abhay andar
Director, Ex Vivo at Champions Oncology, Inc.
director , ex vivo : cancer biology , microfluidics , automation champion oncology
motivated experienced interdisciplinary scientist work well challenging environment . research focus area include microfabrication , microfluidics , drug delivery , cell/tissue engineering , biopharmaceutics . enthusiastic determined build existing experience . research effort yielded high impact journal article conference paper variety clinically relevant pharmaceutical novelty . free time , focus performing live music event across campus help manage sound event .
Champions Oncology, Inc.
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United States
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Director, Ex Vivo
Potomac Photonics
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- Prototyping of novel microfluidic device and processes
- Developing scale-up for microfabrication systems and processes. 
- Investigating novel prototyping and fabrication technologies for manufacturing microfluidic devices.
- Securing funding for R&D efforts by identifying innovative and alternative replication technologies through private/public grants, partnerships with private and academic institutions. 
- Developing contacts, preparing a technical scope and leading internal teams executing complex technical development projects for the R&D group at Potomac Photonics Inc. 
- Leading internal and external research projects in microfabrication and microfluidic technologies. 
- Key aspects of this position are building a microfluidics development laboratory and establishing a pipeline that enables the rapid and efficient transfer of technologies, prototyping techniques and scale-up solutions to the contract manufacturing and production teams.
Baltimore, Maryland Area
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Senior Scientist Project Lead
University of Maryland Baltimore County
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•	Planned and led the efforts on a next-generation microfluidic device for therapeutic cGMP protein manufacturing at the point-of-care. 
•	Solved upstream and downstream bioprocess product problems and process development.  
•	Developed new processes protein purification toolkits using microfluidic columns affinity and ion exchange chromatography. 
•	Experienced with affinity, ion exchange and size exclusion chromatography resin packing, and experimental validations (using the Thermo Deonix Ultimate 3000 HPLC system). 
•	Directed a group of students to utilize a range of chromatography resins and columns packing methods (Ion exchange, metal affinity, Protein A/G, Flag, and Size exclusion) for purification of biosimilars (e.g. G-CSF, EPO, Humira (adalimumab), etc). 
•	Provided guidance on animal testing strategies and protocols.
•	Developed process analytical technologies (PAT), microfluidic systems for fluorescence-based detection, ELISA and other detection assays for protein analysis. 
•	Developed and optimized cell-based assays for determining the potency of therapeutic proteins.   
•	Supervised and trained technicians/students, responsible for reviewing team SOPs, reports, batch records, and process validation protocols/reports. 
•	Experienced with CAD design and analytics software (i.e. Empower, GraphPad Prism)
•	Developed regulatory strategies, provided feedback and ensured compliance with ICH guidelines. Provided knowledge and guidance on CMC (Chemistry, manufacturing and controls) requirements. Experience gained in working with quality assurance and regulatory affairs work environment.
•	Dedicate time towards delivering scientific presentations, writing manuscripts, grants, and patents for the team. 
•	Patents: 62/516161, June 7th, 2017. "Factory on a chip for production of biologically derived medicines.” And 62/687471 and 62/687518 June 20th 2018. “Wood microfluidic devices”.
Technology Research Center, Center for Advanced Sensor Technology
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Assistant Research Scientist
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
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Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Maryland. 
•	Designed and developed formulations for transdermal microneedle patches containing small molecules, macromolecules, and nanoparticles. 
•	Responsible for method development and analysis of small molecules using RP-HPLC and LC/MS/MS assays (Waters Inc., Dual quad ESI and APCI probes) (e.g. caffeine, nicotine, and naltrexone)
•	Managed the animal protocols and handling at the animal facilities at Maryland medical school (i.e. Yucatan minipigs, guinea pigs). 
•	Designed and formulated transdermal patches and dissolvable polymer microneedle devices for dermal drug delivery applications. 
•	Experienced in working with polymers like HPMC, HPMC-AS, PVP, PVA, PEG, and Gantrez-MVE/MA AN139 to design polymer microneedle patches. 
•	Performed stability, solubility, and transdermal permeability studies on small molecules, nanoparticles, and macromolecules. 
•	Established a neonate-mimicked in-vitro skin assay for dermal evaluation and skin barrier function testing for transdermal drug delivery patches.
Baltimore, Maryland Area
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Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
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Centre for Nanomedicine & Cellular Delivery, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Maryland MEMS and Microfluidics Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland.
Research Title: Microfluidic preparation of liposomes for drug delivery
• Developed experimental plans for successful implementation of Pharmacy-on-a-chip, microfluidic preparation of liposomes for drug delivery 
• Performed nanoparticle particle characterization using the ZSP-Nano particle sizer (Malvern), Scanning electron microscopy, nanoparticle synthesis (Liposomes, cadmium nitrate quantum dots, glycol-gold nanoparticles, carbon dots). 
• Experienced in cell culture assays for various cell lines (Caco-2, Stro-1, MCF-7, SKBR-3, HaCaT cell lines), Cell assays (MTT, WST, live-dead staining), TEER (Trans epithelial Electrical Resistance) evaluation of cellular tight junctions.
• Developed models for cell culture assays, flow cytometry analysis (BD Scientific system) for evaluation of cellular uptake mechanisms for nanoparticles. 
• Experienced with Fluorescent Confocal microscopy  (Nikon A1/A1R) and analysis software (Nikon Elements)  imaging endosomal and lysosomal co-localization of nanoparticles (Immuno-cyto/histo chemistry).
• Data analysis software (Graph pad Prism, Empower, IgorPro), engineering design and programming software competence (L-Edit, CleWin, Sketchup-Pro, AutoCAD, LabView).
Centre for Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery
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Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Glasgow
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B.B.S.R.C (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council), Centre for Cell Engineering, Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK  
•	Focused on the control of mesenchymal stem cell differentiation on nano-patterned surfaces.
•	Developed Micro/nano-fabricated devices and scaffolds using nano-imprinting/patterning techniques.
•	Performed Cell culture assays using various cell lines Stro-1, primary bone marrow stem cells extracted from hip replacement patients,
 •	Cell assays (MTT, WST, live-dead staining), TEER (Trans epithelial Electrical Resistance) evaluation of cellular tight junctions. 
•	Experienced with confocal cell imaging (Actin cytoskeleton, microtubular filaments, endosomal and lysosomal co-localization). Immuno-cyto/histo chemistry. 
•	Performed cDNA and mRNA microarray analysis, PCR and qPCR assays to determine stem cell differentiation, looking mainly for osteogenesis. 
I was able to tune the behavior of mesenchymal stem cells, that responded to physical nano-patterned polymer based surfaces and differentiating into a mature for of cell that were organ specific. For example, I was studying the osteogenesis (bone formation) and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into osteoblasts (commonly known as bone forming cells). Work was published in Nature Materials and Interface (from Royal Society of Sciences) leading to several citations.
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Research Assistant
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Research Title: Development of a microfluidic device to test the toxicity of nanoparticles
My Ph.D work involved an effort to develop a microfluidic device to test the toxicity of nanoparticles. The main objective was to replace the current animal model with a microfluidic device that would mimic the animal lung model to test the toxicity of inhaled and potentially harmful nanoparticles. This was a part of a European Council project named NANOSAFE, whose efforts were dedicated towards being able to develop an international database of nanoparticle toxicity reporting the harmful effects of exposure to various nanotechnologies. Effort was also dedicated to reduce the potential environmental effects of various nanotechnologies and health issues related with daily exposure to nano-particulate materials.
Cell Engineering, microfluidics
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University of Glasgow
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Master of Science, by Research (M.Res.)
Cell Engineering
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University of Glasgow
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
LifeSciences
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Ramnarain Ruia College - Mumbai
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Germantown, MD
Charmaine Hipolito
Translational Life Scientist
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Worthing
Somesh Singh
Lead for Department of Immunocytochemistry at BSUH
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Rockville, MD
Haoting Hsu
Immuno-Oncology / Flow Cytometry
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Baltimore, MD
Taylor Light
Scientist I, Ex vivo at Champions Oncology
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Rockville, MD
Kristina Craven
Supervisor, Formulation Services
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Chapel Hill, NC
Daria Filonov
Scientist
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Cambridge, MA
Daniel Graziano
Biological Data Scientist at DeepCure
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Greater Boston
Kayla Tyskiewicz
Business Development Manager at Champions Oncology, Inc.
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Boston, MA
Roman Braun, PhD
Enabling innovation in gene therapy, immuno-oncology and vaccines as Key Account Manager at SIRION BIOTECH
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Singapore
VISHNU VADANAN
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Bioengineered and Applied Nanomaterials laboratory (BeANs), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Hana Velecina
Associate Scientist at Millipore Sigma
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Gaithersburg, MD
Samuel Lee-Xie
Student at University of Maryland Baltimore County
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Westminster, MD
andrea hughes
RA  at THE ARC OF CARROLL COUNTY, INC
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Germantown, MD
Adarsh venkatesh
Student at Poolesville high school
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Baltimore City County, MD
Thomas Grove
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Baltimore, MD
Alexis Connolly
Community Living Assistant at The Arc of Carroll County
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Silver Spring, MD
Myriam Torrico
Administrator, Community Programs
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Germantown, MD
Sean Deleon
Laboratory Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Waynesboro, PA
Jade Thomas
Caregiver at THE ARC OF CARROLL COUNTY, INC
The American Society for Cell Biology - ASCB
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Center for Bioelectronics, Biosensors and Biochips
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MicroTAS 2020
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Tissue Regeneration
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Drug Discovery & Development Professionals
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ACS BIOT (Biochemical Technology Division of the American Chemical Society)
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Biotech/Pharma Opportunities in US
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Lab on a chip and Microfluidic Devices (a.k.a., Microfluidics)
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Enhancing Drug Bioavailability and Solubility
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University of Glasgow Alumni
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2nd InterPore UK Chapter Meeting, Loughborough University, Loughborough (UK), 5-6 September, 2016
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