
Professor, Medicine and Cellular and Molecular Medicine
at University of California, San Diego
Prof. Ghosh is a physician–scientist, biochemist and cell biologist with dual expertise in clinical medicine and basic research. Her work on cellular communication networks has uncovered novel signaling mechanisms in cancer, fibrosis, and metabolic and immunologic disorders. She is the founding Director of the Institute for Network Medicine, a transdisciplinary hub advancing research on cellular invariants through computational and experimental innovations. Her vision is to harness cellular network complexity to improve human health and engineer smarter systems. As a physician–scientist, institute founder, woman, mother and mentor, Prof. Ghosh embodies the leadership and dedication that inspire the next generation of scientists.
Education
University of California, San Diego
Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore
Awards & Certifications
2023 Elected to the American Association of Physicians (AAP)
2016 Elected to the American Society of Clinical Investigators (ASCI)
2016 Edward Malinkrodt-PSTP Visiting Professorship (Washington University, St. Louis, MO)
2015 Translational and Clinical Cancer Research Award (Moores Cancer Center, UCSD)
2013 Medical Student Research Mentor Award (American Heart Association)
2013 Mentor on DOD Visionary Fellowship Award (CDMRP)
2013 Clinical Research Mentor Award (Doris Duke Charitable Foundation)
2010 Clinical Scientist Development Award (CSDA, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation)
2010 RSA(AGA) Rising Star, Europe-US Joint Session Lecturer, DDW, New Orleans, LA
2009 Career Awards for Medical Scientists (Burroughs Wellcome Foundation)
2009 Gregory J. Gurtner Memorial Lecturer, Washington Univ, St Louis, MO
2008 American Gastroenterology Association Research Scholar Award (Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition, FDHN)
2000 Gold Medal; Best Outgoing Student Overall Performance, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
2000 Gold Medal for the Best Outgoing Student in Medicine, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
2000 Gold Medal for the Best Outgoing Student in Surgery, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
1995 President’s Gold Medal in Physics (Indian Association of Physics Teachers)
Accreditations
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) recognised by Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore
Doctor of Medicine (MD) recognised by University of California, San Diego
Areas of Expertise
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