Pankaj Chaudhary

Pankaj Chaudhary is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center's College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics. His primary focus is on molecular mechanisms of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) metastasis, particularly the role of Annexin A2 in tumor microenvironment interactions and racial disparities in cancer outcomes. He holds an MS in Microbiology from Dr. R.M.L. Awadh University.

His research integrates immunology, proteomics, and nanomedicine to address cancer progression. Key areas include Annexin A2's role in metastasis, exosome-mediated signaling, and immune modulation in TNBC. He has secured grants from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and UNTHSC for projects like 'Emerging role of tumor-derived exosomes in immune modulation and breast cancer health disparity.'

Chaudhary's work highlights racial variations in TNBC incidence among African-American women, exploring Annexin A2 as a prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target. His lab investigates novel immunotherapeutic approaches, including nasal cancer vaccines and nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems.

Recent studies focus on viral protein interactions (UBE3A) and mechanisms of NK cell-mediated tumor lysis inhibition. His collaborative projects span 15+ sponsored initiatives since 2012, with over 45 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 14.9.