

educational programs; a visionary thinker with deep

understanding of liberal arts and global education in digital

era; a team-oriented supervisor sensitive to the many

demands placed on faculty, staff and students; an individual

with respect of all perspectives and talent of empowering

others; a passionate advocate for universities in their vital

role in providing a positive impact to improve our economy

and society; a renowned honeybee geneticist known for his

contribution in the field of genetics of learning; A prolific

author with many peer-reviewed articles co-authored with

graduate, undergraduate students as well as international

scientists.

EDUCATION:

2001-2002 Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of California, Davis, CA.

1996-2000 The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Ph D in Health Sciences (Biology)

1991-1993 Wageningen University, Wageningen, Netherlands

MS in Biology

1987-1991 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.

BS in Biology

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ACADEMIC/ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:

2014-Present Barry University, Miami, FL

Director & Professor

Professor of Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical Sciences Program (BMS)

Health Professions Advisor

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

2009-2012 Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

Academic Affairs Administrative Fellow

Provosts/Graduate Dean’s office

Office of the Academic Affairs

Associate Professor of Biology/Genetics

2008–2014 Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

Coordinator, Bioinformatics Graduate Program

Academic Affairs Administrative Fellow

(Provost’s office: 2009/10-2011/12)

Associate Professor of Biology/Genetics

Dept of Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences

(Tenured in 2008)

2003-2007 Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

Coordinator, Bioinformatics Graduate Program

Assistant Professor of Biology/Genetics

Dept of Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

2005-2006 Integrated Genomics Inc., Chicago, IL

(Sabbatical Research Leave for 9months)

Division of Bioinformatics:

Genomics Scientist

2001-2002 University of California, Davis, CA

Dept of Biological Sciences

Honeybee Geneticist

Research Associate (Post-doctoral Researcher)

1993-1995 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Division of Life Sciences

Research Assistant, 1993-1994

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ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

The following synopsis provides highlights from a wide‐ranging portfolio of duties,

initiatives, and accomplishments as the Director of Biomedical Sciences Program at

Barry University (my current position) and as an academic administrative fellow in the

provost’s office and Graduate Dean’s office as well as the coordinator for bioinformatics

graduate program at my previous positions. I have more than a decade of experience in

leading diversity and inclusion initiatives and achieving successful outcomes. All of them

were conducted in collaboration with the university faculty, deans, chairs, other

administrators and students. A commitment to a culture of academic quality and

innovative practice unites these endeavors.

Director, Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, Barry University, Miami Shores,

FL (2014-Present)

I provide leadership for academic unit with full time faculty member, several

adjunct faculty members, Instructors, Teaching Assistants and full-time staff

members. I represent the program in the college, university, and community.

Oversee, allocate and manage over $6.5 million annual budget in the program.

Lead the planning, development, and evaluations of the program, consists of

approximately 300 graduate students, as well as promote and sustain excellence in

the program

Lead efforts in student diversity, inclusion, and equity through recruiting,

retaining, and supporting a diverse student body, particularly at the graduate

student level.

Serve as the faculty leader in all matters pertaining to the Biomedical Sciences

Graduate Program. Arbitrate matters pertaining to Graduate Academic Standards

and performs administrative tasks including surveys, reports, and student forms

and records

Provide input to administration and recommend to the Dean all faculty personnel

actions including appointments, promotion, tenure and continual contract,

dismissal, merit raises and post-tenure reviews.

Provide orientation and mentoring to new and continuing faculty. Facilitate

faculty participation in professional development activities. Appoint Department

committees and representatives from Department to College and University

committees. Conduct annual evaluations of faculty and staff. Develop donors and

fundraising activities.

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Serve as spokesperson and advocate for the program to administration. Conduct

annual evaluations of faculty and staff. Convene and chair regular department

meetings. Represent department at Dean’s Council. Organize faculty searches and

recruit new faculty.

Develop and maintain policies and procedures that are consistent with overall

mission of the program and the University. Serve on established Barry University

and program specific-committees. Supervise and evaluate administrative support

staff.

Oversee outcomes-based assessment for department programs, curricula and

courses. Approve all purchasing card purchases and authorize all purchase

requisitions. Schedule classes; make teaching assignments and continuous quality

improvement activities. Oversee advisement of all biomedical sciences graduate

students.

Academic Affairs Administrative Fellow, Roosevelt University (2009/10 – 2012)

(Worked with Graduate Dean/Vice Provost for research, Provosts office as well as

Dean of Pharmacy)

Worked with graduate dean in managing over 45 graduate programs, which

enrolled over 3500 students across five colleges.

Assisted in providing the leadership for graduate education at Roosevelt

University, including oversight for the development of new graduate programs.

Assisted in working with the office of graduate dean in preparing and

administering the budget for the office of graduate studies.

Assisted in overseeing in allocation of graduate assistantships to various colleges

at the Roosevelt University. Assisted in Monitoring budget dispensation of

graduate assistantship funds and appointments;

Assisted the Graduate Dean in developing strategies, implementing plans, and

evaluating efforts to broaden participation for underrepresented minority students,

using current research and evidence-based approaches.

Assisted the vice provost for research in planning, organizing and directing office

of research and sponsored program. Assisted in coordinating the effort in the

establishment and development of new policies relating to research and sponsored

programs.

Worked with associate provost for research to increase external support for

faculty for research, education, and other sponsored activities. Worked with the

graduate dean to promote interdisciplinary research, and enhance faculty

development. Led efforts to revise tenure and promotion guidelines.

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Assisted the Dean of college of Pharmacy in Identifying opportunities for

extramural funding (e.g., NIH/NSF and other funding agencies) to support

College of Pharmacy collaborative research.

Developed an inventory (and needs/gap analysis) of faculty development

activities with respect to pharmacy faculty and school of sciences in particular and

those on the Schaumburg campus at Roosevelt University.

Coordinator, Bioinformatics Graduate Program, Roosevelt University (2003 - 2014)

Managed and provided leadership in the development of bioinformatics graduate

certification program at Roosevelt University.

Responsible for administrative coordination of graduate bioinformatics

certification program, including class schedule, faculty support, curriculum

development etc.

Responsible for day-to-day operations of student services from recruitment to

admissions, advising to graduation. Promoted, consistently, graduate student

recruitment and retention.

Built and maintained effective faculty teams from various departments across the

university (faculty from Mathematics and Computer science have been brought

along with biology faculty members).

Provided advice to information technology department in determining the

computer infrastructure necessary for successful completion of graduate

program.

Advised a number of graduate students and worked with them in a variety of

bioinformatics research. Also, published scientific papers in reputed journals.

Developed successful strategic planning to meet recruitment and admissions

goals of bioinformatics program.

Ensured the viability of bioinformatics program by performing duties such as

providing input and recommendations regarding purchasing decisions related to

hardware and software.

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EXPERIENCE IN LEADING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION INTIATIVES

I was fortunate enough to have had great opportunities to work with diverse student,

faculty, staff, and administrators throughout my academic career. The following synopsis

provides highlights of what I have accomplished both at undergraduate and graduate

levels for nearly two decades.

Steered efforts in student diversity, inclusion, and equity through recruiting,

retaining, and supporting a diverse student body at both undergraduate and

graduate student level. In my current biomedical Sciences program, more than

55% (166 out of 300 students) constitute underrepresented minority students.

Successfully developed strategies, implemented plans, and evaluated efforts to

broaden participation for underrepresented minority students, using current

research and evidence-based approaches. Nearly 75% of my students have

successfully matriculated into medical/dental/other professional school for the last

three years in a row. Again, more than 50% of these students belong to

underrepresented minority group.

Led efforts in faculty/staff diversity, inclusion, and equity through recruiting,

retaining, and by creating congenial work environment.

Trained and mentored hundreds of students over a long period in the medical,

dental and other health professional field, especially students from

underrepresented minority groups.

Created novel strategies, using social media and other avenues, for increasing the

recruitment and retention of talented and diverse students/faculty by

communicating with a broad range of stakeholders and managing complex

systems of people and resources.

Trained and coached graduate pre-med and pre-dental graduate students in

mentoring relationships, self-assessment, communication skills, interview

strategies and career planning.

More than a decade of experience and excellent command of contemporary

diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts, issues, and best practices in higher

education.

Substantial level of experience leading diversity and inclusion initiatives and

achieving successful outcomes; understanding of Title IX and related best

practices; proven ability to engage underrepresented populations, bridge

differences through dialogue, and promote cultural competence across all

constituencies.

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EXPERIENCE WITH ACCREDITATION: Over the last two decades, I have had the

opportunity with work with various accreditation commissions.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing education (CCNE)

Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Accreditation council for Pharmacy education (ACPE)

Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistants (ARC-PA)

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUCCESS/ACHEIVEMENTS.

In my current position, I head the program that prepares students who wish to advance as

health care professionals or biomedical scientists. Our BMS Program has been ranked by

GraduatePrograms.com as one of the best graduate biomedical Science programs in the

nation since I took over this program five years ago. In the first year, we were ranked

number 47th in the country. Four years ago, it moved up to No 10. Under my leadership,

in the last three years 2017, 2018 & 2019 BMS program has been ranked as number ONE

biomedical sciences graduate program in the country. I am proud to say that it was

accomplished by collaboration with our dedicated faculty, hardworking staff and our

beloved students.

SKILL SETS (ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGERIAL/FACULTY EXPERIENCE)

Administrative Experience: At my current position, as the Director of

Biomedical Sciences, I lead the planning, development, and evaluation as well as

promote and sustain excellence in the program. I also worked as the coordinator

for bioinformatics graduate program for a nearly a decade. I have also had

experience working with the vice provost/grad dean, for nearly three years as an

administrative fellow, to increase support for research among the faculty as well

as promoting interdisciplinary activities. I was entrusted to develop an inventory

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(and needs/gap analysis) of faculty development activities with respect to

pharmacy faculty and school of sciences.

Project management: Ability to achieve goal attainment by prioritizing

activities, assigning responsibilities in accordance with capabilities, monitoring

progress, and evaluating impact. Possess strong management skills. Values all

people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that

support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.

Decision-making: Ability to integrate logic, intuition and sound judgment to

analyze information to identify greatest opportunities, make sound decisions, and

solve problems. Proficient in recognizing and acting on the need to continually

develop others' capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible.

Lead self and others through change by navigating ambiguity appropriately and

adapting well to new situations, obstacles, and opportunities.

Research Supervisory responsibility: I have administered research supervision

to at least 60 graduate as well 40 undergraduate students till today. 11 of the last

12 scientific journal articles, in the past three years, were published while working

with our students. One of our undergrad or graduate students is an author in each

of these publications.

Academic Experience: 19 years of academic/administrative experience and 1

year of biotech industry experience as bioinformatics analyst.

Statistical skill sets: Proficient in quantitative statistics, probability, and

mathematical analyses.

Construction of Genetic maps: Vast experience in the construction of genomic

maps using variety of molecular markers such as RAPD’s and AFLP’s.

Experience with analytical methods from population genetics, molecular and gene

expression techniques, dissection and mapping of genome regions, and

identification of candidate genes.

Scientific Publications: Published over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts in

prestigious journals in three different fields of biology: Genetics, medical field

(Anesthesiology) & Genomics/proteomics (bioinformatics).

Clinical expertise: Experience with experimental designs & biostatistics (Human

data analysis), provide broad scientific support for clinical trials design and data

interpretation. Capable of developing appropriate graphical and tabular

representations of clinical data

Teaching knowledge/experience: Taught array of courses ranging from genetics

to biotechnology to ecology to bioinformatics to both undergraduate and graduate

students in the past 18 years.

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Grants/funds: Successful at writing and obtaining research funds from variety of

sources including NSF and NIH agencies.

Emotional intelligence: Ability to work efficiently under pressure and work on

multiple projects simultaneously. Possess effective interpersonal skills.

Supplementary skills: Possess strong written and communication ability. Listens

and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of

the needs of the audience.

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER)

2019 Hough A & Chandra S. Normal Placental Development and the Triad of

Placental Dysfunction: The Maternal and Fetal Complications. Journal of

Contemporary Medicine: 9 (2):183-190.

2019 Amin B & Chandra S. Recognizing trismus symptoms, prevention and treatment. Medicine Science : 8 (3):766-769.

2018 Sivri Z and Chandra S. Mucous membrane pemphigoid: A wide-ranging

assessment of various cases and corresponding methods of diagnosis and

treatment. Medicine Science :7 (3):713-719

2017 Sharma M and Chandra S. The critical role of Estrogen in Menopausal

Osteoporosis. Journal of Contemporary Medicine: 7(3):284-297.

2017 Schustrin CV and Chandra S. Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease and

Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes. Archives Medical Review Journal:26(4):494-

508.

2017 Marsh A and Chandra S. Risk Factors contributing to Methylation Shifts in

BRCA1 and associated genes in African Americans with Triple Negative Breast

Cancer. Medicine Science:6(4):787-792.

2016 Alhajj M and Chandra S. Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Comprehensive Presentation of

the Desmosomal Adhesion Disrupting and Oral Blister Causing Multifactorial

Autoimmune Disease. Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine, 4:151-

157.

2016 Hernandez FA and Chandra S. The current state and potential direction of

cannabis research. Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine, 6:38-43.

2016 Achom M, Subbareddy S, Edrisi A and Chandra S. Characterization of Indian

French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) germplasm with microsatellite markers for seed

iron and zinc content. Journal of Recent Advances in Agriculture, 4:401-411.

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2015 Gangaiah Y, Rao DG, Merrill S and Chandra S. Hemodynamic changes during

tracheal intubation using propofol and rocuronium after pre-treatment with

ephedrine in adult patients. Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine, 5:

193-199.

2015 Chambless S and Chandra S. The effect of genetics polymorphism, drug use and

structural abnormalities in brain tissue on the onset of psychosis. Archives

Medical Review Journal, 24:67-77

2015 Channaiah VB, Merrill S and Chandra S. Difficulties in clinical diagnosis of

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine,

5:69-74.

2014 Channaiah VB, Kurek S, Moses R and Chandra S. Attenuation of Hemodynamic

Response to Laryngoscopy and Endotracheal Intubation with Pre Induction IV

Fentanyl versus Combination of IV Fentanyl and Sub Lingual Nitroglycerin

Spray. Medical Archives, 68(5): 339-344

2014 Poggi S & Chandra S. Genomics analysis of replicative Helicase DnaB

sequences in Proteobacteria. Acta Informatica Medica. 4:249-254.

2013 Geetha SB, Shyamalamma S, Priyanak S, Moses R and Chandra S.

Morphological and molecular screening of French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L)

germplasm using SCAR markers Colletotrichum lindemutianum (Sacc. and

Magn.) Scrib. Causing anthracnose resistance. Archives of Phytopathology and

plant protection:84-97.

2013 Kurek N & Chandra S. Nanotechnology based treatments for neurological

disorders from genetics perspectives. Archives Medical Review Journal, 22:12-32.

2012 Gandhi N & Chandra S. Comparative analysis of three classes of bacterial Non-

specific acid phosphatases and archaeal Phosphoesterases: Evolutionary

perspective. Acta Informatica Medica, 3:167-173.

2012 Kurek N & Chandra S. Nanotechnology based diagnostics for neurological

disorders from genetics perspective. [ARBS] Archives Medical Review Journal,

14: 1-15.

2012 Suresh R, Venkatesh S, Ashley A & Chandra S. Low-dose esmolol:

hemodynamic response to endotracheal intubation in normotensive patients.

Journal of contemporary medicine, 2:69-76.

2012 Shymalamma S, Priyanka S, Ryder M & Chandra S. Development of SCAR

marker linked to Anthracnose resistance from Indian French bean (Phaseolus

vulgaris L.) Germplasm. Archives of phytopathology and plant protection, 1:1-11.

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2012 Kurek N & Chandra S. Nanotechnology based treatments for neurological

disorders. In Press: Archives Medical Review Journal (Accepted).

2011 Barrett M & Chandra S. A review of major Crohn's disease susceptibility genes

and their role in disease pathogenesis. Genes and Genomics, 33:317-325.

2011 Manatt M& Chandra S. The effects of mitochondrial dysfunction in

schizophrenia. Journal of Medical Genetics and Genomics, 3:84-94.

2010 Pangare M & Chandra S. Comparative analysis of the three classes of archaeal

and bacterial Ribonucleotide reductase from evolutionary perspective. Genomics

& Informatics, 8:170-176.

2010 Baker A, Takahashi N & Chandra S. A comparative analysis of Monofunctional

Biosynthetic Peptidoglycan Transglycosylase (MBPT) from Pathogenic and Non-

pathogenic Bacteria. Genomics & Informatics, 8:63-69.

2010 Gunda CP, Malinowski J, Tegginmath A, Venkatesh GS & Chandra S.

Vasopressor Choice for Hypotension in Elective Cesarean Section: Ephedrine or

Phenylephrine? Archives of medical Science, 6:257-263.

2010 Chandra S, Wright GA & Smith BH. Latent inhibition in the honey bee, Apis

mellifer: Is it a unitary phenomenon? Animal Congnition, 10:805-815.

2009 Grimes, A & Chandra, S. Significance of Cellular Senescence in Aging and

Cancer. Cancer Research & Treatment, 4:187-195

2009 Raddi P, Nagalingaswamy VP, Khatib F, Wang Y & Chandra S. Comparison of

Interpleural Bupivacaine and Intravenous Pethidine for Postoperative Pain Relief

Following Open Cholecystectomy. Archives of Medical Science,5:57-62.

2009 Heine M and Chandra S. Bioinformatics analysis of Hsp20 in Proteobacteria.

Genomics & Informatics, 7:26-31

2009 Heine M and Chandra S. The Linkage between Reverse Gyrase and

Hyperthermophilic Bacteria: Invariable Association. Journal of Microbiology,

47:229-234.

2008 Roy D.M. & Chandra S. Role of MicroRNA in the regulation of apoptosis.

ARBS Annual Review of Biomedical Sciences, 10:63-74.

2008 Shyamalamma S, Chandra S, Hegde M. & Narayanswamy P Evaluation of

genetic diversity in jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) based on AFLP

markers. Genetics and Molecular Research. 7:645-656.

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2008 Manjunath H.G.,Venkatesh G.S., Vas P., Jennifer V.L. & Chandra S. Can

Calcium and Sodium Channel Blockers Attenuate Hemodynamic Responses to

Endotracheal Intubation? European Journal of General Medicine, 5:198-207.

2008 Channaiah V.B, Chary K, Vlk J.L, Wang Y & Chandra S Low-dose fentanyl:

Hemodynamic response to endotracheal intubation in normotensive patients.

Archives of Medical Science. 4:292-299.

2008 Roy D.M. & Chandra S. Sequence analysis and potential action of eukaryotic

type protein kinase from Streptomyces coelicolor A3 (2). Genomics and

Informatics, 6:44-49.

2007 Hunt G.J., Amdam G.V., Schlipalius D., Emore C., Sardesai N., C. E. Williams,

O. Rueppell,E. Guzmán-Novoa, M. Arechavaleta-Velasco, Chandra S,

M. K.Fondrk, M. Beye and R.E. Page Jr Behavioral Genomics of Honeybee

foraging and nest defense. Naturwissenschaften. 94:247-267

2007 Ramachandra, M.L, Jagadesh, B & Chandra S. Clinical study and management

of secondary Peritonitis due to perforated hollow viscous. Archives of Medical

Science, 3:61-68.

2007 Chandra S & Yao Wang. Applications of cluster analysis method to the analysis

of time dependent biological data sets. Journal of Applied Sciences, 7:2656-2660.

2006 Chandra S & Bhattacharya A. Identification of a novel NAD-dependent DNA

ligase encoded by the hyperthermophilic archaeon, Haloferax volcanii.

Bioinformatics Trends: J of Bioinformatics and its applications. 2:1-12

2006 Chandra S, Jennifer L.V & Kapatral V. Comparative insect mitochondrial

genomes: Differences despite conserved genome synteny. A. Journal of

Biotechnology. 5:1308-1318.

2006 Olav R, Chandra S, Panikiw T, Fondrk K, Beye M, Hunt G J and Page R. The

genetic architecture of sucrose responsiveness in the honeybee, Apis mellifera.L.

Genetics. 172:243-251.

2005 Sathees B.C. Chandra & Singh S. Chemosensory processing in the fruit fly,

Drosophila melanogaster: Generalization of a feeding response reveals

overlapping odor representations. Journal of Biosciences. 30 (5):679-688.

2002 Daly K.C., Chandra S, Durtschi M.L & Smith.B.H. Generalization of Olfactory

–based conditioned response reveals unique but overlapping odor representations

in the moth, Manduca Sexta. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 204: 3085-

3095.

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2001 Chandra S, Hunt G.J, Cobey, S & Smith, B.H. Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL)

associated with reversal learning and latent inhibition in Honey bees (Apis

mellifera). Behavior Genetics, 31:275-285.

2000 Chandra S, Hosler, J.S. and Smith, B.H. Heritable variation for latent inhibition

and its correlation with reversal learning in honeybees (Apis mellifera). Journal

of Comparative Psychology. 114: 86-97.

1998 Chandra S and Smith B.H. An analysis of synthetic processing of odor mixtures

in the honeybee (Apis mellifera). The Journal of Experimental Biology. 201:3113-

3121.

1998 Chandra S, Geetha L, Abraham, V.A, Karanth, P, Thomas, K, Srinivasan M.V.

and Gadagkar, R. Uniform discrimination of pattern recognition by honeybees.

Animal Behavior. 56:1391-1398.

THESIS AND DISSERTATION

Sathees B. Chandra. Heritable variation in learning: The molecular analysis of

Latent Inhibition and Reversal Learning in honeybees. Ph.D Dissertation, The

Ohio State University, USA ( 2000)

Sathees B. Chandra. The effects of Ecto-mycorrhial association on the survival

of Pinus sylvestris. Master’s degree Dissertation. The Wageningen Agriculture

University, The Netherlands (1993).

FUNDS AND GRANTS RECEIVED

Max Goldenberg Foundation: 10/01/2008-10/01/2010 ($ 25,000 Awarded)

Proposal Title: Enhancing Science Education across the Curriculum and the Campus

through Purchase of Science Software. This equipment grant supported acquisition

bioinformatics and chemistry software.

Role: PI

Roosevelt University Summer Grant Fellowship ($1500 through $3000 per year: Funded

from 2003 through 2007; 2009 through 2013)

The Montel Williams MS foundation (Multiple Sclerosis): Date submitted: 12/06/2014

(declined) Amount Requested: $100,000.00 Proposal title: Absorption & Metabolism

Problems Hampering Cell replication and Repair in Multiple Sclerosis.

Proposal Number: 03222009

Role: PI

National Institutes of Health (NIH Grant): Date submitted: 06/25/2010 (declined)

Amount Requested: $ 150,000.00. Proposal Title: Determination of cause for low

specificity of HPV DNA test. Proposal Number: GRANT10182987

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Role: PI

National Institute of Health (NIH Grant): Date Submitted:02/13/2013 (declined)

Amount requested: $567,710.00 Proposal Title: Determination of mechanisms of Human

Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection and integration into the host genome

Proposal Number:

Role: PI

National Science Foundation (NSF Grant): Date submitted: 09-03-12 (declined) Amount

Requested: $2,995,995.00. Proposal Title: RU Graduate Teaching Fellows in Chicago

Public Schools:

Proposal Number: 0841348

Role: PI (Co-PI: Kelly Wentz-Hunter)

National Institutes of Health (NIH Grant): Date Submitted: 06/25/2012(declined)

Amount requested: $687,450.00.

Proposal Title: Comparison of changes in the post-operative pulmonary function tests

with pre-operative tests in relation to general anesthesia and regional anesthesia.

Proposal Number:

Role: PI

AWARDS-FELLOWSHIPS

2019 Certificate of Professional Development: Miami, FL

Outstanding Scholarship, Barry University

2018 Distinguished Faculty Award Miami, FL

Barry University Faculty Communique Committee









2014 Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Hollywood Award Hollywood, FL

2013 Roosevelt University

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Summer Research Fellowship Chicago, IL

2013 Roosevelt University

Sabbatical Research Leave Chicago, IL

2011 Roosevelt University Chicago, IL

Summer Research Fellowship








Outstanding Research Mentor Award




Research Scholarship for Honors Students

2005 Integrated Genomics Inc. Chicago, IL

Sabbatical Research Leave


Honorary bronze award for outstanding

Co-curricular contributions to Roosevelt Community


Research Fellowship

2002 David W.Fulker Award for the best genetics paper Boulder, CO

Published in the Journal of behavioral genetics.

2000 Ohio State University Columbus, OH

W. Fred Hink Research Award for the best

Graduate paper published.

1999 Ohio State University Columbus, OH

Best Service Award for outstanding

Contributions to the entomology department community

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1991 University of Agricultural Sciences Banaglore, India

Recipient of a Gold medal (Academic Achievement award)

SELECTED INVITED TALKS/ PRESENTATIONS

2019 Health Care Programs and role of Inter Professional education (IPE). St.

Catherine University, MN

2018 How can universities help in the future of health care? Touro University

California, CA

2018 Role of Graduate Education in the Health Science Programs. Kent State

University, Kent, OH.

2018 Role of post-baccalaureate graduates in shaping future health-care professionals.

Rush University, Chicago

2017 Perspective on the University’s role in the future of Health Care. Indiana

University, South Bend.

2016 Role of post-baccalaureate programs in the future of medical and dental

education. NAAHP regional conference

2015 Role of Biomedical Science Graduation program in developing future health care

professionals. University of Florida, Gainesville.

2014 Biomedical education and Research, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL

2013 Challenges and Opportunities in Graduate Studies. School of Graduate Studies.

University of Southern Indiana.

2013 Role of Graduate education in the United States: Chicago State University,

Chicago (March)

2012 Bioinformatics and its role in medicinal Research. Pace University, New York.

2012 Genetics of honeybees. Department of Biology and Geological Sciences,

University of Central Missouri, Missouri. (November)

2011 Bioinformatics analysis of eukaryotic type protein kinase from Streptomyces

coelicolor A3(2), Data Mining Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands (August)

2010 Applications of bioinformatics tools in analyzing biological data. University of

Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India (July)

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2009 Applications of bioinformatics tools in analyzing biological data. University of

Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India.

2006 Bioinformatics analysis of genes involved in learning: University of Illinois,

Chicago, IL (April)

2005 Genetics of learning in Honeybees. North side College preparatory high school,

Chicago, IL (March)

2005 Human Genome project. Kennedy High school in the Chicago area, Chicago, IL

(March)

2004 Genes involved in latent inhibition learning in honeybees. Abbott Laboratories (A

biotech company in the Chicago area), Chicago, IL (August)

2004 Integrating High density genetic linkage map of Apis mellifera with the honeybee

genome project (It was presented on my behalf from one the co-authors), Plant

and Animal Genome conference, San Diego, CA (August

2004 Construction of QTL maps in honeybees. Integrated Genomics (A biotech

company in the Chicago area), Chicago, IL (October)

2003 Construction of a genomic map using AFLP markers in honeybees. School of arts

and Sciences, Roosevelt University, Chicago (November)

2001 Molecular analysis of learning in honeybees. Department of Entomology,

University of California, Davis. CA (June)

2001 Quantitative Trait Loci associated with latent inhibition and reversal learning.

Hymenoptera Conference. Washington D.C. (March)

2001 Chemosensory processing in the fruitfly, Drosophila melanogaster. Drosophila

Research Conference. Washington D.C (June).

2000 A genomic map of honeybees: Molecular analysis of learning in honeybees.

Thesis defense. Department of Entomology. Ohio State University. Columbus,

OH.

1999 Heritable variation for latent inhibition and its correlation with reversal learning

in honeybees. IUSSI (Social Insects Conference). Bangalore, India.

1998 Uniform discrimination of pattern recognition by honeybees. Indian Institute of

Science, Bangalore, India.

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1997 An analysis of synthetic processing of odor mixtures in the honeybees.

Entomological Society of America, Louisville, KY.

1995 Rival recognition affects male contest behavior in sand lizards (Lacerta agilis).

Indian Institute of Science, India.

1993 Nocturnal orientation by the Asian honeybee, Apis dorsata. Indian Institute of

Science, Bangalore, India.

ORGANIZATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL MEMEBERSHIPS

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

National Association of Advisors for Health Professions (NAAHP)

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

American Dental Education Association (ADEA)

Genetics Society of America (GSA)

Entomological Society of America (ESA)

North American Bear Center (NABC)

American Association of University Professor (AAUP)

UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE

Name of committee Term

At Barry University (Miami)

CNHS Leadership Committee 2014-Present

Institutional Review Board (IRB) 2014-2018

Rank and Promotion Committee 2014-2017

Graduate Council 2015-Present

Quality Improvement Program Committee 2015-2018

Faculty Handbook Committee 2015-2018

Interprofessional Collaboration Committee 2017-Present

Institutional Effectiveness Committee 2016-2018

University Technology Advisor Council 2017-Present

At Roosevelt University (Chicago)

Undergraduate Honors Students Committee 2005-2010

Faculty Senate Member 2005-2007

College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum & Policy Committee 2006-2014

General Education Committee 2006-2012

Institutional Effectiveness Committee 2008-2012

Chair, Biology Faculty Search Committee 2009

Graduate Council Member 2009-2011

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Secretary, College of Arts and Sciences Council 2011-2013

College of Pharmacy Faculty Search Committee 2009-2011

Tenure and Reappointment Committee 2009-2013

Roosevelt University Provost Search Committee 2010

Grants/Leaves/Sabbaticals committee 2011-2013

Faculty Senate Member 2011-2013

RESEARCH INTERESTS

At present I am involved in three different areas of research.

1. Bioinformatics (and Genetics) with microbial and insect genomes: I have been

involved with bioinformatics analyses of candidate genes that affect variety of behavioral

traits in honeybees and other organisms. I have also been interested in functional analyses

of insect mitochondrial genomes using ERGO bioinformatics suite. In addition, I have

been successful in identifying an open-reading frame encoding an NAD-dependent DNA

ligase in the draft genome of salt-loving euryarchaeon, Haloferax volcanii using a variety

of bioinformatics tools. Please refer to my recent publication list for more information.

2. Honeybee Genetics: I use genetic approaches to reveal underlying mechanisms of

learning behavior in honeybees. My research has focused on applying QTL (quantitative

trait loci) mapping to isolate molecular markers that are linked to the genes, which affect

phenotypic expression of learning and pollen foraging in bees. I made a successful

research finding on an important learning paradigm in honeybees called “Latent

Inhibition”. Latent Inhibition is one of the learning mechanisms in which animals learn

not to pay attention to stimuli, which are meaningless in nature. Previous research has

linked latent inhibition with psychopathological conditions such as acute schizophrenia,

Alzheimer, dyslexia, and Parkinson’s disease.

3. Anesthesia and related medical research: My collaboration with medical schools has

helped me to get involved with a variety of medical research, specifically in the field of

drug management & anesthesiology. At present, I am looking at the attenuation of

hemodynamic responses to laryngoscope and endotracheal intubation using a number of

new and old generations of drugs such as fentanyl, diltiazem

lignocaine and combination of these drugs. I am also involved in the study and

management of secondary peritonitis (inflammation response of peritoneum in abdominal

cavity). Please refer to my recent publication list for more information.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I teach classes in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Ecology

and Environmental Sciences and Medical Informatics. While teaching the basic

principles of these fields, I believe that it is important to help students develop an

understanding of the scientific method and different approaches to science (theory,

comparative analyses and manipulative experiments). This knowledge serves as a base

for critical thinking. By the end of a course, the student should have a general sense of

the field, what important contributions the fields has made to science and how progress in

that field is made. In giving lectures, my belief is that organization and enthusiasm are

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keys to successful teaching. Dynamic lecturing not only captures the attention, but

hopefully the imagination, of the students.

I have taught following courses at both undergraduate and graduate level in the last 19

years.

GRADUATE COURSES: UNDERGRADUATE COURSES:

Environmental Science

Molecular Genetics Science as way of knowing

Genomics and Bioinformatics Ecology, Evolution and Genetics

Applications of Biotechnology Organismic Biology

Graduate Research General Genetics

Molecular Biology Ecology

Medical Informatics Independent study/research

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