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PRIYADHARSHINI YUVARAJU

Medical Research Specialist
Al Ain City,Abu Dhabi

Summary

Effective candidate committed to learning, developing skills in the area of medical science and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects. Background includes work focused on experiencing real-world environments and building research career. Research-driven and highly organized worker bringing articulate communication skills and strong attention to detail. Dedicated, responsible and eager to grow abilities while boosting operational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Medical Research Specialist

United Arab Emirates University
Al AIn, Abu Dhabi, UAE
05.2018 - Current
  • 6 years of expertise in analytical R&D. including HPLC,UPLC,LC-MS/MS and ICP-MS.
  • Professionally trained in operation of Analytical instruments and operational software by certified Engineers.
  • Efficient in interpreting mass spectra and drawing conclusions on characterization of molecules and elemental analysis.
  • Managed the laboratory independently.
  • Prepared and analyzed routine samples for laboratory.
  • Reviewed and followed technical instructions and guidance.
  • Conducted troubleshooting for systems on analytical equipment and related control systems.
  • Installed, maintained and repaired electronic and lab process instrumentation.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Worked with fellow colleagues to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
  • Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
  • Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.

Research Assistant

College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
09.2011 - 05.2018
  • Research focus Investigation of Airway hyper responsiveness and cardiovascular effects in a mouse/rat model given with air pollutants or nanoparticles and to explore therapeutic effects of naturally available antioxidants.
  • Trained in various biochemical assays and physiological rodent surgeries and their application in respiratory physiology and toxicological studies.
  • Ability to screen Airway hyperresponsiveness in mouse using Flexivent instrument.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Calibrated and maintained all laboratory equipment, including robotic controlled smoke exposure unit and Animal Blood Counter.
  • Collaborated with supervision, engineering and other personnel on quality and performance improvements.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.

Education

B.Tech - Biotechnology

Anna University
Kumaraguru College Of Technology, Tamil Nadu
08.2007 - 04.2011

Master of Science - Environmental Science

Bharathiar University,School of Distance Education
Tamil Nadu, India
01.2016 - 12.2018

Skills

    LC-MS/MS (Waters Xevo TQ-S, Empower and MassLynx Software)

ICP-MS (Perkin Elmer - Nex ION 300X and Syngistix software)

HPLC (Waters Alliance with PDA,FLR,ELS Detectors and Empower software)

ELISA Techniques

Western Blotting techniques - (Developed the technique from scratch, optimized and established for the laboratory usage)

Rodents surgeries and maintenance

Medical research

Safety protocols and procedures

Laboratory oversight

Publications

  • Development and validation of LC-MS/MS method for quantification of ATP, ADP and AMP in dried blood spot, liver and brain of neonate mice pups. Richard L. Jayaraj, Hassib Narchi , Yuvaraju Phttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2021.100172. (CORRESPONDING AUTHOR)
  • Abderrahim Nemmar, Suhail Al-Salam , Sara A Nuaman , Maitha Kazim , Fatema Mohamed , Sumaya Beegam , Yuvaraju P , Javed Yasin , Badreldin H Ali. Exacerbation of Coagulation and Cardiac Injury in Rats with Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity Following Intratracheal Instillation of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles. PMID: 33443844
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Zaaba NE, Yasin J, Ali BH. Waterpipe Tobacco Smoke Inhalation Triggers Thrombogenicity, Cardiac Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Mice: Effects of Flavouring. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Feb 14;21(4):1291. doi: 10.3390/ijms21041291. PMID: 32075078.
  • Ali BH, Al-Salam S, Balushi KAA, Za'abi MA, Adham SA, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Manoj P, Nemmar A. Ameliorative Effect of Gum Acacia on Hookah Smoke-Induced Testicular Impairment in Mice.Biomolecules. 2020 May 13;10(5):762. doi: 10.3390/biom10050762.PMID: 32414135.
  • Comparative Study on Pulmonary Toxicity in Mice Induced by Exposure to Unflavoured and Apple- and Strawberry-Flavoured Tobacco Waterpipe Smoke. Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Ali BH.Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2020 Jan 14;2020: 6450450. doi: 10.1155/2020/6450450. eCollection 2020.PMID: 32025277.
  • Nemmar A, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Yasin J, Ali BH, Adeghate E. Nose-Only Water-Pipe Smoke Exposure in Mice Elicits Renal Histopathological Alterations, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, DNA Damage, and Apoptosis. Front Physiol. 2020 Feb 11;11:46. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00046. eCollection 2020.PMID: 32116758.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Ali BH. Aortic Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and DNA Damage Following Pulmonary Exposure to Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles in a Rat Model of Vascular Injury. Biomolecules. 2019 Aug 17;9(8). pii: E376. doi: 10.3390/biom9080376.
  • Ali BH, Al-Salam S, Adham SA, Al Balushi K, Al Za'abi M, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Manoj P, Nemmar A. Testicular Toxicity of Water Pipe Smoke Exposure in Mice and the Effect of Treatment with Nootkatone Thereon. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2019 Jun 25;2019: 2416935. doi: 10.1155/2019/2416935. eCollection 2019.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Ali BH. Waterpipe Smoke Exposure Triggers Lung Injury and Functional Decline in Mice: Protective Effect of Gum Arabic. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2019 Apr 21;2019: 8526083. doi: 10.1155/2019/8526083. eCollection 2019.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Al Ansari Z, Alkharas ZA, Al Ahbabi RM, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Yasin J, Ali BH. Impact of Pulmonary Exposure to Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles on Experimental Acute Kidney Injury. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2019;52(3):439-454. doi: 10.33594/000000032. Epub 2019 Mar 15.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Ali BH. Gum Arabic Ameliorates Impaired Coagulation and Cardiotoxicity Induced by Water-Pipe Smoke Exposure in Mice. Front Physiol. 2019 Feb 25;10:53. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00053. eCollection 2019.
  • Hammad FT, Al-Salam S, Yuvaraju P, Lubbad L. Alda-1, an aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 agonist, causes deterioration in renal functions following ischemia-reperfusion injury due to crystalline nephropathy. Drug Dev Res. 2018 Nov;79(7):315-323. doi: 10.1002/ddr.21454. Epub 2018 Oct 6.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, Ali BH. Exercise Training Mitigates Water Pipe Smoke Exposure-Induced Pulmonary Impairment via Inhibiting NF-κB and Activating Nrf2 Signalling Pathways. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2018 Mar 6;2018:7459612. doi: 10.1155/2018/7459612. eCollection 2018.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Hamadi N, Ali BH. In Vivo Protective Effects of Nootkatone against Particles-Induced Lung Injury Caused by Diesel Exhaust Is Mediated via the NF-κB Pathway. Nutrients. 2018 Feb 26;10(3). pii: E263. doi: 10.3390/nu10030263.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Ali BH. Thrombosis and systemic and cardiac oxidative stress and DNA damage induced by pulmonary exposure to diesel exhaust particles and the effect of nootkatone thereon. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2018 May 1;314(5):H917-H927. doi: 10.1152/ajpheart.00313.2017. Epub 2018 Jan 5.
  • Nemmar A, Karaca T, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Yasin J, Ali BH. Lung Oxidative Stress, DNA Damage, Apoptosis, and Fibrosis in Adenine-Induced Chronic Kidney Disease in Mice. Front Physiol. 2017 Nov 23;8:896. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00896. eCollection 2017.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Ali BH. The acute pulmonary and thrombotic effects of cerium oxide nanoparticles after intratracheal instillation in mice. Int J Nanomedicine. 2017 Apr 10;12:2913-2922. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S127180. eCollection 2017.
  • Ali BH, Al Balushi KA, Ashique M, Shalaby A, Al Kindi MA, Adham SA, Karaca T, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Nemmar A. Chronic Water-Pipe Smoke Exposure Induces Injurious Effects to Reproductive System in Male Mice. Front Physiol. 2017 Apr 4;8:158. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00158. eCollection 2017.
  • Nemmar A, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, Fahim MA, Ali BH. Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles in Lung Acutely Induce Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and DNA Damage in Various Organs of Mice. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2017;2017:9639035. doi: 10.1155/2017/9639035. Epub 2017 Mar 14.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Oulhaj A, Ali BH. Water-Pipe Smoke Exposure-Induced Circulatory Disturbances in Mice, and the Influence of Betaine Supplementation Thereon.
  • Cell Physiol Biochem. 2017;41(3):1098-1112. doi: 10.1159/000464117. Epub 2017 Feb 27.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, Yasin J, Ali BH. Chronic exposure to water-pipe smoke induces cardiovascular dysfunction in mice. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2017 Feb 1;312(2):H329-H339. doi: 10.1152/ajpheart.00450.2016. Epub 2016 Dec 9.
  • Nemmar A, Karaca T, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Yasin J, Hamadi NK, Ali BH.2016. Prolonged Pulmonary Exposure to Diesel Exhaust Particles Exacerbates Renal Oxidative Stress, inflammation and DNA Damage in Mice with Adenine-Induced Chronic Renal Failure.Cell Physiol Biochem. 2016;38(5):1703-13. doi: 10.1159/000443109. Epub 2016 May 3.
  • Nemmar A, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Yasin J, Tariq S, Attoub S, Ali BH.2016. Ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles acutely promote thrombosis and cardiac oxidative stress and DNA damage in mice. Part Fibre Toxicol. 2016 Apr 30;13(1):22. doi: 10.1186/s12989-016-0132-x.
  • Nemmar A, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, Yasin J, Kazzam EE, Ali BH.2016. Oxidative stress, inflammation, and DNA damage in multiple organs of mice acutely exposed to amorphous silica nanoparticles. Int J Nanomedicine. 2016 Mar 7;11:919-28. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S92278. eCollection 2016.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, Yasin J, Ali BH.2016.Chronic Exposure to Water-Pipe Smoke Induces Alveolar Enlargement, DNA Damage and Impairment of Lung Function. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2016;38(3):982-92. doi: 10.1159/000443050. Epub 2016 Mar 4.
  • Nemmar A, Al Dhaheri R, Alamiri J, Al Hefeiti S, Al Saedi H, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Yasin J, Ali BH.2015.Diesel Exhaust Particles Induce Impairment of Vascular and Cardiac Homeostasis in Mice: Ameliorative Effect of Emodin.Cell Physiol Biochem. 2015;36(4):1517-26.
  • Nemmar A, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, Yasin J, Dhaheri RA, Fahim MA, Ali BH.2015.In vitro platelet aggregation and oxidative stress caused by amorphous silica nanoparticles. Int J Physiol Pathophysiol Pharmacol. 2015 Mar 20;7(1):27-33. eCollection 2015.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, Ali BH. 2015. Emodin mitigates diesel exhaust particles-induced increase in airway resistance, inflammation and oxidative stress in mice. Respir Physiol Neurobiol. 2015 Aug 15; 215:51-7. doi: 10.1016/j.resp.2015.05.006.
  • Nemmar A, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, Ali BH. 2015. Betaine (N,N,N-trimethylglycine) averts photochemically-induced thrombosis in pial microvessels in vivo and platelet aggregation in vitro. Exp Biol Med (Maywood). Jul;240(7):955-60. doi: 10.1177/1535370214564749.
  • Nemmar A, Al Hemeiri A, Al Hammadi N, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, Yasin J, Elwasila M, Ali BH, Adeghate E., 2015. Early pulmonary events of nose-only water pipe (shisha) smoking exposure in mice. Physiol Rep. 2015 Mar;3(3). pii: e12258. doi: 10.14814/phy2.12258.
  • Nemmar A, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, Ali BH., 2015. Short-term nose-only water-pipe (shisha) smoking exposure accelerates coagulation and causes cardiac inflammation and oxidative stress in mice. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2015;35(2):829-40. doi: 10.1159/000369741.
  • Ali BH, Adham SA, Al Balushi KA, Shalaby A, Waly MI, Manoj P, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Nemmar A. 2015. Reproductive toxicity to male mice of nose only exposure to water- pipe smoke. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2015; 35(1):29-37. doi: 10.1159/000369672.
  • Nemmar A, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, Yasin J, Dhaheri RA, Fahim MA, Ali BH. 2015. In vitro platelet aggregation and oxidative stress caused by amorphous silica nanoparticles. Int J Physiol Pathophysiol Pharmacol. 2015 Mar 20;7(1):27-33.
  • Nemmar A, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Yasin J, Fahim MA, Kazzam EE, Alhaddabi I, Ali BH. 2014. Potentiation of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by repeated exposure to diesel exhaust particles: An experimental study in rats. Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 239(8):1036-1044.
  • Nemmar A, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Yasin J, Shahin A, Ali BH. 2014. Interaction of amorphous silica nanoparticles with erythrocytes in vitro: role of oxidative stress. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2014;34(2):255-65. doi: 10.1159/000362996.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Yasin J, Ali BH. 2014. Pancreatic effects of diesel exhaust particles in mice with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2014;33(2):413-22. doi: 10.1159/000356680.
  • Nemmar A, Albarwani S, Beegam S, Yuvaraju P, Yasin J, Attoub S, Ali BH. 2014. Amorphous silica nanoparticles impair vascular homeostasis and induce systemic inflammation. Int J Nanomedicine. 2014 Jun 2;9: 2779-89. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S52818.
  • Nemmar A, Raza H, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, John A, Yasin J, Hameed RS, Adeghate E, Ali BH. 2013. Nose-only water-pipe smoking effects on airway resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress in mice. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2013 Nov 1; 115(9):1316-23. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00194.2013.
  • Nemmar A, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, John A, Raza H, Ali BH. 2013. Cardiovascular effects of nose-only water-pipe smoking exposure in mice. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2013 Sep 1;305(5):H740-6. doi: 10.1152/ajpheart.00200.2013.
  • Nemmar A, Al-Salam S, Subramaniyan D, Yasin J, Yuvaraju P, Beegam S, Ali BH. 2013. Influence of experimental type 1 diabetes on the pulmonary effects of diesel exhaust particles in mice. Toxicol Lett. 2013 Feb 27;217(2):170-6. doi: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2012.11.004.

Attended conference & Workshops

  • Have been a mentor to the students for attending Undergraduate Student Research Competition, 2016 in Abu Dhabi University.
  • Participated in the international GCC conference in UAE University and guided a student for the poster presentation
  • Presented at National Level Biological Congress on Promising faces of Bio Technologyheld at Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram.
  • Attended National conference on Natural Product Research for Health and Bio-Pharma industry” (NCNPR – 2011) organized by Department of biotechnology Kumaraguru college of Technology, Coimbatore.
  • Attended National Symposium on Functional Foods and Neutraceuticals held at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore.
  • Attended National Level Paper/Poster Presentation competition BIOSTAGE 09 organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore.
  • Been a part of National Level Technical Symposium, Genespire 10 organized by the students of Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore.
  • Attended a workshop on Safety Awareness in Laboratories conducted by safety officer, CMHS, UAE University.
  • Made a visit to The Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore and observed the Techniques of breeding and planting of healthy Sugarcane crops.

Personnel Details

Father’s name : N.S. Yuvaraju

Mother’s name : Y. Rajeswari

Date of Birth : 30 November 1989

Marital status : Married

Spouse Name : Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

Languages known : English, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam.

Nationality : Indian

Passport Number : R4441556

E. Mail : priyay@uaeu.ac.ae; piyapabhu89@gmail.com

Mobile Number : +971 556437263

Phone Number : +971 37137617

Current Address : PRIYA DHARSHINI YUVARAJU

Medical Research Specialist - 1

Department Of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

College Of Medicine and Health Sciences,

UAE University, Al Ain, PO Box 17666, UAE.

Reference

Prof. Salahdein Aburuz

Professor & Director of Central Facilities-Analytical Lab

Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

CMHS, UAE University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

E-mail: saburuz@uaeu.ac.ae

Prof. Abderrahim Nemmar

Professor

Department of Physiology

CMHS, UAE University; Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

E-mail: anemmar@uaeu.ac.ae

Declaration

I do hereby declare that all the details given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(Mrs. Y. Priyadharshini)

Timeline

Medical Research Specialist

United Arab Emirates University
05.2018 - Current

Master of Science - Environmental Science

Bharathiar University,School of Distance Education
01.2016 - 12.2018

Research Assistant

College of Medicine and Health Sciences
09.2011 - 05.2018

B.Tech - Biotechnology

Anna University
08.2007 - 04.2011
PRIYADHARSHINI YUVARAJUMedical Research Specialist