Dr. Anjan Debnath

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anjan Debnath is an Associate Adjunct Professor at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at UC San Diego. He holds a Ph.D. in Parasitology and has extensive research expertise in drug discovery for neglected parasitic diseases, particularly focusing on the development of new antimicrobials. His research encompasses two primary areas: the development of new treatments for parasitic diseases such as amebiasis and primary amebic meningoencephalitis and studying the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis of key pathogens. Debnath utilizes innovative drug repurposing strategies and collaborates closely with academic, pharmaceutical, and non-profit organizations to advance his research. He is co-director of the Center for Discovery and Innovation in Parasitic Diseases at UC San Diego and has held numerous editorial roles, including Associate Editor for scientific journals. His work aims to identify key virulence factors and develop new therapeutic approaches for treating parasitic infections, contributing valuable insights into the field of microbiology and parasitology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Adjunct Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences • La Jolla, CA, US

Teaching courses on Microbiology and supervising student research projects.

Co-Director

2023-01-01 — Present

Center for Discovery and Innovation in Parasitic Diseases, UC San Diego • La Jolla, CA, US

Leading research efforts in the development of treatments for parasitic diseases.

Director

2015-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Amoebozoa Core, Center for Discovery and Innovation in Parasitic Diseases, UC San Diego • La Jolla, CA, US

Overseeing research initiatives and collaborations focused on parasitic infections.

Awards

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Lady Tata Memorial Trust Junior Scholarship

1998-01-01
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UNESCO-American Society Microbiology Travel Scholarship Award

2002-01-01
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Keystone Symposia Scholarship

2012-01-01
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KL2 Award

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).