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Agarkar Vinod

Heloise Biotech Health Pvt. Ltd., GeNextgenomics Pvt. Ltd., Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology

ORCID iD 0009-0000-9747-1455
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About

Distinguished scientist with over 30 years of academic and industry experience spanning national and international laboratories. Expertise in biotechnology, recombinant protein technology, structural biology, protein X-ray crystallography, molecular biology, and microbiology. Proven track record of advancing scientific discovery, developing innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions, and mentoring multidisciplinary research teams. Recognized for significant contributions and hands-on experience to the fields of protein engineering, protein/enzyme function-stability and characterization, antibody development, recombinant nanobody modification and production and structural biology through impactful publications, patents, and leadership.
KEY SKILLS
Leadership & Industry Expertise
 Over 10 years of industry experience in research management and strategic planning.
 Skilled in directing, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary teams of researchers
and scientists.

Protein Engineering & Biochemistry
 Established recombinant protein and antibody production platforms for start-up
industries.
 Expertise in protein biochemistry, including purification (secreted and non-secreted),
enzymatic and chemical modifications, and biophysical characterization.
 Designed and optimized protein and antibody constructs for enhanced expression and
purification.

Molecular Biology & Expression Systems
 Extensive experience with recombinant protein expression in insect, bacterial, and
mammalian systems.
 Proficient in designing antigenic peptides and fusion proteins for antibody production.

Diagnostics & Antibody Development
 Designed and developed molecular diagnostic kits, including ELISA and lateral flow
systems, for applications in animal husbandry.
 Comprehensive understanding of antibody discovery processes and their therapeutic and
diagnostic applications.

Structural & Biophysical Studies
 Expertise in designing and interpreting protein and antibody-based biological
experiments.
 Skilled in structural biology and biophysical analysis, including protein X-ray
crystallography and advanced spectroscopic techniques.

Employment

  • GeNextgenomics Pvt. Ltd. Director (R&D) and CMO
    2012 - 2024
  • Heloise Biotech Health Pvt. Ltd. Director

Education

  • Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology Ph.D.

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (15)