Prof. Amit Kumar Dinda

He is officer in-charge of Division of Renal and he has keen interest in experimental pathology with interdisciplinary research in immunopathology, tissue engineering, cancer biology and Nanomedicine. He is actively working in the area of application of Nanotechnology in Medicine and Nanotoxicology. His laboratory has developed nanoparticle based oral gene delivery system and nanoadjuvant for developing single shot booster free vaccine, development of novel nanocarriers for Amphotericin B, technology for delivering 4 anti-tubercular drugs in one nanoparticle, macrophage targeted siRNA delivery system for reversal of Atherosclerosis plaque, combined chemo and photothermal therapy for superficial bladder cancer and study of long term fate and toxicity of gold nanoparticle. Visiting Professor in Albert Einstein Institute of Medical Sciences, New York 2004 -5, Visiting Professor University of New South Wales, Australia 2008. He is Founder Secretary of Indian Society of Nanomedicine (ISNM), Ex-President of Indian Society of Renal & Transplant Pathology, Ex-Vice President of Society for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (India) (SABOI), Ex-Vice President, Electron Microscopy Society of India (EMSI), Fellow, and Electron Microscopy Society of India (EMSI).

He has published more than 300 papers in peer reviewed journals and holds 8 Indian Patents.

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Application of Nanotechnology in Medicine

Nanoparticle Based Drug Delivery System

Vacancies in my Laboratory

Following Posts are vacant in my laboratory for a period of 2/3 years:

1. Research Associate (Grade 1)

Looking for a candidate with an experience in polymer chemistry, bioconjugation techniques, tissue engineering/scaffolds and animal handling.
Candidate should have independent thinking with translational approach.
Experience is cell culture also necessary.
A minimum of 5 years experience in the field of nanotechnology and tissue engineering.

2. Lab Technician (Scientific)

Looking for a candidate with a experience of working in scientific laboratory.
Candidate should have BSc + 2 years experience or MSc + 1 year experience in life science.
Work responsibility involves:
- perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations
- carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses
- prepare specimens and samples
- construct, maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters
- keep equipment in a clean and serviceable condition and ensure the safe removal of waste
- record, and sometimes interpret the results.
- ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced and that everything is clearly and correctly labelled

2. Lab Attendant (Scientific)

Candidate should have 10+2 (science) passed.
Looking for a candidate with a experience (minimum 1 year) of working in scientific laboratory.
Work responsibility involves:
- prepare specimens and samples
- keep equipment in a clean and serviceable condition and ensure the safe removal of waste
- Animal handling and cleaning of the cages, daily maintenance of log books of animals.