RIDAM KAPOOR
Kensington,Australia
Summary
Passionate and driven researcher with a PhD in Developmental Biology and extensive expertise in molecular biology, confocal microscopy, and translational research. Skilled in investigating genetic pathways and cellular mechanisms, particularly in stem cell biology and tumorigenesis, with a strong focus on human health implications. Proficient in designing and executing experiments and analyzing complex data. Demonstrates a commitment to advancing innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions, with a proven ability to adapt to multidisciplinary research settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant (Full-Time)
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
08.2024 - Current
Prof. Gary Hime and A/Prof. Dagmar Wilhelm
Research Assistant (Contract)
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
07.2023 - 12.2023
Prof. Ary Hoffman
Research Assistant (Contract)
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Prof. Gary Hime
- Co-supervised two undergrads on various aspects of midgut development in Drosophila.
Education
Ph.D. - Department of Anatomy and Physiology
The University of Melbourne
School Of Biomedical Sciences 10-2024
M.Sc. - Zoology (Hons. School)
Panjab University
12.2018
B.Sc. - Zoology (Hons. School)
Panjab University
12.2016
Skills
- RNA extraction
- Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
- Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Confocal microscopy
- Gene expression manipulation in Drosophila
- Cell culture
- FACS
- RNA-seq
- Enrichment analysis
- Microtomy
- Calorimeter
- Spectrophotometer
- Centrifuge
- Nanodrop
- Zymography
- SDS-PAGE
- Agarose gel electrophoresis
- DNA extraction
- RFLP
- Animal handling
- Dynamic light scattering
- Homogenization
- ELISA
- Ouchterlony method
- Dissection of Drosophila melanogaster
- Dissection of Labeo rohita
- Dissection of Herdmania
- Dissection of Nereis
- Dissection of Pheretima posthuma
- Dissection of Periplaneta americana
- Dissection of honey bee
- Dissection of mosquito
- Dissection of mice
- Dissection of Pila
- Preparation of permanent mounts
- Staining procedures
- Image J
- Imaris
- Chemdraw
- Biorender
Affiliations
- RNA Society, 2022
- International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, 2020-2021
- Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2020-2024
- Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research, 2021
- International Society for Stem Cell Research, 2021
Workshopsconferencesattended
- DAP Research Symposium, 2024, Poster Presentation
- Aus Fly Meeting, 2024, Poster Presentation
- 6th Asia Pacific Drosophila Research Conference, Cairns, Australia, Poster Presentation
- Developmental Biology Conversations, The University of Melbourne, Invited talk
- 19th International Congress of Developmental Biology, Algarve, Portugal, Poster presentation
- Aus Fly Meeting, 2022, Oral Presentation
- EMBL Australia PhD course, 07/11/22 - 07/15/22, Poster Presentation + 3 Minute Thesis presentation
- ISSCR Annual Meeting, San Francisco + Virtual, 06/15/22 - 06/18/22, Poster Presentation
- EMBL-EBI TRAINING- Exploring Human Genetic Variation Course, 05/16/22 - 05/20/22, EMBL-EBI, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK
- Beginner’s Guide to Leadership, 12/01/21 - 12/03/21, WEHI and The University of Melbourne PhD Programmes
- 12th Annual Biomed Link Conference, Members of the St. Vincent’s Student Society, St. Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research, Victoria, Australia, Poster Presentation
- MDS course 2021: A comprehensive review of movement disorders for the clinical practitioner, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
- MDS Virtual Congress, 2020, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
- 12th Annual ANZSCDB Victorian Cell and Developmental Biology Meeting, 12/05/19, The University of Melbourne and La Trobe University
- Workshop on Hands on experience on NMR, 2018, Imtech, Mohali
- National Conference ZOOCON-2018, BRIDGING THE GAP-BIODIVERSITY AND HUMAN HEALTH, Department of Zoology, Panjab University, Chandigarh
- ZOOCON -2016, INTEGRATING BIODIVERSITY FOR REPHRASING THERAPEUTICS AND SUSTAINABILITY, Department of Zoology, Panjab University, Chandigarh
- INSPIRE Summer Internship, 2011 and 2012, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Nationaltestsqualified
- GATE, 2018
- GATE, 2019
Academichonorsandawards
- Travel Award by 19th International Congress of Developmental Biology, Algarve, Portugal
- Melbourne Research Scholarship (Fee offset)
- Departmental scholarship from the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, The University of Melbourne
- DST INSPIRE FELLOW 2018
- University Gold medalist in M.Sc. (Zoology Hons.)
- Topper of M.Sc. Sem I, II, III, IV
- Dr. Rajinder Pal Stipend by Panjab University
- SHE INSPIRE Scholarship by Department and Technology, Govt. of India
- University Gold Medalist in B.Sc. (Zoology Hons.)
- Topper of B.Sc. Sem I, II, III, IV, V, VI
- University Merit Scholarship by Panjab University
- Cash prize for being first in cytogenetics by Department of Zoology, Panjab University
- Academic Excellence Award by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad for session 2014-2015
- Academic Excellence Award by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad for session 2016-2017
- Prize for being first in grade 12
- Merit award in grade 10
- Prize for being first in grade 11
- School level science Olympiad winner
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/27/94
Publications
- Kapoor, R., Dhatwalia, S. K., Kumar, R., Rani, S., & Parsad, D., Emerging role of dermal compartment in skin pigmentation: comprehensive review, Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 34, 12, 2757-2765, 2020
- Kapoor, R., Saini, A., Sharma, D., Indispensable Role of Microbes in Anticancer Drugs and Discovery Trends: Reservoir of Chemotherapeutic Agents, Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2022
- Bakhshalizadeh S, Hock DH, Siddall NA, Kline BL, Sreenivasan R, Bell KM, Casagranda F, Kamalanathan S, Sahoo J, Narayanan N, Naik D, Suryadevara V, Compton AG, Amarasekera SSC, Kapoor R, Jaillard S, Simpson A, Robevska G, van den Bergen J, Pachernegg S, Ayers KL, Thorburn DR, Stroud DA, Hime GR, Sinclair AH, Tucker EJ., Deficiency of the mitochondrial ribosomal subunit, MRPL50, causes autosomal recessive syndromic premature ovarian insufficiency, Hum Genet, 142, 7, 879-907, 07/01/23, 10.1007/s00439-023-02563-z, 37148394, PMC10329598
- Yang, Qiaolin, Fernando Wijaya, Ridam Kapoor, Harshaa Chandrasekaran, Siddhant Jagtiani, Izaac Moran, and Gary R Hime., Unusual Modes of Cell and Nuclear Divisions Characterise Drosophila Development, Biochemical Society Transactions, 2024, 10.1042/bst20231341
Extracurricular Activities
Reviewed paper for Behavioural Processes Article published in Australian Biochemist magazine, Aug 2022 (ASBMB) Skilled in making sketches and oil paintings. Secured 100 marks in fine arts in grade 12. An active participant in declamations, poster makings, cultural events at the department. Editor of English section of school magazine.
Projects
How does the Snail family of transcription factor regulates Drosophila Intestinal development?, Prof. Gary Hime Epidermal-Dermal Cross-Talk in pigmentary disorders, Dr. Ravinder Kumar Downstream processing of bioactives of plant extracts, Dr. Deepika Sharma, 08/01/18 - 12/31/18
Experimentalskills
RNA extraction, Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR), Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Confocal microscopy, Gene expression manipulation in Drosophila, Basic cell culture, FACS, RNA-seq (enrichment analysis), Microtomy (fly head sectioning), Calorimeter, Spectrophotometer, Centrifuge, Nanodrop, Zymography, SDS-PAGE, Agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, RFLP, Animal handling, Dynamic light scattering, Homogenization, ELISA, Ouchterlony method, Drosophila melanogaster, Labeo rohita, Herdmania, Nereis, Pheretima posthuma (earthworm), Periplaneta americana (cockroach), Honey bee, Mosquito, Mice, Pila, Image J, Imaris, Chemdraw, Biorender
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Research Assistant (Full-Time)
University of Melbourne
08.2024 - Current
Research Assistant (Contract)
University of Melbourne
07.2023 - 12.2023
Research Assistant (Contract)
University of Melbourne
08.2021 - 10.2023
M.Sc. - Zoology (Hons. School)
Panjab University
B.Sc. - Zoology (Hons. School)
Panjab University
Ph.D. - Department of Anatomy and Physiology
The University of Melbourne