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Principal Investigator

PRASUN GUHA. Ph.D.

Dr. Prasun Guha was born and raised in Kolkata, India, and received his Ph.D. from the University of Calcutta, in the lab of Prof. Sandip K Bandyopadhyay. His first postdoctoral fellowship was with Dr. Hafiz Ahmed at the University of Maryland (School of Medicine). In the lab of Prof. Solomon H Snyder at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Guha completed 2nd postdoctoral fellowship. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor in the School of Life Sciences and Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine (NIPM) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

  • Postdoctoral Fellow
We are looking for highly motivated, creative, and dedicated team member.
  • Graduate Student / MD
We will be happy to have future Ph.D. students & MD students interested to perform basic cell Signaling research.
  • Undergrad Student & Pre Med
Basic science undergrads & Pre Med students are invited to apply in our lab to explore biology of cell Signaling.

Current members

  • Sujan Chatterjee (Postdoc Researcher)
I joined the lab of Dr. Prasun Guha on 1st November 2022. In my PhD I have worked on biotherapy against tumor metastasis and invadopodium formation. After my PhD, I was eager to shift my field to basic transcriptional research, and that is why I applied for a position at Dr. Guha’s Lab. I was always fascinated by working in gene-specific research, and here I got the chance. This is a great opportunity for me here to get accustomed to the latest molecular biology techniques. Here I am experiencing a very friendly lab environment with all the other members willing to help. I am especially thankful to Dr. Guha for all the support and his valuable suggestions regarding experimental design, troubleshooting, and protocol standardization. To fulfill my long-term goals, the experiences I am gathering here will be valuable. Besides my research, I like to read books, cook new recipes, and listen to music.
  • Zachary Sin (PhD Candidate)

My name is Zachary Sin, and I am majoring in Biology and Computer Science at UNLV. I am excited to join Dr. Prasun Guha’s lab and combine my interest in biological research with my computer science experience. I plan to continue studying biology in graduate school. During my free time, I like to go to the gym, read, and play soccer.

  • Disha Kumar (Master Researcher)

My name is Disha Kumar. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. Besides that, I am a Teaching Assistant for Biology discussion courses and labs.

  • Nguyen Tran (Post-bac Researcher)

My name is Nguyen Tran (Henry), and I am a Vietnamese student who graduated Spring 2025 with a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from UNLV. I have a recent interest in becoming a pathologist, but I am also exploring other medical fields. I have a passion for the medical field, whether it be research or clinical practice

  • Tam Tran (Undergraduate Researcher)

I earned my bachelor in Biological Sciences at UNLV, minoring in Neuroscience. My passion is to expand my understanding from human physiology to oncology. Joining Dr. Guha’s lab in February 2025, I have enjoyed learning about epigenetic effects on every aspect of living organisms besides genetics and environment. With the experience and knowledge from the lab, I am confident for my success to become a physician. In the meantime, I love walking, reading banned books, and watching gaming on Youtube.

  • Kevin Saldana (Undergraduate Researcher)

My name is Kevin Saldana, and I am in my second semester at UNLV, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. I joined Dr. Guha’s lab because I am deeply passionate about learning, particularly in the field of cellular biology. During my time in the lab, I hope to expand my knowledge and gain valuable research experience. I enjoy research because it allows me to explore my passion for science and discovery while furthering my understanding of the world around us.Outside of research and academics I enjoy going to the gym and hanging out with my closest friends and making memories that will last a lifetime. I aim to graduate in the spring of 2028, attend medical school, and one day open my own practice as a physician, becoming first doctor in my family

Alumni

  • George Koshkaryan (current MD student at UNR)
  • Rayan Muneer
  • Loretta Viera
  • Jolak Ragsac