Sucharita Somkuwar

Sucharita Somkuwar is a seasoned professional in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, currently serving as the Training Lead for Major Depressive Disorder and Sr. Medical Science Liaison at Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. since August 2022. Prior to this role, Sucharita held positions at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies as a Medical Science Liaison focused on CNS/Psychiatry and contributed as a Scientist I at Explora BioLabs. Sucharita's early career includes research positions at the San Diego VA Health Care System and The Scripps Research Institute, where investigations centered on neurobiology and addiction. Academically, Sucharita earned a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Banaras Hindu University.