Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry, at The City University of New York, United States.
Prof. Dr. Debasish Roy is a distinguished biochemist specializing in molecular oncology, radiation-induced carcinogenesis, and environmental toxicology. He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from Kolkata University, India and has over two decades of academic and research experience. Currently a Full Professor at Hostos College, CUNY, he has also held research positions at Columbia University, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and NASA’s Space Radiation Lab. His work focuses on understanding the genetic and biochemical mechanisms of cancer progression, radiation effects, and estrogen exposure in breast cancer. A recipient of the prestigious Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship, Dr. Roy has contributed significantly to the field, authoring 42 major publications with 816 citations and an impact score of 151.92. His research has been published in high-impact journals, and his global collaborations continue to advance cancer biology and therapeutic strategies.
Professional Profile
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Education 🎓
Prof. Dr. Debasish Roy holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (1996) from Kolkata University, India, where he also earned his M.Sc. in Biochemistry (1988) and B.Sc. in Chemistry (1986). His academic foundation in biochemical sciences laid the groundwork for his extensive research in cancer biology, radiation effects, and environmental toxicology.
Professional Experience 💼
With over two decades of academic and research experience, Dr. Roy has held professorships and research positions at esteemed institutions, including Hostos College (CUNY), NYU-Tandon School of Engineering, Columbia University, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Toyama Prefectural University (Japan). Since 2006, he has been a Full Professor (Tenured) at Hostos College (CUNY), mentoring students and leading groundbreaking research in biochemistry and molecular sciences.
Awards & Honors 🏆
Dr. Roy has received several prestigious recognitions, including a Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship and research appointments at NASA’s Space Radiation Lab, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Columbia University’s Center for Radiological Research. His international collaborations and contributions to cancer biology have solidified his reputation as a leading researcher in the field.
Top Noted Publications 📚
1. Genes Associated with the Immune System Affected by Ionizing Radiation and Estrogen in an Experimental Breast Cancer Model – G.M. Calaf, D. Roy, L.S. Jara, C.A. Romero, L.A. Crispin – Biology, 2024 – 0 Citations
2. Gene Signature Associated with Nervous System in an Experimental Radiation- and Estrogen-Induced Breast Cancer Model – G.M. Calaf, D. Roy, L.S. Jara, F.R. Aguayo, L.A. Crispin – Biomedicines, 2023 – 1 Citation
3. Ionizing Radiation and Estrogen Affecting Growth Factor Genes in an Experimental Breast Cancer Model – G.M. Calaf, L.A. Crispin, J.P. Muñoz, D. Roy, G. Narayan – International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 – 5 Citations
Conclusion
Dr. Roy is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his longstanding research contributions in cancer biology and radiation effects, his extensive publication record, and international collaborations. Strengthening his case with higher citations, leadership roles, grant funding, and translational research could make his profile even more competitive.