Subha N Sarcar

Subha N Sarcar is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas, within the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. She holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Cell Biology from UT Dallas (2018) and has been serving in academic roles since 2018, progressing from Instructor to her current position since 2019.

Research Interests:

• Mechanisms of DNA/RNA editing by single-subunit RNA polymerases
• Function and evolution of T7, SP6, T3, and mitochondrial RNA polymerases
• Mitochondrial dysfunction and its role in diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• Optimization of cloning techniques via homologous recombination in E. coli
• Genomics and gene expression in Myxomycetes, particularly Physarum polycephalum

The recent publications (2017–2022) highlight her focus on RNA polymerase mechanisms, promoter interactions, and genomic studies in slime molds. Her work bridges molecular enzymology with implications for human mitochondrial diseases, combining in vitro biochemistry with evolutionary insights.

Scientific Awards:

• University Travel Award for International Gordon Conference on "RNA Editing" - The University of Texas at Dallas [2010]

Teaching and Professional Development: She is ACUE certified (2023), demonstrating commitment to effective pedagogy. She is not currently accepting graduate or undergraduate students. Her career progression reflects a strong instructional focus within the biological sciences curriculum.

Laboratories and Research Groups: While no specific lab name is mentioned, her research has involved in vitro characterization of RNA polymerases and cloning-based studies, likely conducted within the molecular biology laboratories of the Department of Biological Sciences at UT Dallas.