Dr. Debjani Dasgupta is a leading researcher in herbal products, bioremediation, anti-cancer drug discovery, and protein chemistry. With over 20 PhD scholars and numerous postgraduate students guided under her mentorship, she has made significant contributions to biomedical research, sustainable biotechnology, and drug discovery.

Her work in anti-cancer drug discovery includes the exploration of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants. She has extensively researched synergistic formulations of plant-based extracts to enhance the efficacy of existing chemotherapeutic agents. Her project on tubulin-targeted anti-cancer drugs such as taxol and its derivatives, funded by Kansas Health Foundation USA, has advanced our understanding of cancer therapeutics.

Dr. Dasgupta’s contributions to bioremediation have focused on the use of microbial systems for environmental clean-up, particularly in metal-contaminated ecosystems. Her research on bacterial bioflocculants and siderophores has provided valuable insights into sustainable remediation strategies.

In protein chemistry, she has explored enzyme-substrate interactions, structural biology, and the functional mechanisms of cellular proteins. Her expertise in computational biology has enabled in silico modeling of protein-ligand interactions, aiding in the design of novel therapeutic agents.

She has secured multiple research grants, including projects funded by the Lady Tata Memorial Trust, Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS- GOI), and the UGC. With an extensive portfolio of high-impact international publications, book chapters, and conference presentations, Dr. Dasgupta’s research continues to bridge the gap between fundamental science and real-world applications.

Her pioneering work in herbal drug discovery, bioinformatics-driven protein modeling, and environmental biotechnology underscores her dedication to cutting-edge research. Through her mentorship and scientific contributions, she remains at the forefront of biotechnological advancements.

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