Bhagwati Gupta

Science
  • 905 525 9140 ext. 26451
  • guptab@mcmaster.ca

Overview

Bhagwati Gupta started his research laboratory at McMaster University in 2004. He is currently a Professor in Biology and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Science at McMaster. His research aims to understand the mechanisms of processes and diseases tied to gene networks, such as cancer and neuronal degeneration. He focuses on understanding cell signalling, cell proliferation and cell differentiation and is currently studying microscopic worm model organisms to understand how lipid production and balanced fat can affect overall health and aging in humans. Bhagwati’s lab takes a multidisciplinary approach by collaborating with various other faculties and laboratories.

Affiliations

  • Professor; Acting Associate Dean, Science (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Associate Dean, Faculty of Science, McMaster University
  • Member, McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA), McMaster University
  • Member, Origins Institute, Faculty of Science
  • Professor, Biology, Faculty of Science

Education

  • MSc, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
  • PhD, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, India

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