Shubhankar Dutta is a scientist specializing in medicinal chemistry with extensive experience in drug discovery and organic synthesis. Currently, Shubhankar Dutta serves as a Scientist at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute since March 2020. Previous roles include Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California San Francisco, focusing on protein-protein interactions in disease contexts, and Ph.D. student at the University of Kentucky, concentrating on the total synthesis of 7-epi-clusianone. Additional relevant experience includes research positions at GlaxoSmithKline, BASF, and Syngene International Limited, where Shubhankar Dutta developed lead candidate molecules, honed process chemistry skills, and engaged in combinatorial synthesis. Educational background includes a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Kentucky, a Master’s degree from the University of Kalyani, and a Bachelor of Science from Krishnagar Govt College.