Prof Arijit Mukhopadhyay
School of Science, Engineering & Environment
Current positions
Professor
Biography
Current designation: Professor of Precision Health
I am a well-established leader in the field of genetic biomarker discovery and precision health, sustaining an excellent publication record (h-index 31), and securing substantial research income (>£1.5 million). I specialise in research on disease genetics & genomics and have experience for nearly two decades working across multiple countries and continents. My research focus is early diagnosis of diseases using molecular genetic biomarkers for precise health management. I have published over 70 well cited peer reviewed publications (https://scholar.google.com/ArijitMukhopadhyay).
I have gained international recognition for excellent interdisciplinary collaborative research and innovative public outreach through making of 2 short films (https://youtu.be/MgWYvDEY3NA & https://youtu.be/u2cCRantInY) and disseminated research through TEDx talk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88_NoJC9u4Y).
I led the UoA3 REF2021 submission for colleagues in Biomedical Research Centre coordinating with the School of Health and Society as the overall Deputy-Lead.
I am passionate about my academic citizenship and work towards an equitable and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity. I currently help coordinate (as a co-lead) one of the PGR Development groups focused on Biomarker Discovery. I serve at the University Senate. I also served as Staff Wellbeing Lead for the School of Science Engineering and Environment (catering to ~500 staff) and contributed as part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing working group for the university.
Areas of Research
Human Genetics and Genomics, exosomes, biomarkers, microRNA
Areas of Supervision
Human Genomics; MicroRNA; Extracellular Vesicles; Biomarkers; Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
I am an internationally recognised academic in genetic biomarker discovery and precision health, with a strong interdisciplinary research and teaching portfolio. I am teaching and mentoring in the higher education sector since 2007, across countries and continents. I became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in 2018 and currently contribute to 11 undergraduate and postgraduate modules at the University of Salford, leading five of them across Biomedical Science, Human Biology, Biotechnology, and related disciplines.
My teaching is research-led and rooted in innovation at all levels. While at the start of a learner’s journey in HE, at Level 4, I use creative tools—such as my docufiction film The Vision of the Blind Lady—to instil empathy, foster critical thinking, and decolonise the curriculum; in more mature years of study I integrate inter-disciplinary learning by introducing data science and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence. My innovative approaches, especially for final year undergraduate Human Genetics module, has sustained a 100% pass rate and significantly enhanced student employability.
Qualifications
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PG-CAP
2017 - 2018 -
PhD
1999 - 2004 -
MSc
1994 - 1996 -
BSc (Hons)
1991 - 1994
Recognitions
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Influencing Policy to Improve Health Equity for Glaucoma in India using Precision Genomics and Genetic Counselling
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TED Talk: Telling stories for improved health equity
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Internal Funding Award QR Innovation Strategy Fund
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Shortlisted for Innovation Award