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Dr. Sujeet Kumar

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Ph.D. (JNU) · 23+ Years Experience · 45 Publications · ~1400 Citations

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Driven by Curiosity

Dr. Sujeet Kumar
23+
Years Experience

Researcher, Academician &
Scientific Leader

A distinguished researcher with a Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, with over two decades of experience spanning cutting-edge research in Biotechnology, Proteomics, and Drug Discovery. Having worked at world-renowned institutions including the University of Oxford, University of Pennsylvania (Ivy League), and the University of Saskatchewan, I bring a truly global perspective to scientific inquiry.

Currently serving as the Director of PW Institute of Innovation, Pune, I lead research initiatives focused on cancer biology, neurogenesis, and meningeal lymphatics, with active grants totaling over Rs. 2.6 Crore from ICMR, Government of India.

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Expertise

Areas of Expertise

Research & Discovery

Proteomics & Drug Discovery95%
Cancer Biology (BRAF)92%
Molecular Biology95%
Protein Biochemistry93%

Computational & Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics90%
Molecular Dynamics88%
In Silico Drug Design85%
Genomics & Transcriptomics87%

Leadership & Administration

Academic Leadership96%
Grant Writing & Funding94%
PhD Mentorship92%
Institute Management90%

Specialized Research

N-myristoyltransferase97%
Neurogenesis85%
COVID-19 Research88%
Meningeal Lymphatics82%

Laboratory Techniques

Protein Purification95%
Immunohistochemistry88%
Cloning & Expression92%
Spectroscopy (IR/NMR)86%

Teaching & Communication

Academic Teaching94%
Conference Presentations90%
Scientific Writing93%
Workshop Organization88%
Journey

Professional Timeline

Current

Director

PW Institute of Innovation, Pune

Leading innovation initiatives and strategic research direction for the institute.

Jan 2025 — Present

Professor & Principal

DMIHER (Deemed University), Nagpur

Professor of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics. Principal of Allied Health Sciences school.

Mar 2024 — Dec 2024

Associate Professor & Head

Amity University Maharashtra, Mumbai

Headed Centre for Proteomics & Drug Discovery (CPDD). University PhD Coordinator. Academic Council member.

Jan 2021 — Mar 2024

Assistant Professor (Sr. Grade)

Amity University Maharashtra, Mumbai

Teaching and research in Biotechnology. Established CPDD research center.

Jul 2018 — Dec 2020
International

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, USA

Research on BRAF activation mechanisms in melanoma. Funded by W.W. Smith Charitable Trust.

May 2016 — Feb 2018
International

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Cancer research focusing on N-myristoyltransferase as molecular target. Multiple grants from Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation & RUH Foundation.

Apr 2010 — Nov 2015

Research Associate (ICMR)

AIIMS, New Delhi

Research on immunodiagnostic approaches for Salmonella typhi at India's #1 medical institute.

Apr 2009 — Mar 2010

Ph.D. Research (CSIR/DBT Fellow)

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

Ph.D. in Biotechnology. Thesis on protein structure and dynamics in mixed solvent systems. CSIR-JRF & SRF awardee.

Aug 2002 — 2009
Research

Funded Projects

Extramural research funding of approximately Rs. 2.6 Crore from ICMR, Government of India

Completed

Drug Resistance in Cancer: BRAF Mutants

Understanding the information bias in targeting drug resistant in cancer: The peculiarity of BRAF associated mutants.

Cancer Biology BRAF Drug Resistance
Funding Rs. 1.29 Crore
Role Principal Investigator
Funder ICMR
Ongoing

Human Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis

Unraveling human adult hippocampal neurogenesis using immunohistochemical and transcriptomic methods.

Neurogenesis IHC Transcriptomics
Funding Rs. 51.36 Lacs
Role Co-PI
Duration Mar 2023 – Feb 2026
Commencing

Human Meningeal Lymphatics

Age-related structural and functional alterations in human meningeal lymphatics.

Meningeal Lymphatics Aging
Funding Rs. 83.87 Lacs
Role Co-PI
Duration Jan 2026 – Dec 2028

International Research Experience

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UPenn / USciences

Philadelphia, USA

BRAF & Melanoma

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Univ. of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Canada

NMT & Cancer

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Univ. of Oxford

Oxford, UK

Shortlisted Post Doc

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AIIMS, New Delhi

India's #1 Medical Institute

ICMR Research

Publications

Selected Publications

45 publications including peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings

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COVID-19 mechanisms in the human Body

Kumar A, Narayan RK, Prasoon P, ... Kumar S (2021) Front Immunol. 12:693938

IF: 5.7
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COVID-19 vaccination may enhance hippocampal neurogenesis

Kumar A, Narayan RK, Prasoon P, Jha RK, Kumar S, ... (2022) Brain Behav Immun. 107:87-89

IF: 8.8
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Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants can potentially break set epidemiological barriers

Kumar A, Parashar R, Kumar S, ... (2022) J Med Virol. 94:1300-1314

IF: 6.8
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Mechanism of BRAF activation through biochemical characterization

Cope N, Candelora C, Wong K, Kumar S, ... (2018) Chembiochem 19:1988-1997

IF: 2.6
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights into structure, function, and hACE2 receptor recognition

Mittal A, Manjunath K, ... Kumar S, Verma V (2020) PLoS Pathogens 16:e1008762

IF: 5.5
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N-terminal region of catalytic domain of human NMT1 acts as inhibitory module

Kumar S, Sharma RK (2015) PLoS ONE 10:e0127661

IF: 2.9

Plus 7 international book chapters published by Springer-New York

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Recognition

Awards & Achievements

Top 2% Student

Secured position within the top 2% in Higher Secondary Board Examination.

CSIR-JRF & NET

Qualified CSIR-UGC JRF & NET in Life Sciences in the final year of post-graduation (Dec 2001).

Defense Services (UPSC)

Qualified for both Officers Training Academy (OTA) and Indian Military Academy (IMA) through UPSC CDS 2000.

Cancer Research Travel Awards

Received 5 consecutive "Saskatchewan Cancer Researcher Travel Awards" by Canadian Cancer Society (2011-2016).

Ivy League Experience

Working experience at University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institute ranked in the top 15 globally.

Conference Organizer

Organized international conferences (ICAB-2023) and national symposiums on Rare Diseases and Biotechnology.

Education

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Ph.D. Biotechnology

JNU, New Delhi

2002 – 2009

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M.Sc. Biotechnology

Pondicherry University

2000 – 2002 (1st Division)

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B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons)

Magadh University

2000 (1st Division)

Get In Touch

Let's Connect

Open to collaborations, invited talks, and research partnerships

Email

kumarsujeet@gmail.com

Alternate Email

sujeet12in@gmail.com

Phone

+91-7033-778610

Location

Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra 411 013

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