Dr Naresh Patel (BSc, MSc, PhD)
Address: 10 Bright Street, West Midlands, WV1 3AV ¦ E-mail: Naresh_h@hotmail.com ¦ Mobile: 12353348978 ¦
Tel: 01922 123456 ¦ Member of The British Association of Cancer Research
Academic/Research profile
A highly motivated, adaptive and positive-thinking individual with an acute interest in researching new
innovative laboratory techniques and drugs for cancer patients. Having accumulated teaching experience and
employment as a research assistant; I am now pursuing a career in academia whilst continuing to progress
my research work in Oncology.
Current employment in research
July 2014- University of Wolverhampton – Research assistant
 Use genomic approaches and advanced cell structure techniques under the guidance and supervision of Dr
Smith
 Competent in using cutting edge 3D organoid cell structure technology
 Derive new cell lines from tissue samples and prepare cell line stocks for long-term storage
 Teach, support and demonstrate research methods to undergraduates and postgraduates
 Demonstrate excellent communication skills in collaborating with senior lecturers and communicating
results and progress at faculty meetings
 Organise and attend regional scientific group meetings as well as workshops
Academic history
2011- 2014: PhD in Oncology – University of Wolverhampton Doctorate College
Research:
 Doctoral Thesis: Investigating ” The varying frequencies of chromosomal aberrations in human responses
to ionizing radiation (IR)”
 First approach: technique of altering topo ll activity
 Second approach: The dismantling of topo xx protein expression by silencing RNA (Si RNA)
 Third approach: treating cells with ICRF - 193
Research posters:
 Research poster at annual Doctorate College conference January 2013: “Investigation of relative survival of
Asian men from colorectal cancer between NHS organisations” Naresh Patel, Paul Smith, John Tindall
 Research poster at Cancer research conference in Brighton, March 2014: “The Dietary Inflammatory Index
and Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Asian Women” Naresh Patel, Paul smith and John Tindall
2010 – 2011: MSc in Biomedical science , West Midlands University
 Modules: Bioinformatics, Research methods, Oncology and Molecular methods
 Master’s project: Bioinformatics analysis of intra-species colon cancer rates
2007- 2010: BSc (Hons) Biological science, West Midlands University
 Modules included: Microbiology; Biotechnology; Molecular Biology; Cellular organisation in microorganisms,
plants and animals; Animal biology and behaviour; Food microbiology; Plant biotechnology and the ethical
and social implications of biological exploitation.
 Project: Influence of acid stress on antimicrobial sensitivity of E.coli
Awards
 Awarded the student of the year prize from The Institute of Biomedical Scientists in May 2011
 Won the Smithsonian competition for ‘Researcher of the year’ in January 2014
 Received special award from the University of Pacifica in recognition of my work to cancer research in the
USA
Publications
 Patel N. & Smith P. Correlation between South Asian men and Bowel Cancer in the West Midlands. Journal
of The Old Scientist, Volume 7, February 2014 pp 156 - 163
 Patel N. & Smith P. Impact of Cardiac Complications after Colorectal Cancer Surgery. Journal of the Cancer
Society, Volume 55, October 2015 pp 105 - 112 (in preparation)
Conferences/Seminars/Presentations
 Delivered doctorate thesis at the National Institute of Cancer Research conference in Utopia
 Attended and chaired a seminar at the American Association of Cancer research at the University of
Pacifica
 Given numerous presentations organised by the Doctorate College at the University of Wolverhampton,
The West Midlands University and The University of Utopia
 Present talks for A level and equivalent students at University of Wolverhampton Open Days
Teaching in Higher Education
2013- 2014: , University of Wolverhampton
 Deliver tutorials on molecular methods
 Demonstrate in undergraduate practical classes
 Plan and deliver talks, workshops on Open Days at the university.
 Teach 5 hours a week on Research Methods and support/observe Dr Smith on the Cancer Genomics
module for level 5 and level 6 undergraduates
 Give one to one private tuition to undergraduates and MSc students
Other Employment
2006- 2011: Next Retail, Wolverhampton
 Informed and advised customers of company products.
 Handled cash and credit card payments.
 Often dealt with customer complaints using tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
 Regularly achieved stringent and demanding weekly sales targets.
 Utilised variety of marketing methods to entice customers into store
Activities/Interests
 Play football in a local 11 a side league; attend regular gym sessions and a member of Wolverhampton
Cycling Club. I also enjoy going to the cinema, spending time with my family and dining at local
restaurants. Keep up to date with current affairs and also enjoy reading science fiction. I am also a regular
subscriber to the New Scientist.
 Contribute to local science meetings at schools, colleges and scientific societies to engage public in science
Referees
Dr A Gibson
Room:MD123
Faculty of Applied Sciences,
University of Wolverhampton,
WV1 1LY
A.Gibson1@wlv.ac.uk
01902 321000
Professor B Smith
Room: MA345
Institute of Oncology,
University of Wolverhampton,
WV1 1LY
B.Smith12@wlv.ac.uk
01902 323000