Soumya S. Krishnan

Soumya S. Krishnan, Ph.D., serves as a Research Scientist in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care within the Department of Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, collaborating under Dr. Itsaso Garcia-Arcos' leadership on life-threatening lung disorders.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry from University of Madras, Chennai
• M.Sc. in Advanced Biochemistry from University of Madras
• B.Sc. in Biochemistry from University of Kerala

Dr. Krishnan's research centers on pulmonary fibrosis pathogenesis, investigating how lipid signaling and metabolic dysregulation drive chronic respiratory disease progression. Her work bridges pulmonary pharmacology, cancer biology, and oxidative stress mechanisms, with emphasis on therapeutic interventions for fibrotic lung conditions through daidzein-based anti-fibrotic approaches and immune modulation.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Dr DS Kothari Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (University Grants Commission, India)

She has mentored postgraduate students and co-supervised Ph.D. candidates while securing ICMR-funded research during doctoral studies. Her current work continues within Dr. Garcia-Arcos' pulmonary research team focusing on translational lung disease mechanisms.