Pawan Kumar Raut

Experience

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  Pinncle Technical College

  Jan 2009 - Feb 2015

  Head of Department

  - Teach various pharmacy subjects, organize field trips, and facilitate internships for pharmacy students in hospital and industrial settings. - Manages human and physical resources in the college.

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  Yeungnam University

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2020

  PhD Graduate Research Assistant

  - Strong technical skills in a wide range of molecular biology laboratory techniques, including genetic knockdown with siRNA, and qRT-PCR, hands-on experience in fluorescence and confocal microscopy, handling complex in vivo models such as the xenograft model, and attended over 8 conferences for knowledge sharing.- Expertise in systemization and standard operating procedures, coupled with proficiency in driving innovation, has resulted in 1 discovery, establishing the crucial role of autophagy in enhancing the viability and promoting the therapeutic efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells in a mouse colitis model.- Ability to drive multiple projects with a strong sense of critical thinking and logical questioning as indicated by spearheading 5 different projects on deciphering the underlying molecular mechanisms implicated in the growth of cancer cells by adipokines Show less

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  Keimyung University

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

  Postdoctoral Researcher

  - Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally to drive innovative research for exploring molecular signaling pathways in melanoma for therapeutic intervention, establishing 2 collaborations. - Extensive problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of the cell signaling pathways related to the anticancer effects of 2 active phytochemical compounds, particularly those involving STAT3 and reactive oxygen species (ROS).- Strong project management and communication skills by effectively managing project timelines, mentoring 3 graduate students in molecular biology, technology, and tools, fostering academic growth, and ensuring successful research outcomes. Show less

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  National Cancer Institute (NCI)

  Feb 2022 - now

  Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow

  - Collaborated professionally with leading minds in academia to decipher the underlying molecular mechanisms implicated in the complex biology of rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) leading to 1 major collaboration.- Extensive problem-solving abilities aim to understand the critical molecular mechanisms in RMS, focusing on Myc family protein(s), as demonstrated by spearheading 2 projects.- Critical thinking skills, sound knowledge of basic and complicated molecular biology techniques and tools, such as CRISPR-Cas9 and molecular cloning, and attendance at more than six seminars and conferences. Show less