Pradnya Chavan-Jagtap
Research Scientist - Strain engineering
- Role
- Research Scientist at Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited
- Location
- Thane, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pradnya Chavan-Jagtap
Research Scientist specialized in Strain Engineering and Fungal Expression Systems, with expertise in Aspergillus spp. My work focuses on engineering microbial hosts for recombinant protein and enzyme production, combining molecular biology, synthetic biology, and bioprocess optimization.I have hands-on experience in cloning, the fungal transformation method (protoplast-mediated), high-throughput screening of transformants, protein expression, and fermentation (Shake flask). I am involved in delivering high-yield strains for industrial enzyme production.Core Skills: Strain Engineering | Fungal Expression Systems | Heterologous Protein Production | Fermentation & Scale-up | Molecular Cloning | Synthetic Biology
Experience
Research Scientist
Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited
Aug 2023 — Present · Thane, IN
Engineered Aspergillus strains to enhance production of industrially significant enzymes through genetic modifications.• Designed and executed experiments to improve fungal gene expression. Constructed vectors and generated knockout cassettes to transform into Aspergillus spp.• Skilled in cloning, Protoplast-mediated transformation, and high-throughput screening for protein expression. • Analysed data regarding gene and protein expression. Prepared reports, presented data. • Performed regulatory experiments and prepared a Dossier to submit to EFSA
Education
CSIR National chemical laboratory
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
National Chemical Laboratory
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune
Post doctoral fellow, Cancer biology
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