معرفی
Dr. Anisha Gupta is an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), where she joined in 2021. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University and completed postdoctoral training at Yale School of Medicine. Her research focuses on nucleic acid chemistry and drug delivery, particularly targeting cancer therapeutics and precision medicine. She collaborates extensively with Raman Bahal (University of Connecticut) on precision-based therapeutics using peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) to combat diseases like cancer and cystic fibrosis.
Education:
- B.Pharm., Punjabi University
- M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutics, Punjabi University
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Yale University
Research Interests: Dr. Gupta’s work centers on developing nucleic acid-based molecules for antisense therapy, gene editing, and targeting oncogenic microRNAs (oncomiRs). She explores nanotechnology-driven delivery systems for hepatocytes and cancer cells, emphasizing in vivo efficacy and clinical translation. Her lab investigates PNA modifications to enhance RNA inhibition and correct genetic mutations (e.g., CFTR in cystic fibrosis).
Awards:
- 2022 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy New Investigator Award
Advising & Grants: While no specific student names are listed, her research projects involve collaborative efforts with colleagues and preclinical models. She actively pursues funding for PNA-based therapies and nanotechnology innovations.
Labs & Teams: Her work is closely tied to the Center for Nucleic Acid Science and Technology (CNAST) at Carnegie Mellon and collaborations with biomedical engineering teams at Yale and UConn.
