Swananda Modak, PhD
About Swananda Modak, PhD
Swananda Modak, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at NYU Langone Health with expertise in biochemistry and medical genetics, and has presented research at Society for Neuroscience conferences.
Current Position at NYU Langone Health
Swananda Modak, PhD, currently holds the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow at NYU Langone Health. His tenure at this institution began in 2014. In this role, Dr. Modak has been involved in various research projects, contributing significantly to the academic and scientific output of the institution.
Previous Roles and Internships
Before his current role, Dr. Swananda Modak worked as a Technology Transfer Intern at NYU Langone Health in Greater New York City Area for five months in 2016. Prior to this, he completed his PhD in Biochemistry at The University of Manchester, where he was involved from 2008 to 2013.
Educational Background
Dr. Swananda Modak has an extensive educational background. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry from The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in Human/Medical Genetics from The University of Glasgow, obtained in 2006. Dr. Modak also pursued a one-year program in Biomedical Entrepreneurship at New York University from 2017 to 2018 and received a Certificate in Introduction to Intellectual Property from the World Intellectual Property Organization in 2016.
Conference Presentations
Dr. Swananda Modak has presented his research findings at two Society for Neuroscience conferences. These presentations have showcased his work to a larger academic and professional audience, contributing to the broader field of neuroscience research.
Research Contributions
Throughout his career, Dr. Swananda Modak has made notable research contributions. He identified a novel monoclonal antibody against Tau truncation, which is being considered for clinical trials. He also developed an interdepartmental collaboration on a major proteomics project, leading to the identification of a novel biomarker. Furthermore, Dr. Modak has trained research staff in sample processing procedures and co-supervised the setup of incubators for the tissue culture facility.