Sanjay K. Singh

Versatile microbiologist and molecular biologist with extensive experience investigating host–pathogen interactions, inflammatory disease models, and structure–function relationships of C-reactive protein (CRP). Over 20 years of hands-on expertise in microbial culture, animal infection models, biochemical assays, and protein engineering across multiple academic research environments. Proven ability to design experiments, execute complex studies, analyze data, and maintain high standards of laboratory accuracy, sterility, and safety. Highly skilled in teaching, mentoring, and supervising laboratory personnel, including undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. Strong record of scientific productivity, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and contributions to NIH-funded research programs. Recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement, including being selected as 2025 Professor of the Year. Brings deep experience in aseptic technique, microbial manipulation, biochemical assays, molecular biology methods, and GLP-aligned lab organization—well-suited for cross-functional R&D teams working in microbiology, assay development, and experimental research.

• Early Career Faculty Travel Award, AAI (2015–2020)
• Professor of the Year, Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, ETSU (2025)
• Qualified GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), India

• Agrawal A., Pathak A., Ngwa D.N., Thirumalai A., Armstrong P.B., Singh S.K. CRP prevents formation of amyloid fibrils. Frontiers in Immunology, 2024.
• Singh S.K., Prislovsky A., Ngwa D.N., et al. CRP lowers IL-17 and reduces arthritis incidence in mice. Frontiers in Immunology, 2024.
• Singh S.K., Ngwa D.N., Agrawal A. CRP-based strategy to reduce antibiotic dosing. Frontiers in Immunology, 2021.
• Singh S.K., Pathak A., Thewke D.P., Agrawal A. Conformationally altered CRP reduces atherosclerosis. Frontiers in Immunology, 2020.
• Singh S.K., Thirumalai A., Hammond D.J., et al. Functional transformation of CRP by hydrogen peroxide. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2017.

• Instructor for graduate and undergraduate courses in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Gene Regulation at ETSU.
• Director and Supervisor of laboratory courses and teaching assistants.
• Trained 3 technicians, 5 undergraduate students, 8 graduate students, and 8 medical fellows.
• Proficient with D2L and Panopto teaching platforms.
• Awarded Professor of the Year (2025).

• Judge, ETSU Appalachian Student Research Forum
• Judge, Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day (2025)
• Graduate Academic Misconduct / Grade Appeal Committee
• Reviewer for scientific journals including Frontiers in Immunology, Virulence, PLoS One