Dr. Somshuvra Mukhopadhyay

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Biography

Somshuvra Mukhopadhyay is a Professor in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Texas at Austin, focusing on Pharmacology and Toxicology. His research primarily concentrates on understanding the mechanisms that develop treatments for incurable human diseases, including neurodegenerative conditions such as parkinsonism. He investigates gene-environment interactions and how genetic mutations combined with environmental factors can lead to diseases like parkinsonism. His research aims to develop small molecules that can effectively modulate brain metal levels to treat these conditions. Additionally, he studies Shiga toxin-induced diseases caused by E. coli bacteria, working to determine the mechanisms of toxin invasion and designing small molecule inhibitors for therapeutic interventions. With significant NIH funding, his work has been recognized through various awards, including the Bruce Fowler Young Investigator Award from the Society of Toxicology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Leading research in Pharmacology and Toxicology, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases and Shiga toxin-induced diseases.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Conducted research and taught courses related to Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.