Nisita Dutta
About Nisita Dutta
Nisita Dutta is a Graduate Student Researcher with extensive experience in academic consulting and biomedical research. She has worked at prestigious institutions such as The Johns Hopkins University and the National Institutes of Health, focusing on oncologic therapies and protein engineering.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Nisita Dutta currently serves as a Graduate Student Researcher at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to various research initiatives. Her work focuses on advancing medical research, particularly in the field of oncology. Dutta's role at NIH allows her to engage in cutting-edge research that aims to translate laboratory findings into clinical applications.
Previous Experience at Johns Hopkins University
Dutta has extensive experience at Johns Hopkins University, where she worked in multiple capacities from 2016 to 2020. She served as a PILOT Advisory Board and Study Consultant in Academic Advising, and as a Graduate Researcher in the Protein Engineering and Directed Evolution Group. Additionally, she was a Teaching Assistant during her time there. Her research included engineering TEM-1 β-lactamase libraries and developing novel nanobody-drug conjugates for pancreatic cancer treatment.
Educational Background
Nisita Dutta has a strong educational foundation in the biomedical field. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Johns Hopkins University from 2015 to 2019. Following this, she completed her Master of Science in Engineering at the same institution in 2020. Dutta is currently pursuing her Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, which she began in 2020 and is expected to complete in 2028. Additionally, she is working towards a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Cambridge, which she started in 2022.
Research Focus and Contributions
Dutta's research is centered on innovative approaches in oncology. She has focused on creating DNA strand-displacement chemical circuits and developing a drug-release assay flow-through system for DEB-TACE therapy. Her work aims to lead to the translation of new oncologic therapies into first-in-human clinical trials. Dutta's contributions to the field include engineering libraries for assessing fitness effects in E. coli and developing treatments for pancreatic cancer.
Current Role at Shemmassian Academic Consulting
Since 2020, Nisita Dutta has been working as an Admissions Consultant at Shemmassian Academic Consulting. In this role, she provides guidance and support to students navigating the admissions process for medical and graduate schools. Her experience in academia and research informs her approach, allowing her to assist prospective students in presenting their qualifications effectively.