Sethu Pitchiaya

Sethu Pitchiaya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Michigan. His research bridges molecular biology, urologic oncology, and computational biology, focusing on prostate cancer mechanisms and biomolecular condensate dynamics.

• Department: Urology
• University: University of Michigan
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Research Interests

Pitchiaya's work explores prostate cancer heterogeneity, ERG gene fusion in tumorigenesis, and biomolecular condensates in kidney disease. His studies integrate spatial transcriptomics, single-molecule imaging, and ribonucleoprotein (RNP) biology to uncover novel therapeutic targets.

Recent articles highlight trends in phase separation in renal physiology, stress-induced granule formation in male infertility, and zone-specific gene expression in prostate cancer. His collaborations with Arul Chinnaiyan, Nils Walter, and Marcin Cieslik reflect interdisciplinary approaches to understanding cancer biology and cellular stress responses.

Labs & Collaborations

Active in the Nils Walter Lab and the Arul Chinnaiyan Lab, Pitchiaya contributes to projects involving RNA biology, prostate cancer genomics, and biomolecular condensate research. His work with digital spatial profiling and cell-free systems exemplifies cutting-edge methodologies in molecular diagnostics.