Yash Gupta, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar, Medicine
Biography
Hometown: Ujjain, India
Lab affiliation (Department): Dr. Thomas Y. Ma (Medicine)
Postdoctoral researcher with 15+ years in molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, and translational drug discovery targeting infectious diseases (malaria, leishmaniasis, TB, COVID-19) and gut health disorders (e.g., precision probiotics, endotoxemia in NAFLD). Recognized as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability by USCIS (EB-1A I-140 approved, 2025). Proven track record in developing novel therapeutics and diagnostics, advancing to clinical trials (e.g., Calxinin & Mycolactone for COVID-19), and securing patents. h-index: 16; 1,096 citations (Google Scholar, Sept. 2025).