Sandip Mukherjee, PhD

Research Interests

Dr. Mukherjee’s current major research project involves understanding the role of a biosynthetic NAD+ pathway enzyme, NAMPT, in adipose tissue and obesity-induced metabolic dysfunction. Cellular NAD+ homeostasis plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy adipose tissue metabolism. However, NAD depletion leads to severe metabolic dysfunction in rodents and humans. Dr. Mukherjee’s research will contribute to understanding the role of NAD+ biology in adipose tissue metabolism and its impact on obesity-induced metabolic disorders.