Prosenjit Chakraborty (pharm.muni.cz) is a first‑year PhD researcher at the Faculty of Pharmacy at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic.
- Industry relevance tags: Biotech & health, Antibacterial research, Oncology, Drug development
- Core research problem: How to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens and cancer by developing more effective therapeutic peptides and understanding bacteria–cancer interactions
His work sits at the intersection of cancer research, antibacterial science, and translational biomedical research, with a strong emphasis on hands‑on experimentation and real‑world impact.
“Understanding how bacteria and cancer interact could open entirely new paths for treatment.”
Prosenjit Chakraborty, The Short Version
- LinkedIn: Prosenjit Chakraborty
- Email: chakrabortyp@pharm.muni.cz
- Affiliation: Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University, Brno
Prosenjit Chakraborty is a first‑year PhD researcher at Masaryk University working on cancer and antibacterial peptide research.
His work focuses on developing peptides that can kill resistant pathogens and on designing improved variants with stronger activity.
He is particularly passionate about understanding the relationship between bacteria and cancer, including how microbes influence tumors and immune responses.
He is eager to collaborate with researchers working on AI‑assisted peptide design, electron microscopy, and spatial transcriptomics.
Outside research, sports, music, and broad scientific curiosity help him stay balanced and inspired.
Peptides Against Cancer and Resistance
Prosenjit’s doctoral research focuses on cancer and antibacterial peptide development, targeting one of the most pressing challenges in modern medicine, resistant pathogens.
So far, his work has shown that newly developed peptides can partially kill resistant bacteria, and he is actively working on designing and testing new peptide variants with improved activity and therapeutic potential.
“Our developed peptides already show activity against resistant pathogens, now the challenge is to make them better, stronger, and more precise.”
From Translational Research to the Lab Bench
Prosenjit brings a broad experimental background spanning translational research, pharmaceutical operations, antibacterial research, and onco‑immunology. He has hands‑on experience with cell culture, bacterial culture, western blotting, microscopy, biomarker analysis, and assay‑based workflows.
One formative experience during his research journey was developing an assay for PD‑1/PD‑L1 detection. This process required careful optimization of experimental conditions, systematic troubleshooting, and repeated refinement to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
Through this work, he learned how theoretical knowledge must be translated into practical solutions in the laboratory, and how unexpected results often demand flexibility, independence, and critical thinking.
Bacteria, Cancer, and the Immune System
The question that motivates Prosenjit most lies at the interface of microbiology and oncology.
“I am deeply interested in how bacteria influence tumor development, immune responses, and treatment outcomes.”
While this idea was not fully developed at the beginning of his PhD, he now has a clear plan and is actively shaping it into a focused research direction. He sees this line of inquiry as a promising way to connect antibacterial research with cancer biology and immunology.
Collaboration Through Technology
For Prosenjit, growth as a researcher is closely tied to collaboration. He is particularly interested in connecting with researchers working on AI‑assisted peptide design, electron microscopy, and spatial transcriptomics.
These tools and perspectives, he believes, are essential for understanding biological mechanisms at multiple scales and for pushing peptide‑based therapies toward real clinical relevance.
Why a PhD, and What Comes Next
Prosenjit’s motivation for pursuing a PhD is rooted in a desire to become an independent researcher, capable of developing original ideas grounded in strong theory and deep technical expertise.
He sees the PhD as a crucial stepping stone in this journey, one where true learning happens through hands‑on experience, failure, iteration, and persistence.
By joining the TESE Days network, he hopes to gain mentorship, constructive feedback, and connections with like‑minded researchers who share a passion for innovation, collaboration, and impact. He is particularly interested in discussions that help refine ideas and translate research concepts into real‑world applications.
Curiosity Beyond Biomedical Science
Outside his core research, Prosenjit’s curiosity extends into space research, marine biology, and archaeology, fields that reflect a broader fascination with discovery and complex systems.
In his personal life, he stays energized through sports such as football, badminton, and table tennis, as well as music and watching thrillers. These activities help him maintain balance and build the networking and communication skills he sees as essential for his future career.