Sulagna Sanyal

Dr. Sulagna Sanyal

Department of Biomedical Sciences (SVM), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Mississippi, USA
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Molecular immunologist currently studying impact of long ran...

Biography

In my graduate research, I investigated the epigenetic implications of gene expression regulation by two chromatin-interacting proteins. The first part of my work delves into the examination of a putative chromatin reader protein, exploring its modified histone-binding ability through specific motifs and amino acid residues. The second part of the thesis concentrates on the enzymatic function of another chromatin reader-cum-writer protein, elucidating its involvement in the regulation of telomerase-mediated gene transcription and its impact on breast cancer metastasis. For my postdoctoral research, I am investigating the role of a ubiquitous transcription factor in the maintenance of lineage commitment in the immune system. Specifically, I am deciphering the mechanism of regulation emphasizing the changes in the long-range chromatin interaction, epigenetic modifications and 3D genome structure. My research training spans diverse biological disciplines such as Immunology, Epigenetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Cancer Biology. Engaging in cross-disciplinary research has facilitated my growth as an independent researcher, enabling me to independently design, optimize, and conduct experiments. Successful collaborations with fellow researchers have led to significant contributions to multiple projects. These experiences underscore the importance of individuality and effective communication skills in achieving successful outcomes within specified timelines and budgets

Affiliations

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Mississippi, USA

Department of Biomedical Sciences (SVM)

Honors and Awards

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Dr. S.N. Banerjee Memorial Gold Medal

University of Calcutta

Top scorer in a post graduate special paper titled Mycology and Plant pathology

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GATE 2013

Indian Institute of Technology

Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE) in Life Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology

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RET 2015

University of Calcutta

Qualified Research Entrance Test (RET), Department of Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Calcutta

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CSIR-Senior Research Fellowship (Direct) 2018

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Qualified CSIR-Senior Research Fellowship (Direct), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

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1st Prize for Poster presentation

University of Pennsylvania (Department of Biomedical Sciences)

1st prize for presenting a poster in departmental scientific retreat

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2024 AAI trainee Abstract Award

American Association of Immunologists

Got selected for oral presentation in a block symposium at IMMULOGY2024 by AAI and received travel award.

Experience

Post Doctoral Researcher

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA

01 Oct 2021 - present

Graduate Student or Post Graduate

University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

01 May 2018 - 01 Aug 2021

Technician or Assistant

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India

01 Nov 2012 - 01 Nov 2017