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Atar Singh Kushwah

Also known as: Molecular Geneticist and Translational Oncologist Specializing in DNA Damage Response, Cancer Epigenetics, and Precision Oncology of Women's Cancers

Manipal University Jaipur, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Jiwaji University, GICTS Group of Institutions, Alabama State University

ORCID iD 0000-0002-0753-7121
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My research integrates genetics, epigenetic regulation, DNA damage and repair biology, and the cervicovaginal microbiome to understand the molecular drivers of women’s cancers, particularly HPV-associated disease. I focus on how genetic variation, epigenetic instability, and microbial dysbiosis converge to shape tumor evolution, immune signaling, and therapeutic response, with the goal of identifying mechanism-driven biomarkers and precision treatment strategies.

Building on my PhD in Molecular & Human Genetics (Banaras Hindu University, India) where I studied genetic and epigenetic alterations in DNA repair genes and their correlation with chemoradiotherapy outcomes in cervical cancer, I expanded my expertise as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. There, I integrated molecular genetics, multi-omics, and translational models to decode microbiome–epigenome crosstalk in reproductive health and oncology.

Currently, my work continues to bridge molecular mechanisms with clinical translation, aiming to identify predictive biomarkers and design precision interventions. I am particularly interested in context-aware cancer therapeutics that adapt to biological feedback, integrating single-cell, spatial, and epigenomic data with CRISPR and AI-driven approaches.

In addition to my research, I contribute to the scientific community as a reviewer and editorial board member for international journals in oncology and molecular medicine. My long-term vision is to build collaborative programs that address women’s health challenges in India and globally, advancing adaptive and personalized cancer medicine.

Employment

  • Manipal University Jaipur Assistant Professor
    2025 - Present
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Postdoctoral Research Scientist
    2023 - 2025
  • Alabama State University Postdoctoral Research Scientist
    2022 - 2023
  • University of Lucknow Senior Research Fellow
    2016 - 2022
  • Shantha Biotechnics Private Limited Scientific officer
    2014 - 2015
  • Narayana Multispeciality Hospital Research trainee
    2014 - 2014
  • University of Lucknow Research Trainee
    2014 - 2014

Education

  • Jiwaji University Master of Science in Molecular & Human Genetics
    2012 - 2014
  • GICTS Group of Institutions Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
    2009 - 2012

Projects & Funding

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