Dr. Poulami (Pol) Sarkar

Assistant Specialist

poulamis@ucr.edu

Education

2012 Masters in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bose Institute, Kolkata

2018 Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology, Bose Institute, Kolkata

Research Experience

2018-2021 Postdoctoral Student, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel

2021-2024 Postdoctoral Research Scholar, University of Florida

Biography

Pol’s research interests focus on plant-insect-pathogen interactions. Pol has a strong background in molecular biology and biotechnology. She earned her M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Bose Institute in Kolkata, where her research laid the foundation for her career in plant-insect-pathogen interactions.

She has worked extensively in understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern host-pathogen relationships in crops and insect vectors. Her postdoctoral work at the Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center in Israel, and the University of Florida focused on identifying the molecular interactions between pathosystems and uncovering the mechanism of disease tolerance in plants.

Currently, Pol continues to pursue her passion to identify strategies to improve crop resistance by effectively understanding the host range of crop pathogens.

Awards

2024 Distinguished Postdoctoral Mentor Award, University of Florida

2019 Postdoctoral Scholarship, ARO, Volcani Center, Israel

2014 Senior Research fellowship for Ph.D., Bose Institute, Kolkata

2010 Institute Fellowship for Masters degree, Bose Institute, Kolkata