LOUISVILLE, KY, July 31, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Mayukh Banerjee, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Banerjee, an esteemed assistant professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, has dedicated his career to advancing the field of environmental and molecular toxicology. Since assuming his current role in 2020, he has been instrumental in setting up experiments, conducting data analysis and mentoring students in laboratory work and academic studies. His teaching responsibilities extend to medical students, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. He is also deeply involved in research projects that aim to understand the molecular mechanisms of arsenic exposure and investigate whether zinc supplementation can prevent arsenic-induced cancers.

Prior to his current role, Dr. Banerjee served as a senior research associate at the University of Louisville from 2018 to 2020, working closely with his mentor, Dr. J Christopher States. His earlier career includes positions as a project associate level I and research scholar at the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology from 2010 to 2011 and 2004 to 2010, respectively. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of arsenic toxicology, particularly in studying very low doses found in the blood of exposed individuals.

Dr. Banerjee's academic journey is marked by notable achievements, earning a doctorate in science and molecular toxicology from the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology in 2009. He also obtained a Master of Science in zoology at Banaras Hindu University in 2004 and a Bachelor of Science in zoology with honors from the University of Calcutta in 2002, both of which were completed in India before he came to the United States. His postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Alberta's Department of Physiology and Centre for Prions and Protein Folding Disease further honed his expertise.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Banerjee has co-authored numerous publications that have contributed significantly to his field. His works include studies on arsenic exposure, cellular transport pathways and genetic mutations affecting human health. Notable publications include "Arsenite exposure displaces Zinc from ZRANB2 leading to altered splicing," published in Chemical Research in Toxicology, and "The novel p.Ser263Phe mutation in the human high-affinity choline transporter 1 (CHT1/SLC5A7) causes a lethal form of fetal akinesia syndrome," featured in Human Mutations. Another of his publications centers on a bird photographed for the first time in India in 2008, an achievement he is very proud of.

Dr. Banerjee's professional affiliations reflect his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. He has served as chief scientific officer and board member for the Public Science Institute since 2015 and holds memberships with several prestigious organizations, including the Society of Toxicology's Dermal Toxicology Specialty Section, where he is secretary and treasurer, the Indian Society of Human Genetics, All India Congress of Genetics and Genomics and the Environmental Mutagen Society of India.

In recognition of his contributions to his field, Dr. Banerjee has received the Paper of the Year by the Dermal Toxicology Specialty Section of the Society of Toxicology in 2023 and the Young Investigator Award from the Ohio Valley Society of Toxicology in 2022. Additionally, he received a fellowship for postdoctoral research from the Alberta Cancer Foundation and funding for his doctorate from India's Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Beyond academia, Dr. Banerjee has been vice president of the Edmonton Movie Club since 2013, an interest he maintains outside his professional life. He also enjoys reading, bird watching, photography, exploring new cuisines and traveling in his free time.

Reflecting on his career, Dr. Banerjee credits much of his success to his mentors, his perseverance and his ability to cope with failure. He also seeks to communicate with the public in an understandable way, creating a dialogue with those he intends to help with his research. He believes this open communication is invaluable for researchers, who often remain distanced from the practical applications of their work.

Looking ahead, Dr. Banerjee is committed to addressing global health challenges related to arsenic exposure. Together with his mentor, Dr. States, he aims to explore whether zinc supplementation can mitigate diseases associated with arsenic exposure, a pressing issue affecting millions worldwide. Their goal is to develop an accessible solution that could slow disease progression across various social strata without resorting to costly medications.

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