Farah Deba

Farah Deba is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Outcomes at the Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy, University of Texas at Tyler. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Molecular and Cellular Biology from Kagoshima University, Japan, along with advanced degrees in Biotechnology and Pharmacy from institutions in Japan and Bangladesh.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D.: Applied Molecular and Cellular Biology (Cell Biology), Kagoshima University, Japan (2008)
• M.S.: Bioscience and Biotechnology (Biotechnology), University of the Ryukyus, Japan (2005)
• M.Pharm.: Pharmaceutical Science (Pharmacology), University of Science & Technology Chittagong, Bangladesh (1999)
• B.Pharm.: Pharmaceutical Science, University of Science & Technology Chittagong, Bangladesh (1997)

Research Interests: Dr. Deba focuses on pharmacological interventions for osteoarthritis and neuropathic pain, novel drug delivery systems, nicotinic acetylcholine receptor pharmacology, and biological activities of natural products. Her work combines cell biology techniques with advanced biochemical assays to explore mechanisms of disease and develop therapeutic strategies.

Professional Experience:

• Jan 2019–present: Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Tyler
• 2018–2019: Senior Research Associate, University of Texas at Tyler
• 2011–2017: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Texas A&M Health Science Center

Labs/Teams: Leads research in drug delivery systems and neuropharmacology within the Pharmaceutical Sciences department. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving stem cell therapy and natural product drug discovery.