I, Debprasad Dutta, serve as a dedicated Research Scientist at the Mazumdar Shaw Center for Translational Research (MSCTR), which operates under the Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation (MSMF) in partnership with the Narayana Institute of Neurosciences (NIN) at Narayana Health in Bangalore. My current research focuses on cell-based regeneration of neural damage resulting from strokes, utilizing hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) as an adjunct therapy, alongside investigating biomarkers that may indicate susceptibility to stroke. Previously, I completed my Commonwealth split-site doctoral research at the Department of Human Genetics at the National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in India and the Institute of Infection and Global Health at the University of Liverpool in the UK. During my PhD, I conducted an extensive neuroimmunological profiling study on Guillain-Barré syndrome, driven by my enthusiasm for research in Translational Neuroscience.
With a BSc, MSc, and PhD to my name, along with two years of postdoctoral experience, I have authored numerous publications, supervised students, organized academic events, and peer-reviewed various scholarly articles, conference proceedings, and books. I possess expertise in Translational Neuroscience, backed by nine years of research and academic experience. My achievements include prestigious accolades such as the Commonwealth Scholarship (UK), Developing Country Award (USA), AWSAR Award (India), and ICGEB Best Talk Honor (Sri Lanka).
I actively participate in public outreach initiatives, presenting topics related to evolutionary neuroscience during National Science Days and other platforms. Recently, I have taken on the role of Commonwealth Mentor and Advisor for the Action Potential Advising Program (APAP). Additionally, I secured an Assistant Professorship combined with a Junior Research Fellowship from the University Grants Commission (UGC)-India and previously served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). My extensive affiliations with various learned societies reflect my commitment to advancing scientific understanding. Memberships include organizations such as ALBA Network, American Peripheral Nerve Society (APNS), British Peripheral Nerve Society (BPNS), VALIDATE Network (Oxford University), American Society for Human Genetics (ASHG), Royal Society of Biology in the UK, Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS), British Neuroscience Association (BSA), Indian Immunology Society (IIS), Indian Academy of Neuroscience (IAN), American Academy of Neurology (AAN), among others.
I have authored a diverse range of literature that spans rigorous research articles to poetry in multiple languages. My book chapters and academic papers have been published in internationally recognized scholarly venues. In parallel, I write blog articles on platforms like Medium.
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