Avik Basu

Avik Basu, PhD, is a Research Scientist and Project Manager at Boston University since March 2019, previously serving as a Research Associate. Prior experience includes a Postdoctoral Research Scientist role at University Health Network from 2016 to 2018, focusing on proteomics to explore the roles of ubiquitin ligases in cancer and neurological disorders. Avik has contributed to significant projects as a Visiting Scientist at The University of Edinburgh, emphasizing the interactions of nuclear lamins and transmembrane proteins. Earlier research efforts at Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics involved the development of methods for identifying hemoglobin-interacting proteins using mass spectrometry. Additionally, a Fulbright Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania facilitated international collaboration and innovative scientific research. Education credentials span multiple prestigious institutions, culminating in a PhD from Boston University.