Akash Deep Chakraborty, Ph.D.
About Akash Deep Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Akash Deep Chakraborty, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, specializing in cardiac ryanodine receptors and mitochondrial dysfunction. He has secured significant research funding and has contributed to multiple publications and ongoing projects in the field of physiology.
Work at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Currently, Akash Deep Chakraborty serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to ongoing research projects. His work focuses on mitochondrial dysfunction associated with heart failure and ionic imbalance in the heart. Chakraborty also supervises PhD student projects and assists in manuscript writing and grant reviews, showcasing his commitment to advancing research in physiology.
Education and Expertise
Akash Deep Chakraborty has a solid educational background in physiology. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the University of Otago, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he completed his Master's degree in Human Physiology at the University of Calcutta from 2012 to 2014 and obtained his Bachelor's degree in Physiology from the same institution from 2009 to 2012. His academic training has equipped him with expertise in cardiac physiology and mitochondrial metabolic disorders.
Research Contributions and Funding
Chakraborty has made significant contributions to cardiac research, particularly focusing on cardiac ryanodine receptors (RyR2). He secured $1.2 million in research funding, including a personal heart foundation grant for his work at the University of Otago. His research includes investigating NAD+ redox imbalance-induced heart failure in diabetic mice and developing a novel inhibitory target phosphorylated site for arrhythmia generation within RyR2. He has also established two international cross-functional collaborations, resulting in two research article publications and two ongoing projects.
Professional Engagement and Communication Skills
Chakraborty has demonstrated effective communication skills through his participation in over 10 conference oral and poster presentations. He serves as a junior reviewer for the American Journal of Physiology (AJP), contributing to the peer review process in the field. His ability to communicate complex research findings clearly enhances his professional profile and supports the dissemination of knowledge within the scientific community.
Background and Personal Interests
Chakraborty has a diverse background that includes both academic and personal interests. He has worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Otago from 2018 to 2019 before moving to the United States. Outside of his research, he enjoys playing guitar and writing songs, reflecting his creative pursuits beyond the scientific realm.