About

Mukund Bhandari is a dedicated researcher at UTHealth San Antonio, Texas, precisely affiliated with the Department of Population Health Sciences and the prestigious Greehey Children Cancer Research Institute. As a bioinformatician, he possesses a profound acumen in Cancer Biology, supplemented by some proficiency in biostatistics and data science. Through the harmonious amalgamation of his research undertakings, comprehensive training, and scholastic pursuits, Mukund adeptly synthesizes the domains of biology, computer science, and statistics, thereby fortifying his scholarly foundation.

Research Work

His research endeavors leverage the realms of cancer genomics, computational biology, bioinformatics, and machine learning in a concerted effort to unravel the intricacies of biological information derived from clinical samples, sequencing platforms, and publicly accessible data repositories. Employing a diverse repertoire of qualitative, quantitative, and computational methodologies, he meticulously probes the landscape of cancer genomics, with particular emphasis placed on the realm of patient-derived xenografts (PDXs). It is worth noting that while his prior contributions predominantly centered around experimental investigations within the domains of cancer biology, neuroscience, protein biochemistry, structural bioinformatics, and drug discovery, he has also embarked upon notable pursuits in the arena of clinical research.

Educational and Training Background

Mukund received his graduate degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA and B.Tech degree from Kathmandu University, Nepal. He has worked as Researcher in Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at UTMB, Galveston Texas.

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