Debakshi Mullick
About Debakshi Mullick
Debakshi Mullick is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Diamond Light Source in Oxfordshire, England, specializing in infection biology with a focus on malaria. She has extensive experience in microscopy techniques and protein purification, having worked at various prestigious institutions including the National Centre for Biological Sciences and the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Debakshi Mullick serves as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Diamond Light Source, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she develops workflows utilizing cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to investigate the efficacy of clinical isolates on pathogenic microbes. Her research contributes to understanding infection biology, particularly in relation to malaria.
Education and Expertise
Debakshi Mullick holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biophysics from the Weizmann Institute of Science, where she studied from 2017 to 2021. She also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology from Vellore Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Botany from Mangalore University. Her expertise includes both electron and light microscopy techniques, as well as protein purification processes.
Professional Background
Debakshi Mullick has a diverse professional background. She worked as a Research Intern at Biocon from 2012 to 2013 and at the Indian Institute of Science from 2011 to 2012. She was a Doctoral Candidate at the National Centre for Biological Sciences from 2013 to 2016 and later served as a Doctoral Student at the Weizmann Institute of Science from 2017 to 2022. Additionally, she participated in the Merck Innovation Cup in 2021 and represented the Weizmann Student Council from 2020 to 2021.
Research Focus
Debakshi Mullick specializes in infection biology, with a particular focus on malaria biology. Her research at Diamond Light Source involves studying the efficacy of clinical isolates on pathogenic microbes, which is conducted in collaboration with Procter & Gamble (P&G). This work aims to enhance understanding of microbial infections and their treatment.