Profile
Dr.Rahul Maruti Bankar has completed his graduation in Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H) in 2002 & Postgraduation-Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology in 2005 from College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (COVAS) Parbhani, M.A.F.S.U.Nagpur Maharashtra. During his Postgraduation studies he worked on laboratory rodents (as per CPCSEA guidelines) as a part of master's thesis research work. He joined as a Scientist at National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Experimental Animal Facility Pune in year 2006. He has 18 years of working experience with Laboratory animals viz Inbred, genetically engineered mutant mice lines (Knockout & Transgenics), Wistar rats, NZW Rabbits & Guinea Pigs. His Main areas of work activities include designing & optimizing breeding schemes of nuclear colonies of Inbred, Knockout and transgenic mice lines, Maintenance and supply of quality laboratory animals for the ongoing research projects of the Institute, Health Monitoring of rodents, Veterinary care & husbandry of laboratory animals, providing Veterinary support to research scholars & staff in the conduct of animal experiments as per CCSEA guidelines in ongoing approved IAEC proposals.
Current Focus Areas
Health monitoring of laboratory rodents, Animal welfare, designing & optimizing breeding schemes of nuclear colonies of Inbred, Knockout and transgenic mice lines.