Arumugam Jayakumar

Arumugam Jayakumar is a seasoned Cancer Research Scientist with extensive experience at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where responsibilities include authoring peer-reviewed articles, optimizing targeted panels of deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs), and mentoring postdoctoral fellows. Additionally, Arumugam serves as a Technology Specialist at Moleculin Biotech, Inc. focusing on pro-drug effects in tumor models. Previous roles include consulting for Azitra Inc. on clinical trials and for Houston Pharmaceutical, contributing to NIH-funded projects on radionuclide therapy. Academic involvement encompasses teaching cancer immunology at Amity University and significant research contributions throughout a lengthy career in multiple renowned institutions, culminating in numerous publications and active participation in scientific committees. Arumugam holds a Ph.D. in Membrane Transport from JNU and has played a crucial role in advancing cancer research through collaboration and mentorship.