Jasleen Kaur

As a dedicated and accomplished Post-Doctoral Research Associate with a strong background in microbiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry, I am actively seeking opportunities to advance cutting-edge research initiatives and simultaneously cultivate my passion for educating future scientists as a lecturer.

• University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Dudeja Lab, 09/2021 - 07/2023, Conduct experiments related to ongoing research projects, Collect, analyze, and summarize data for presentations and publications, Maintain lab and mice colony, Publish and present research findings, Work with biohazards, including bacteria, protozoans, and chemicals, Supervise and train undergraduate students, Establish standard operating procedures, Perform molecular biology techniques (PCR, RT-PCR, DNA, RNA, and protein extraction), Conduct histological studies and immunostaining, Handle and work with mice, including various procedures
• Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab, India, Doctoral research - Amarjeet Kaur Microbiology Lab (Main Lab), 08/2013 - 09/2018, Isolate endophytes and evaluate their bioactivities, Identify fungal isolates through morphological and molecular analysis, Extract secondary metabolites and purify them using chromatography techniques, Conduct in-vitro studies to assess bioactivities, Evaluate anti-microbial potential of fungal extracts on various pathogens, Supervise and train new microbiologists and lab technicians, Perform biostatistical data analysis, Prepare chemicals and equipment for experiments
• Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab, India, Doctoral research - Collaborating Lab - Biocontrol Lab (Dr. Saneh Lab), 08/2013 - 09/2018, Collect and rear plant pests, Conduct bioassay studies to evaluate insecticidal potential

• Qualified GATE-2014 (National level Examination-India)
• Successfully completed pre-PhD coursework in 2013

• Anoop Kumar, Jasleen Kaur et al.,Sa 1910 DRA deficiency enhances mitophagy and impairs mitochondrial homeostasis in clonic eithilial cells. Poster Presentation at Digestive Disease Week (DDW), Chicago, IL, May 2023.
• Anoop Kumar, Jasleen Kaur et al., Loss of chloride transporter DRA alters stem cell niche, tissue repair and Inflammatory response via compromised stem cell niche. Oral and Poster Presentation at Digestive Disease Week (DDW), San Diego, CA, May 2022.
• Anoop Kumar, Jasleen Kaur et al., Desmosome dysregulation and MLC phosphorylation contribute to loss of barrier integrity in DRA KO mice. Poster presentation at EB 2021, Philadelphia, PA, April 2022.
• Jasleen Kaur and Amarjeet Kaur. Alpha glucosidase inhibitory and antimicrobial potential of polysaccharide from endophytic fungus Exophiala spinifera. Poster presentation at ICCB 2016, Vellore, VIT, December 2016.
• Jasleen Kaur and Amarjeet Kaur. Poster Presentation at ICCB, Amritsar, GNDU, 2015

• Larvicidal and growth inhibitory effects of endophytic Aspergillus niger on a polyphagous pest Spodoptera Litura. Phytoparasitica (2016) 44:465–476.
• Evaluation of antidiabetic and antioxidant potential of endophytic fungi isolated from medicinal plants. International Journal of Green Pharmacy (2018) 12(01).
• Exploration of insecticidal potential of an alpha glucosidase enzyme inhibitor from an endophytic Exophiala spinifera. Journal of applied microbiology (2018) 125(5): 14551465.
• Dietary antioxidants and infectious diseases in Infectious diseases and your health. (Book chapter) Springer (2018) 307-316.
• Effect of alpha glycosidases inhibitors from endophytic fungus Alternaria destruens on survival and development of insect pest Spodoptera litura and fungal phytopathogens. Scientific reports (2019) 9(1).
• Assessment of alpha glucosidase inhibitors produced from an endophytic fungus Alternaria destruens as antimicrobial and antibiofilm agents. Molecular Biology Reports. (2020) 47(1):423-432.
• An endophytic Penicillium oxalicum isolated from Citrus limon possesses antioxidant and genoprotective potential. Journal of applied microbiology. (2020) 120(5):14001413.
• An endophytic Schizophyllum communae Fr. exhibits in vitro and in vivo antidiabetic activity in streptozotocin induced diabetic rat. AMB express (2021).