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Dr. Sukanya Lodh serves as a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University, where she teaches General Biology 2, Principles of Biological Investigations (as lead instructor), Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Developmental Biology.
Her academic journey includes a B.S. from Lady Brabourne College (Calcutta University), an M.Sc. from Calcutta University, a Ph.D. from the University of Vermont, and postdoctoral training at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine.
Dr. Lodh's research centers on ciliopathies as models for understanding common diseases, with emphasis on primary cilia's role in pancreatic β-cell development and regeneration. Her work explores critical connections between ciliary dysfunction and metabolic disorders including diabetes, obesity, and cystic kidney disease, bridging fundamental cell biology with translational medical applications.
Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on cilia-related mechanisms in disease models, particularly using zebrafish and mammalian systems to investigate Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and Alstrom Syndrome. This research trajectory reveals evolving specialization from basic ciliary physiology toward metabolic disease pathways.
