Darpan Chakraborty, Ph.D.
About Darpan Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Darpan Chakraborty, Ph.D., is a Research Scientist currently working at MedNess and NYU Langone Health, with extensive experience in neuroscience research and market analysis in the biotech and pharma sectors.
Education and Expertise
Darpan Chakraborty, Ph.D., earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neurobiology and Neurosciences from the University of Haifa, studying from 2013 to 2017. Prior to this, he completed his Master’s degree in Biochemistry and Bachelor’s degree in Human Physiology at the University of Calcutta, from 2008 to 2010 and 2005 to 2008 respectively.
Professional Background
Darpan Chakraborty's extensive work history includes roles in diverse geographical locations and notable institutions. He is currently a Research Scientist at NYU Langone Health since 2020, while also holding multiple positions at MedNess including Social Media Manager, Landscape Monitoring and Market Research of BioPharma and MedTech, and Report on Filing Patent/Trademark. He serves as the Co-President of INet-NYC based in the New York City Metropolitan Area since 2021. His previous experience includes postdoctoral and fellowship roles at prestigious institutions such as the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, The Johns Hopkins University, and the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia.
Achievements and Contributions
Darpan Chakraborty has managed over 11 complex research projects in neuroscience, focusing on areas such as memory enhancement, learning disorders, and neurodegeneration. He has published over 7 articles in top neuroscience journals and presented at international conferences. Furthermore, he led the Mount Sinai Neuroscience seminar series and the Mount Sinai Policy Group. His contributions also extend to reporting as a leading source for news in the patent and innovation industries and engaging in market research for biotech and pharma news.
Research and Collaborative Efforts
Throughout his career, Darpan Chakraborty has built collaborative relationships with institutions like Johns Hopkins University and the Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology. He has directed multi-faceted teams, including Master's and Graduate students, managing 3-4 projects simultaneously. His research expertise spans several countries including India, Italy, Germany, Israel, and the USA, highlighting his experience in multicultural environments.
Training and Internships
Darpan Chakraborty’s early career included essential training roles. He was a Postdoc Researcher at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai from 2018 to 2020, and a Postdoc Fellow at The Johns Hopkins University from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he attended the Future Leaders in Science Education and Communication training program at Mount Sinai from 2019 to 2020. His earlier internships include positions at the National Brain Research Centre, National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, and University of Calcutta.