Name: Rajanya Ghosh

Home Country: India

Undergraduate Education: St. Xavier's College, Kolkata (University of Calcutta) 2018

PhD Degree-granting Program: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Description of Research Project:
The trabecular meshwork (TM) drains the aqueous humor to regulate outflow resistance and intraocular pressure. My research project mainly centers around identifying how human TM cells acquire and retain information about their accumulated mechanical history (increased substrate stiffness), and the extent to which this mechanical memory contributes to the persistence of glaucomatous TM cell pathobiology.

Favorite thing about SUNY Upstate:
The people, the environment. Upstate has the kindest people I have ever seen. I love the infrastructure and also the collaboration between the basic sciences and the clinical departments. If you are interested in translational research, this is the best place to be.

Favorite thing about Syracuse or Central New York:
Just drive about 10 minutes and you are out in the middle of nature. Syracuse is a pretty place surrounded by lakes. It's very beautiful, especially during summer and fall. Winters are a bit harsh but it has it's own beauty.

What I do for fun: I love to travel and hike. I love painting too.

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