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Sabin Acharya

@sabinacharya

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Immunology and microbiology PhD researcher unraveling tissue immunology and host–microbe B-cell mechanisms.

South Korea

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an immunology-focused research role where I can study tissue immunology and host–microbe B-cell mechanisms, using mouse models, flow cytometry, and molecular assays to translate immune insights into therapeutic direction.

I’m a Ph.D.-level immunology and microbiology researcher based in South Korea, focused on tissue immunology, neuroimmunology, host–microbe interactions, B-cell biology, autoimmunity, and cancer. I enjoy turning mechanistic questions into testable hypotheses using robust in vivo and cell-based experiments.

In my current graduate research assistant role at Seoul National University, I investigate the mechanisms governing anti-aquaporin-5 autoantibody production in mouse models. I also explore how B lymphocytes can act as bacterial antigen-presenting cells and how bacteria are internalized by B cells.

Previously, I studied in vivo immunopharmacology and mast cell-related signaling by examining the anti-asthmatic efficacy and safety of Inotodiol in mouse models. My work includes a publication on how Inotodiol preferentially impairs membrane-proximal signaling for mast cell activation.

I build my projects with strong immunology and cell biology methods, including flow cytometry (multicolor panels), gene silencing (siRNA/shRNA), and molecular readouts like RT-qPCR. I’m motivated by collaboration, I’ve supported teaching and mentoring, and I’m driven to contribute to work that clarifies immune mechanisms and informs therapeutic direction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Graduate Research Assistant

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Seoul National University

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Conducts graduate research in the Department of Immunology and Molecular Microbiology under Professor Youngnim Choi, focusing on mechanisms governing anti-aquaporin-5 autoantibody production and bacterial uptake involving B cells.

Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping Immunoprecipitation (IP)RNA Isolation Confocal Microscopy

Graduate Research Assistant

Chungnam National University

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Conducted graduate research at the College of Pharmacy under Professor Inkyu Hwang, studying the anti-asthmatic efficacy and safety of Inotodiol in a mouse model.

Immunology Research Mast Cell Activation Pathway Study

Teaching Assistant

Chungnam National University

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Served as a Teaching Assistant supporting undergraduate Microbiology Laboratory sessions by supervising lab work and assisting students with microbiological techniques.

Undergraduate Microbiology Laboratory Support Student supervision

Quality Assurance Executive

Fleur Himilayan Ltd

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Worked in quality assurance, conducting efficacy tests of herbal formulations in mouse models and developing documentation for the manufacturing unit.

Quality Assurance Herbal Formulation Efficacy Testing Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Seoul National University

Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbiology, Immunology and Microbiology

2022 -

Activities and societies: Graduate research assistant (2021–present, Dept. of Immunology and Molecular Microbiology) on anti-aquaporin-5 autoantibodies and B-cell bacterial uptake/antigen presentation.

Ph.D. studies in Immunology and Microbiology focused on mechanisms governing anti-aquaporin-5 autoantibody production and B-cell roles in bacterial antigen presentation and uptake in mouse models.