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Professor Dr. Lalit Deshmukh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lalit Deshmukh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California San Diego. His research focuses on biophysical characterization of protein structure, dynamics, and function, with significant contributions to understanding amyloid-related neurodegenerative diseases and the mechanisms of protein modifications. Dr. Deshmukh earned his Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut in 2010, following a Bachelor in Pharmacy from the University of Pune, India in 2004. He has held several research positions, including a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. His work has garnered numerous awards, including the George W. Carol Lattimer Faculty Research Fellowship and the Hellman Fellowship from the Hellman Foundation.

Research Interests

NMR Spectroscopy Amyloids Neurodegenerative Diseases Posttranslational Modifications Viruses Biophysical Characterization Protein Structure Dynamics Function Biophysics Macromolecular Structure Cellular Biochemistry

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

University of California San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Leading research in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of California San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Engaged in teaching and research.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2017-01-01

National Institutes of Health • Bethesda, MD

Conducted research in biomedical sciences.

Awards

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George W. Carol Lattimer Faculty Research Fellowship

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Hellman Fellowship

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Collaborative Development Award

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Gilead Sciences Research Scholars Award HIV

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Collaborative Development Award

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Nancy Nossal Fellowship Award

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Richardson-Vicks / Francis Summa Memorial Award

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).