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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.
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences • La Jolla, CA, US
Teaching courses on Microbiology and supervising student research projects.
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.
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.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).