Hi There!
I am Nand
About me
I am a Neuropharmacologist with a specialization in brain electrophysiology.
I have 10 years of research experience in managing and executing R&D projects in academic as well as in industrial settings. I have hands-on experience in working with various in vitro and in vivo (animal handling license FELASA accredited cat. B ID: LTK 1614) and ex vivo drug screening assays. I am highly interested in entrepreneurial ventures, medical scientific liaison (MSL), research and development (R&D) management, or business development (BD) positions in the Swiss pharmaceutical industry.
Research Experience
The following is an outline of my current and past work experience. Each role has provided an opportunity to learn, grow, and continue developing both as a person and a professional.
Postdoctoral Scientist
UNIGE, Switzerland
Oct 2018 - Present
-Set up electrophysiology laboratory and established combinatorial sequencing method called PatchSeq to study the neurodevelopment
-Working closely with the team of neuroscientist and bioinformaticians
-Analysis and communication of scientific data (oral presentation/manuscripts)
Postdoctoral Scientist
UZH, Switzerland
June 2018 - Oct 2018
Investigated effects of endogenous lipids metabolites (eicosanoids) on neuronal transmission in the hippocampus, Amygdala, and cerebellum.
Furthermore, I studied neurophysiological and -pathological implications of these eicosanoids, particularly in context of Epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease.
Research Associate
University of Zurich
Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
Investigated effects of eicosanoids on mouse models of neurodegeneration.
Research Associate-I
Biocon BMS research center
July 2010- July 2011
Pharmacological and safety screening of novel potential therapeutics in various
in vitro cellular assays such as hERG assay in drug discovery team
Education
Ph.D. in Neuroscience
University of Zurich, Switzerland
Jan 2013 - March 2018
Thesis title "The Role of Epoxygenated Arachidonic Acid-Derived
Metabolites in Neuronal Transmission"
Master of Science (Pharmacology)
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
(NIPER), India.
July 2008 - July 2010
Thesis title “Effect of Endothelin-1 on Sodium, Potassium
and Calcium Channel Kinetics in Rat Dorsal Root
Ganglion neurons”
Bachelor of Pharmacy
University of Mumbai
July 2005- May 2008
Course work includes a diverse aspect of Pharmacy such as Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Medicinal chemistry, Pharmaceutical engineering, etc.
Diploma in Pharmacy,
Kamala Nehru Polytechnic (Pharmacy)
July 2003 - July 2005
Basic pharmacy course to be registered pharmacist
Let’s discuss possibilities
Let us get in touch or grab a coffee together if you are in my city.