Abhibroto Karmakar

Abhibroto Karmakar
PhD Scholar | Medical Researcher | Science Communicator

I am a passionate and driven PhD scholar in General Medicine at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, with concurrent research affiliations at AIIMS Delhi as a Senior Research Fellow.My academic journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to translational research in immunology, rheumatology, and molecular medicine, with a special focus on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Over the years, I have contributed to cutting-edge research through multiple fellowships and grants, including prestigious awards from the Indian Rheumatology Association and the Department of Health Research, India. My work has been published in high-impact journals such as Lupus Science & Medicine, Clinical and Experimental Medicine, and American Journal of Reproductive Immunology.

Beyond the lab, I actively engage in science communication and public health education. My YouTube channel @abhibrotokarmakar8356 is dedicated to raising awareness about medical science, digital innovation, and bridging the gap between academia and the public. I’ve also been featured in interviews like Fellowship Varta with Dr. S.K. Varshney, where I shared insights on research planning and international collaborations.

I believe in the power of interdisciplinary science and global collaboration to solve complex health challenges. Whether it’s through academic research, public speaking, or digital outreach, my mission is to make science accessible, impactful, and inclusive.

With a strong academic foundation in biotechnology and medical research, I have contributed to numerous high-impact publications and received multiple national and international accolades for my work.

🎓 Academic & Research Highlights

• Senior Research Fellow, AIIMS Delhi

• Visiting PhD Researcher, Uppsala University, Sweden

• Junior Research Fellow, CMC Vellore, Chest Research Foundation Pune

• Grants totaling over ₹59 lakhs for lupus research, including from the Indian Rheumatology Association and Department of Health Research, India

🏆 Awards & Achievements

• ICMR International Travel Grant for- Japan

• SLEuro Training Bursary Award – Uppsala University (2025)

• Travel Bursary, 4th SLE Advanced Workshop, Porto, Portugal (2024)

• Second Prize, National Thesis Presentation (SARANSH 2024, INYAS & Springer Nature)

• Dr. T.M. Pai PhD Scholarship, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

• Second Prize, Educational Video Competitions on World COPD and Asthma Days (PURE Foundation)

• Qualified IIT-JAM for MSc (2015)

🧪 Technical Expertise

• Advanced skills in molecular biology, immunology, bioinformatics, cell culture, and biochemistry

• Hands-on experience with Seahorse XF Analyzer, FACS, NMR spectroscopy, and CRISPR-based gene editing

📢 Science Communication & Outreach

• Featured in Fellowship Varta with Dr. S.K. Varshney (DST, India)

• Delivered invited talks on biotechnology and life sciences at academic institutions

• Active YouTube science communicator: @abhibrotokarmakar8356

🧬 Publications

• Published in journals like Lupus Science & Medicine, Clinical and Experimental Medicine, American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, and Leukemia & Lymphoma

• Topics include SLE heterogeneity, AI in patient education, cancer stem cells, and preeclampsia diagnostics

🌐 Memberships

• American College of Rheumatology (USA)

• Association of Women in Rheumatology (USA)

• European Lupus Society (SLEuro)

• Society of Biological Chemists, India

• International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua)