Binesh CP, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture

  Oct 2007 - Mar 2011

  Senior Research Fellow

  • Patented an rt-PCR-based molecular diagnostic assay and kit for betanodavirus that outperformed available commercial tests while reducing the cost by 30%. Produced a VLP vaccine for betanodavirus by cloning and expression of virus coat protein gene in E. coli.• Pioneer research discovered RGNNV as the prevalent species of betanodavirus in India. Unveiled new hosts and two new potential genotypes with surveillance and phylogenetic studies. • Demonstrated that elevated temperature aggravates asymptomatic betanodavirus infection in zebrafish pointing the potential impacts of global warming on aquaculture and fish health Show less

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  Sacred Heart College, Thevara

  May 2011 - May 2013

  Lecture

  • Followed ICT-enabled teaching in Aquaculture, Physiology and Pathology. Delivered cutting-edge education that fosters analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Promoted comprehensive and inclusive learning by student engagement in academic and other mentorship events• Mentored students and experimentally proved that the native fish Aplocheilus predated better on mosquito larvae than imported Gambusia and Poecilia species against the common perception • Developed a LAMP assay for betanodavirus requiring minimum technical skills and equipment only Show less

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  Central Marine Fisheries Reserarch Institute

  May 2013 - Oct 2018

  Senior Research Fellow

  • Described new Ceratomyxa and Tenuiproboscis parasites. Developed optimised protocols for their molecular diagnosis and fluorescent in-situ hybridization • Resolved phylogenetic ambiguities pertaining to some marine squids using molecular tools. • Helped marine mussel farmers in healthy sustainable farming practices and to improve their crop by recommending mitigation measures for unprecedented mass mortality. Prepared SOPs for crop management and disease surveillance. • Collaborated to establish aquatic animal disease surveillance laboratories equipped with high throughput PCR, microscopes, wet laboratory and scanning electron microscopy. Show less

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  Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies

  Nov 2018 - Nov 2020

  Research Associate

  • Collaborated to establish laboratories for aquatic animal diseases and hydrobiology. • Contributed in preparing an atlas of fishes in the Kavvayi backwaters and documenting new distribution record of Colletteichthys flavipinnis.• Entrepreneurship development trainings on processing and value addition of marine foods • Presented in conferences and published an atlas of fishes in the Kavvayi backwaters

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  Spice Healthcare

  Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

  Senior Scientific Officer

  • Built a brand of trust for COVID-19 surveillance and testing with a team of 90 technicians, phlebotomists, and data entry operators together. • Regulatory compliances to QA/QC requirements including record maintenance, instrument calibration, CAPA, biomedical waste management and other protocols. • Helped the management in team building and cost cutting by streamlining logistics strategies

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  Genescope Research & Services

  Mar 2022 - now

  Scientist

  Leading a team of personnel involved in the production, marketing and services of,• AquaNova™ kits for early diagnosis of pathogens especially in the aquaculture settings• HealO™ cosmeceuticals for natural cleansers and scrubs, oral and skincare products • HealTheen™ nutraceuticals offering uniquely formulated natural blend of food supplements• Genecast™ services detects potential non-pathogenic diseases by genetic/epigenetic tests • CheckUp™ health screening services using a convenient digital platform • Biosynth™ AI-aided research on synthetic biology & antimicrobial resistance (AMR)• Enviroscope™ provides testing of water and soil samples. Show less