Dr. Uttara Chakraborty
Assistant Professor
Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Joined from January 2019
- Conducts classes (theory and practical) for MSc in Regenerative Medicine
- Is involved in making question paper sets for MSc in Regenerative Medicine
- Is developing state-of-the-art Flow cytometry and cell sorting and Cell imaging facility
Dr.Uttara Chakraborty joined as Assistant Professor in Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine and teaches Advanced Diploma, MSc students. ISAC SRL Emerging Leader 2018-2022.(International Society of Advancement of Cytometry, Shared resource laboratory)
She :
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Hematopoietic stem cell niche | Second Semester |
| Ex vivo generation of stem cell niches | Second Semester |
| Extracellular matrix ECM regulated signaling | Second Semester |
| Autoimmune disorder and application of stem cells | Second Semester |
| Hematopoietic stem cells: concepts, definitions | Second Semester |
| Scientific imaging techniques in cardiovascular disease models | Second Semester |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Fungal Biotechnology | Bose Institute, Kolkata, WB | 2008 |
| MSc | Botany | Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, WB | 2001 |
| BSc | Botany (Life Sciences) | Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, WB | 1999 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal of Regenerative Medicine, Bengaluru | Assistant Professor | ||
| Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru | Senior Research Scientist | Facility In-charge for Bioimaging and Flow cytometry (FCM) facilities, teaching and training, data analyses and facility operations | 2014-2018 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru | BD Biosciences consultant | Core manager, cell sorting | 2013-2014 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore | DBT Research Associate | Post doctoral research on molecular mycology, Candida sp. correlation between ploidy and pathogenicity of human commensals | 2008-2012 |
Building on the basics of a flow cytometer
2013-01-01
Using the model concept of the “MYO” (Make your Own) cytometer, designed and conceptualized by Prof. William Telford, National Cancer Institute, NIH, USA (https://ccr.cancer.gov/Experimental-Transplantation-and-Immunology-Branch/william-g-telford) as an educational tool to teach basics of flow cytometry to research students
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Facility management and setting up shared resource laboratory in Flow cytometry and Light Microscopy
Area of Expertise
Flow cytometry (FCM) and cell sorting for rare population detection and cellular proliferation studies, single cell sorting, circulating tumor cell detection, multicolor immunophenotyping panel designing, confocal and super-resolution microscopy technologies
Area of Research
Immune cell and stem cell subset identification by flow cytometry
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Member of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) and selected by the ISAC Shared Resource Laboratory (SRL) Committee as an ISAC SRL Emerging Leader from 2018 until Dec 31, 2022 (https://isac-net.org/page/SRLEmeringLeaders)