Murali Vijayan

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About Murali Vijayan

I am a Neuroscientist with 9+ years of experience with a proven track record of 55 peer-reviewed publications and one patent on microRNAs as therapeutic targets for ischemic stroke. Executive Summary: • I have been a researcher for the past 8 years, with a track record of accomplishments in research and translational science in the fields of mitochondrial biology, Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders. • Proven ability to work on several disease models: murine models of neurodegeneration, diabetes, and microRNAs. • Extensive experience in assay development, primary neuronal culture, mitochondrial structural analysis, mitochondrial bioenergetics, synaptosome isolation, dendritic spine analysis, and cognitive behavior. • Expertise in functional genomic tools, including RNAi, microRNA (miRNA) therapeutic development, agomir, and antagomir function of miRNAs. • Working as an IACUC committee member, ensuring that the animal care and use program complied with the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and developed animal study protocols. • Highly productive, self-motivated, and a strong team player in cross-functional & multi-disciplinary research teams in several contract research and investigative projects. • Mentoring experience, exemplary knowledge of current literature, design, and execution of the projects, technical procedures, study protocols, SOPs, and grant proposals. • Serving as a reviewer for NIH grants (NOMD) and more than 30 peer-reviewed scientific journals. CORE SKILLS: • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines • Quick learner, multitasker, critical mindset • Ability to work independently while multitasking multiple projects • Open to new challenges and take the initiative to solve scientific/medical problems • Strong sense of ethics and confidentiality • Proven skills in designing big datasets and conducting critical data analysis • Expert in an in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro assays • Adept in identifying and validating biomarkers and therapeutic targets • Excellent team player and collaborator • Experienced manager of research groups and programs • Exceptional problem-solving skills • Highly motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn My long-term objective is to have a real effect on medication development that will really benefit patient care and quality of life. I'm now looking for new roles/opportunities to enhance my knowledge and enthusiasm for discovering and creating treatments for human diseases.