Vikas Kumar, Ph.D
About Vikas Kumar, Ph.D
Vikas Kumar, Ph.D, is a Postdoctoral Researcher-Visiting Fellow at The National Institutes of Health, specializing in cardiovascular disease biology and immune system research. He has extensive experience in laboratory techniques and data analysis, with a strong academic background in pharmacology and biotechnology.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Vikas Kumar, Ph.D., has been serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher-Visiting Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2019. His role involves advanced research in the field of cardiovascular disease biology and aging. The NIH is renowned for its commitment to biomedical research, and Kumar's contributions are part of ongoing efforts to uncover novel biological mechanisms related to health and disease.
Education and Expertise
Kumar completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cardiovascular Disease Biology and Aging at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology from 2014 to 2019. His academic background also includes a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in Pharmacology from Jamia Hamdard, which he obtained between 2011 and 2013. He earned his Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) from Kurukshetra University from 2007 to 2011. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in pharmacology and biological sciences.
Research Experience at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Prior to his current position, Kumar worked at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) as a Senior Research Fellow from 2018 to 2019. He also completed his Ph.D. there from 2014 to 2018. His research focused on proteomic and metabolomic data analysis, as well as dissecting the immune system of the heart to identify mechanisms driving cell proliferation. This experience has contributed significantly to his expertise in cardiovascular research.
Laboratory Skills and Techniques
Kumar possesses a diverse skill set in various laboratory techniques. He is proficient in performing survival surgery in animal models, including rats and mice. His technical expertise includes SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, FACS, Immunofluorescence, and Immunoprecipitation. Additionally, he is skilled in molecular cloning, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and histology, which are essential techniques in biological research.