Principal Investigator: Subhamoy Dasgupta, PhD
Subho received his undergraduate degree from Bangalore University and MS in biochemistry from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India. He then completed his PhD from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth in 2010, where he characterized the functions of a novel gene MIEN1 in tumor progression and metastasis.
He joined the laboratory of Dr. Bert W. O'Malley at Baylor College of Medicine for his postdoctoral fellowship. He used various genetic and molecular biology approaches along with metabolomics and proteomics strategies to understand the functions of transcriptional coregulators in tumor cell adaptation, survival and distant organ metastasis. In 2017, Subho joined the faculty of Roswell Park as an Assistant Professor.
He is a recipient of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)- Predoctoral fellowship, Susan G. Komen Postdoctoral Award, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)- Idea Development Award, the NCI Transition Career Development Award, Susan G. Komen Career Catalyst Research Award, Outstanding Early Investigator Award from Endocrine Society, and NIH Director's New Innovator Award.
Research Associate: Eriko Katsuta, MD, PhD
Miyazaki University, Japan
Eriko received MD degree from Miyazaki University School of Medicine, Japan, and PhD from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan.
After working as a surgeon for 10 years, Eriko shifted her focus towards translational cancer research. She is interested in identifying novel mechanisms that crosstalk between transcription and metabolism leading to immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment.
Postdoctoral Fellow: Poonam Kalhotra, PhD
Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico
Poonam received her PhD in biotechnology with honors in 2020, working to identify new and existing FDA approved drugs for cancer therapy. She also contributed to the development of new combinatorial therapies and nanomedicine for patients undergoing chronic diseases.
Poonam joined the Dasgupta lab in 2021, and her research focuses on identifying mechanisms that promote the development of aggressive metastatic cancer.
Graduate Student: Abhisha Sawant Dessai, PhD Candidate in Cancer Genetics
Asian University for Women, Bangladesh
After completing her bachelor’s degree in biology, Abhisha joined Roswell Park Cancer Genetics PhD program in 2017. She joined the Dasgupta lab in 2018, and is currently exploring the crosstalk between cellular metabolism and chromatin structure; and how it impacts cancer progression.
Outside the lab, Abhisha enjoys reading books, hiking, and snowboarding (new adventure).
Graduate Student: Tao Dai, PhD Candidate in Tumor Immunology
Fudan University, China
Tao completed his undergraduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Fudan University and joined the Tumor Immunology PhD Program at Roswell Park in 2018.
In the Dasgupta lab, he is currently interested in understanding how tumor intrinsic metabolism compromises the anti-tumor immune response and ultimately leads to breast cancer metastasis. In 2021, Tao received a predoctoral fellowship from Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester.
Tao is Christian’s Coke-buddy, but he prefers original taste Coca-Cola.
Graduate Student: Christian Prechtl, MD-PhD Program at University at Buffalo
Case Western Reserve University, Ohio
Christian is a MD-PhD candidate at University at Buffalo, and a Buffalonian born and raised. He has a deep interest in cellular metabolism and its molecular underpinnings.
Outside of academic endeavors, Christian enjoys golf, playing music, vanilla Coke, and the occasional Moscow mule and claims he is rated 5 stars by his mother.
Research Assistant: Aaron Novickis, MS
State University of New York at Buffalo
Aaron completed his undergraduate degree in biotechnology from the University at Buffalo in 2017. Then, he completed his MS in biotechnology with a focus in biochemistry and separation sciences at the University at Buffalo in 2019.
Since 2020, he has been involved with multiple projects in the Dasgupta lab such as understanding cancer metastasis, investigation drug screenings, and most recently enzyme kinetics.
Outside of the lab, Aaron enjoys rock climbing, drinking real sugar Pepsi (not Coke), biking long distances, petting dogs, and giving clementines (Klem - Uhn - Tyn) to Tao.
Research Intern: Emily Paterson, BS
Rider University, New Jersey
Emily completed her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Rider University in 2021. Since graduating, she has joined the lab to gain a wide range of skills and is focusing on metabolic signaling pathways. She plans to start a PhD track in the fall of 2022.
Outside of the lab she enjoys hiking, coaching soccer, and spending time with friends and family (especially her dog, Pepper!)
Undergraduate Student: Nadya Elhalawany, pursuing a BS in biological sciences
State University of New York at Buffalo
Nadya is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in biological sciences at University at Buffalo. She joined the lab in 2018, and focuses on cellular metabolism.
Outside of the lab she enjoys going to the movies with her family and friends, community events, and going for walks outside.
Contact the Dasgupta Lab
Email: Subhamoy.Dasgupta@RoswellPark.org
Phone: 716-845-2461 or 716-845-2462
Lab Location: Center for Genetics & Pharmacology (CGP) L3-101- 106
Department of Cell Stress Biology
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263