CURRICULAM VITAE

Dr. Snehal D. Choudante

Mobile: 9665039035,
Email Id: dr.s.choudante@gmail.com
Summary
Dedicated, self-motivated research fellow (Xenograft, Preclinical Veterinary
Pharmacology and Toxicology) with ability to solve veterinary and lab animal house
related problems and knowledge of CROs, seeking a challenging opportunity in
pharmacology and Toxicology R&D /Pharma regulatory and GLP affairs where I can
enhance and utilize my technical knowledge.

PERSONAL DETAILS
Sex Male
Date of Birth 29-12-1990
Marital status Unmarried
Nationality Indian
Father’s Name Deepak Choudante
Permanent Address Deep Nivas, Bela Nagar Bhavsar Chowk , Taroda (Khurd),
Dist. Nanded, (Maharashtra). 431602

EDUCATION
Degree/Course University/ Board Year of passing Marks
obtained

MVSc. Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2016 8.54/10

(Veterinary University, Kerala ,India
Pharmacology &
Toxicology)
BVSc. & AH Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science 2014 6.89/10
University, Maharashtra, India
 Higher Secondary Maharashtra State Board Secondary and 2008 416/600
Certificate HSC Higher Secondary Education, Maharashtra.

Secondary School Maharashtra State Board Secondary and 2006 574/750

Certificate (SSC) Higher Secondary Education, Maharashtra.

MVSc. RESEARCH WORK

Title of the thesis: Hypoglycemic effects and Toxicological evaluation of Costus speciosus in
diabetic rats.
Major advisor:
Dr. Usha P.T.A.
Head and Professor,
Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,
Mannurhy, Thrissur, 680651 (Kerala)

Professional Experience

1. Organization: Sphaera Pharma Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon, Haryana (July 2016 to July
2017)
Designation: Research Biologist
Job Responsibilities:
 Actively involved in design, planning, execution and coordinate cancer studies

(Xenograft model HCT 116, MIAPaCa2, and MOLT-4, etc) in nude and SCID mice..

 Actively involved in design, planning, execution and coordinate PK studies via

different route of administration.

 Actively involved in cancer cell culture activities like cell procurement, cell

maintenance, cryopreservation, cell revival etc.

 Knowledge of Acute, Sub-acute toxicity study in rats and mice.

2. Organization: Edara Research Foundation, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad

(March 2018 to till Date)

Designation: Scientist, Veterinarian and In charge of Animal facility

TRAININGS /WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS ATTENDED

 National seminar on Currents Trends in Ayurvedic Research organized by ministry of

AYUSH and GOVT. of Kerala on 21-24 may 2015 at Poojapura ground,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

 Three days training programme on Research Technique Used in Veterinary & Allied
Sciences organized by Directorate of Academics and Research, KVASU at College of
Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur, 680651 (Kerala).

 One day National Workshop On Veterinary Homeopathy organized by Department of

Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary and Animal
Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur, 680651 (Kerala)

In Vivo Oncology-

Xenograft Models- HCT116, MOLT 4 and MIA PACA2 tumor xenograft models in Nude
mice
Inflammatoion
Inflammatory Pain Models- Actively involved in Carrageenan induced inflammatory
pain model
Diabetes
Alloxan monohyrate-induced diabetis mellitus

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

In vivo pharmacology
Pharmacological Techniques
• Soxhlet extraction, operation and handling of pharmacological equipment’s for drug
testing, analytical techniques for isolation and identification of active principles.

• Molecular Biology
Isolation of DNA and RNA

• Antimicrobial activity
Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of the plant extracts
 • Handling of Laboratory Animals
Collection of blood and sera from mice, nude mice, rat and rabbit, intra peritoneal
lavage and oral gavage in rats and mice

• Additional Skills
Well acquainted with Microsoft Windows Office package like Word, Excel, Power
Point,etc, Adobe utilities, browsing and searching web based resources using various
browsers.

POSTER PRESENTATION

Davuddin., M. D, Dharankumar, K. N.Saishrinivas, S. N. Rajkumar, Snehal Choudante

(2016). Development of Diabetic PEDA by incorporating sucralose and insulin plant
(Costus pictus D. Don). 44th Dairy industry conference. p.p. 58.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• Registered Member of Maharashtra State Veterinary Council

• Registered Member of Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology
and Toxicology (ISVPT)

LANGUAGES

• English: Full professional proficiency (fluent in speaking, reading, writing)

• Marathi : Native language (fluent in speaking, reading, writing)
• Hindi: Full professional proficiency (fluent in speaking, reading, writing)

REFERENCES

Dr. Usha.P.T.A,
Professor & Head,
Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences.
Mannuthy, Thrissur
Kerala, India PIN: 680651
Contact: 9447235719,
Declaration
The information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and I will take the
complete responsibility in case of any circumstances.
Place : Gurgaon ( Haryana) Dr. Snehal D. Choudante