Dr. Partho Ghosh

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Biography

Partho Ghosh is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, San Diego. He is dedicated to understanding the mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis and host responses to infectious microbes. His research focuses on the structural and biochemical characterization of virulence factors produced by pathogenic microbes, elucidating how these factors interact with host cells to modulate host cell behavior during infection. Ghosh employs advanced techniques, including atomic resolution X-ray crystallography, to gain insights into these complex interactions. Additionally, he is passionate about mentoring students, offering guidance to undergraduates at UCSD and participating in outreach programs aimed at high school students interested in research. With a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Francisco, and postdoctoral experience at Harvard University, Ghosh has a strong academic background that informs his research and mentoring.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research on bacterial virulence factors and their interactions with host cells.

Awards

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Burroughs-Wellcome New Initiatives

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W. M. Keck Distinguished Young Scholar

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).