Dr. Soumalya Chakraborty is a distinguished Physician-Scientist and Clinical Geneticist currently based at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York. He is at the forefront of international research dedicated to uncovering the molecular mechanisms of pediatric neurological conditions.

Professional Summary

Dr. Chakraborty represents the next generation of translational researchers, bridging the gap between clinical bedside medicine and high-end laboratory science.

With a background in Pediatrics and super-specialization in Medical Genetics, he is currently focusing his efforts on Translational Neuroscience in the United States.

His work is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of Gene Regulation and the role of Non-coding Genetic Variants in human disease. By integrating clinical observations with drug discovery and basic science, he aims to identify novel therapeutic targets for children facing neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.

Educational & Research Affiliation

• Research Fellow: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USA

• DM in Medical Genetics

• MD in Pediatrics

Core Research Interests

• Drug Discovery: Identifying and testing novel therapeutic compounds for pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders.

• Neurodegeneration: Understanding the genetic and molecular basis of early-onset pediatric neurodegenerative conditions.

• Gene Regulation & Non-coding Variants: Investigating how variations in the non-coding genome influence gene expression and contribute to disease phenotypes.

• Translational Neuroscience: Bridging laboratory findings with clinical applications to develop precision medicine strategies.

• Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Comprehensive research into the genetic architecture of conditions affecting brain development.

Areas of Specialization

• Neurogenetics

• Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM)

• Genomic Architecture

Contact & Personal Details

• Location: Kolkata / New York, USA

• Email: soumalya2dec@gmail.com

• Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi