Pankaj Gupta
Aligarh,U.P.
Summary
Research scholar transitioning from developmental biology to cellular immunotherapy with a strong foundation in molecular mechanisms, signal transduction, and therapeutic intervention. Experienced in advanced molecular techniques, gene regulation analysis, and translational research strategies. Passionate about bridging fundamental biological discoveries with clinical applications, particularly in engineered T-cell therapies, CAR-T cell development, and adoptive cell transfer platforms. Committed to advancing precision medicine through rigorous investigation of immunological mechanisms and translational pathway optimization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Scholar
Indian Institute Of Technology, Kanpur
Kanpur, U.P.
07.2021 - Current
- Research scholar transitioning from developmental biology to cellular immunotherapy with a strong foundation in molecular mechanisms, signal transduction, and therapeutic intervention.
- Experienced in advanced molecular techniques, gene regulation analysis, and translational research strategies.
- Passionate about bridging fundamental biological discoveries with clinical applications, particularly in engineered T-cell therapies, CAR-T cell development, and adoptive cell transfer platforms.
- Committed to advancing precision medicine through rigorous investigation of immunological mechanisms and translational pathway optimization.
Summer Trainee
Puroshottamdas Savitri Devi Cancer Care and Research Centre
Agra
06.2014 - 06.2014
- Introduction to Ca Gallbladder and effects of therapies on Carcinoma Cells
Summer Trainee
Ashok Pathology
Aligarh
06.2013 - 06.2013
- Basics of Serological and Diagnostic tests
Education
Ph D - Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
Indian Institute of Technology
07.2015 - Current
B. Tech - Biotechnology
Hindustan College of Science And Technology
07.2011 - 06.2015
12th Standard - undefined
Blue Bird Sen. Sec. School
01.2011
Skills
- RNA in situ Hybridization
- Confocal Microscopy
- Live Cell Imaging
- DNA Cloning
- In vivo gene manipulation
- Immunohistochemistry
- Mouse Models
- Chicken embryo
- Mammalian Cell culture
- GSEA
- ImageJ
- NIS Element
- PRISM
- LASX
Coursework
- 9th Benny Shilo Course on Developmental Biology, National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru, 2019
- 18th International Congress of Developmental Biology (ISDB), National University of Singapore, Singapore, 2017
- In silico drug discovery and designing insights of technology, All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, Delhi, 2013
Conference Proceedings
- EMBO Workshop on Limb development: Fundamental mechanisms, evolution, disease, and regeneration, 2024-06-17, 2024-06-21, Dresden, Germany
- Nature Conference on Reversing blindness and restoring vision with optogenetics, 2025, Virtually
- Deciphering the gene regulatory network downstream of BMP signaling during osteogenesis in vertebrates, 2024-04-29, 2024-05-01, Edinburgh (Online)
- Biennial meeting of the Indian Society of Developmental Biologists, 2017-06-24, 2017-06-27, Pune
- Biennial meeting of the Indian Society of Developmental Biologists, 2018-12-11, 2018-12-15, Kanpur
Technical Skills
RNA in situ Hybridization, Confocal Microscopy, Live Cell Imaging, DNA Cloning, In vivo gene manipulation, Immunohistochemistry, Mouse Models, Chicken embryo, Mammalian Cell culture, GSEA, ImageJ, NIS Element, PRISM, LASX
Social Activities
- Departmental Postgraduate Committee (DPGC) Student Representative, BSBE, IIT Kanpur, 2019-2020
- Volunteers at Utthhan India Foundation, Mathura, India, 2012-2015, Designed and taught curriculum for primary students (Grades 1-6) in underserved communities; Organized quizzes and competitions to raise awareness on society, environment, children, and women's issues.
- Member - Organising Indian Society for Developmental Biologists (InSDB) conference, 2018, IIT Kanpur
Locations
- Work, Lab 202, MFCEM, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208016, India
- Home, B-5, 5/728 Prince Sadan, Gali No.1, Gular Road, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, 202001, India
Orcid
0000-0001-8837-1380
Awards
- EMBO Travel grant for attending conference, EMBO Workshop on Limb development: Fundamental mechanisms, evolution, disease, and regeneration, TU Dresden, 2024-05-02
- Course completion on Recombinant DNA Technology, 2023
- Poster presentation in National Symposium on FBR, 2022, Dr. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research
- In-house Summer project, 2020, IMS Engineering College
Publications
- Multifunctional 58S Bioactive Glass/Silver/Cerium Oxide-Based Biocomposites with Effective Antibacterial, Cytocompatibility, and Mechanical Properties, Singh I, Shakya K, Gupta P, Rani P, Kong I, Verma V, Balani K, 2024, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 16, 15, 18327-18343, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c17400
- 3D-Printed multifunctional Ag/CeO2/ZnO reinforced hydroxyapatite-based scaffolds with effective antibacterial and mechanical properties, Singh I, Dixit K, Gupta P, George S, Sinha N, Balani K, 2023, ACS Applied Bio Materials, 6, 12, 5210-5223, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.3c01091
- Precise spatial restriction of BMP signaling in developing joints is perturbed upon loss of embryo movement, Singh PNP, Shea CA, Sonker SK, Rolfe RA, Ray A, Kumar S, Gupta P, Murphy P, Bandyopadhyay A, 2018, Development, 145, 5, dev153460, https://doi.org/10.1242/dev.153460
- Molecular mechanism of synovial joint site specification and induction in developing vertebrate limbs, Yadav US, Biswas T, Singh PN, Gupta P, Chakraborty S, Delgado I, Zafar H, Capellini TD, Torres M, Bandyopadhyay A, 2023, Development, 150, 13, dev201335, https://doi.org/10.1242/dev.201335
Hobbies and Interests
- Play Volleyball
- Cricket
- Cook Food
- Listen to Punjabi music
Timeline
Research Scholar
Indian Institute Of Technology, Kanpur
07.2021 - Current
Ph D - Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
Indian Institute of Technology
07.2015 - Current
Summer Trainee
Puroshottamdas Savitri Devi Cancer Care and Research Centre
06.2014 - 06.2014
Summer Trainee
Ashok Pathology
06.2013 - 06.2013
B. Tech - Biotechnology
Hindustan College of Science And Technology
07.2011 - 06.2015
12th Standard - undefined
Blue Bird Sen. Sec. School