Nrusingh Prasad Mohapatra 268 Olentangy Meadows drive, Lewis Center, OH, USA-43035, (614) 264-5534, mohapatranrusingh@gmail.

com Professional Experience: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Dec. 2003-Present

Research Scientist Dec. 2006-Present * Manage and perform research in CDC category-A & B bio-threat agents for develo pment of vaccine against Francisella and Salmonella spp. using molecular biology , microbiology and immunology techniques in BSL-2 and 3 laboratories. * Supervise masters and Ph.D students. * Received two NIH funding and associated in writing the proposal. * Published 10 papers in peer reviewed journals and presented 15 posters and ora l presentations in meetings. Post-Doctoral Researcher Nov. 2003~ Nov. 2006 * Perform and standardized research protocols for Francisella genetics and devel oped cryo-transformation technique for Francisella tularensis. * Identified several virulence factors of Francisella tularensis using genetics and in-silico analysis. * Received NIH funding and associated in writing the proposal. * Published 2 papers and presented 4 posters. University Of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas Post-Doctoral Fellow May 2002- Dec. 2003 * Developed mariner transposon system in Bacillus subtilis. * Published one paper and presented one poster in a meeting. Summary of Qualifications: * Strong background in molecular microbiology, and experienced with multiple org anisms including pathogens and production strains. * Experience in BSL-2 and BSL-3 conditions work with Francisella spp. * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. * Enjoy mentoring as well as working in a team environment. Permanent resident of USA, authorized to work with CDC Category-A & B bio-threat agents, open to relocate. Education Ph.D., Medical Microbiology, Delhi University, India Dissertation title: Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of MRSA and its ro le in epidemiological typing. M.S., Microbiology, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, India Dissertation title: A study on the role of lectins as an Immunological adjuvant. B. S., Microbiology, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, India Skills Set: Organisms Familiar With: PCR Francisella novicida SYBR Green qRT-PCR Francisella tularensis (LVS) Western blot Francisella holoractica Southern blot Francisella tularensis (Schu S4) Northern blot Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi DNA isolation Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium DNA sequencing Salmonella enterica serovar Paratyphi

RNA isolation Salmonella enterica serovar Senftenberg Microbial cloning Vibrio cholerae Microbial mutagenesis E. coli P22 phage transduction Klebsiella spp. Protein purification Candida albicans Tissue culture Streptococcus spp. Bacterial adherence assays Staphylococcus aures (MRSA) Microscopy (Confocal, Electron, Scanning) Mass Spectrometry RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Published 18 papers (8 first author and 10 co-authors) in peer reviewed journals . http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26867277/RESEARCH%20PUBLICATIONS.doc Presented 32 posters and 5 oral talks at scientific meetings. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26867277/RESEARCH%20PUBLICATIONS.doc Honors and Awards * Travel award for the Poster presentation, 3rd Center for Microbial Inteface Bi ology retreat, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, March 18th-19th, 2010. * Senior Research Fellowship by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), May 1 999 to 2002. * Best Paper award by Hospital Infection Society, India (2001). * Young Scientist Award by Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics of I nfectious Diseases, Vth International Conference (2000). * Best Poster award by Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists, Delhi Chap ter (1997). * Junior Research Fellow, Jawaharlal Nehru University, January 1995- August 1996 . References Dr. John S Gunn, Ph.D Professor, Dept. of Molecular Virology Immunology and Medical Genetics Columbus, Ohio-43210 (614) 292-6036 gunn.43@osu.edu Dr. Larry S Schlsinger M.D Director, Infectious Diseases Columbus, Ohio-43210 (614) 293-5671 Larry.Schlesinger@osumc.edu Dr. Mark Wewers M.D Professor, Pulmonary Critical Care Columbus, OH 43210 (614) 293-4925 wewers.2@osu.edu