Karan Arora
About Karan Arora
Karan Arora is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Vanderbilt University, specializing in the design and synthesis of innate immune agonists for targeted tumor activation.
Current Position at Vanderbilt University
Karan Arora is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Vanderbilt University. He joined the Wilson Lab as a Postdoctoral Scholar in December 2019. His research focuses on the design and synthesis of innate immune agonists that selectively activate at tumor sites. His role involves conducting in-depth research and contributing to advancements in targeted cancer therapies.
Past Teaching Position at FIITJEE
Before his current role at Vanderbilt University, Karan Arora worked as an Assistant Professor at FIITJEE in Delhi, India. He served in this position from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he was responsible for teaching and mentoring students in subjects related to chemistry, focusing on preparing them for competitive examinations.
Educational Background and PhD Research
Karan Arora completed his PhD in Organic Chemistry at Wayne State University between 2014 and 2018. His doctoral research involved the synthesis, characterization, computational, and biological evaluation of caged bioactive molecules. He specifically focused on photocaging biologically active molecules to improve drug efficacy by targeting key physiological sites.
Master's Degree at IIT Bombay
Karan Arora achieved a Master's degree in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. Under the supervision of Prof. V. K. Singh, his research concentrated on oxidative dearomatization and radical-induced cleavage of cyclopropane rings. This period of study helped him develop a strong foundation in advanced chemical research techniques.