Associate Professor, at New York College of Podiatric Medicine at Touro University , United States.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paramita Basu Mukherjee is an accomplished microbiologist and infectious disease researcher with expertise in antimicrobial resistance, molecular biology, and medical education. With over 14 years of academic experience, she has significantly contributed to research, curriculum development, and student mentorship. Currently, she serves as Director of Infectious Diseases at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her work spans diagnostic industry innovations, public health research, and interdisciplinary collaborations across the USA and India.
Professional Profile
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Education 🎓
Dr. Mukherjee holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (2008) and an M.S. in Biological Sciences (2003) from St. John’s University, USA. She also earned an M.Tech in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering from Jadavpur University, India (2001), an M.S. in Biotechnology from Banasthali Vidyapith, India (1999), and a B.S. in Human Physiology (Honors) from Calcutta University, India (1997).
Professional Experience 💼
Dr. Mukherjee has held several influential academic and research positions. She is currently the Director of Infectious Diseases at NYCPM and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. Previously, she served as Associate Professor at Touro College of Pharmacy (2015-2022), where she also chaired the Curriculum and Assessment Committee. Additionally, she is a Consultant Scientist at Swasti Health Catalyst (India) and a Visiting Faculty & International Advisory Board Member at Amity University, India.
Research Interests 🌍
Her research primarily revolves around infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, molecular diagnostics, and public health surveillance. She has led several projects on SARS-CoV-2 reservoirs, antibiotic-resistant diabetic foot infections, and fungal biofilm resistance. Additionally, her work in medical education research explores the effectiveness of digital learning tools in enhancing student engagement and knowledge retention.
Awards & Honors 🏆
Dr. Mukherjee has received multiple prestigious grants and research awards. She was awarded the TCUS Presidential Seed Grant (2024) for investigating deer ticks as potential SARS-CoV-2 reservoirs. She also secured industry grants, including Paratek Pharma’s Investigator-Initiated Research Grant (2023-2024) for studying antibiotic resistance in diabetic foot infections and Bausch Health’s Ortho Dermatologic Grant (2024) for research on terbinafine resistance in fungal biofilms. Her work in wastewater-based COVID-19 surveillance was funded by the Skoll Foundation Public Health Grant (2021).
Top Noted Publications 📚
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Ray, H., Weis, C., Nwaeze, C., Zhou, V., Basu, P., & Mitra, A. (2025). Development and Control of Biofilms in Diabetic Foot Infections: A Narrative Review. Acta Microbiologica Hellenica, 70(1), 9. https://doi.org/10.3390/amh70010009
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Hoyt, G., Bakshi, C.S., & Basu, P. (2025). Integration of an Audiovisual Learning Resource in a Podiatric Medical Infectious Disease Course: Multiple Cohort Pilot Study. JMIR Med Educ, 11, e55206. DOI: 10.2196/55206 | PMID: 39935004
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Imtiaz, Z., Chatoo, A., Wang, W., Li, W., & Basu, P. (2024). Antibiotic-Induced Changes in Efflux Transporter Expression: A Key Factor in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Resistance. J Exp Biol Agri Sci, 12(2), 274–283. https://doi.org/10.18006/2024.12(2).274.283
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Cho, A., Higuchi, K., Hoyt, G.A., Kosinski, M.A., & Basu, P. (2024). Effect of Geographical Disparities in the Presence of Microbial Species in Diabetic Foot Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association (Under Review).
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Hoyt, G.A., Adegboyega, S.N., Constantouris, G., & Basu, P. (2024). Study of the Impact of Introducing a Multimedia Learning Tool in Podiatric Medical Courses. J Foot Ankle Res, 17(3), 1757-1146.
Conclusion
Dr. Mukherjee is highly suitable for the Research for Excellence in Research Award, given her robust research contributions, leadership in infectious disease studies, and commitment to medical education. Strengthening publication impact, leadership in professional societies, and securing larger grants would further enhance her standing for future prestigious awards.