Dr. Akash Patnaik

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Akash Patnaik is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, focusing on cancer biology and therapeutic interventions. He has expertise in bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and urologic cancers. Throughout his career, Dr. Patnaik has contributed significantly to the understanding of tumor-associated macrophages in prostate cancer progression, particularly through his work on single-cell spatial transcriptomics. His research interests include exploring the molecular mechanisms of tumor immunity and resistance, specifically in the context of androgen-blockade therapy and the effects on macrophage function. He has published extensively in prestigious journals, including Clinical Cancer Research and Molecular Cancer Therapies, covering various aspects of cancer therapy and pathology. Dr. Patnaik is dedicated to advancing the field of oncology through innovative research that bridges basic science with clinical applications.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2020-09-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Dr. Patnaik serves as an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division, focusing on cancer research and therapeutic development.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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