New investigator: Subhash Chand, PhD

Subhash Chand, PhD

This profile is part of a series to highlight the researchers who will be honored at a ceremony on Nov. 14 for UNMC’s Scientist Laureate, Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist and New Investigator Award recipients.

New Investigator

The New Investigator Award is given to outstanding UNMC scientists who in the past two years have secured their first funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense or other national sources. New investigators also had to demonstrate scholarly activity, such as publishing their research and/or presenting their findings at national conventions.

  • Name: Subhash Chand, PhD
  • Title: Assistant professor, Department of Anesthesiology, UNMC College of Medicine
  • Joined UNMC: 2018
  • Hometown: Azamgarh, India.

Describe your research focus in three words or less:

HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and neuroinflammation.

Why is research important in the world today?

Research is crucial for advancing knowledge and is foundational to progress across all areas of life. In my laboratory, we are investigating the molecular mechanism of HIV/AIDS and substance abuse-associated neuroinflammation and neurocognitive impairments and their possible treatments. We also are exploring the potential of extracellular vesicles (exosomes) in drug loading and targeted drug delivery.

My research will make a difference because:

HIV and substance abuse constitute a health syndemic and contribute a significant economic burden. Treatment options for neuroinflammation in HIV patients with substance abuse are limited, and despite various advancements, existing treatments fall short of directly targeting neuroinflammation and associated neurocognitive impairments. HIV and substance abuse induce neuroinflammation through the upregulation of the inflammatory pathway. Cannabidiol, a component of cannabis, might serve as a potential treatment option by downregulating this pathway. Our research on cannabidiol has the potential to decrease neurocognitive decline associated with HIV and substance abuse. Developing these therapies will directly benefit vulnerable populations.

The best advice I’ve ever received is:

Have patience; you will get your due in time.

Three things you may not know about me are:

  • I like cooking and inviting friends.
  • I enjoy playing and watching cricket.
  • I love following international culture and politics.

42 comments

  1. Santosh Yadav says:

    congratulation Subhash. This is good news.

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you, Santosh, for your wishes.

  2. Mason Savine says:

    Congrats Subhash! Well deserved!

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you, so much Mason.

  3. Neha Dhyani says:

    Congratulations Dr Subhash

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you, Neha, for your wishes.

  4. Indumati Ramireddy says:

    Congratulations Dr Subash! There are many more achievements ahead!

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you so much, Indu, for your wishes. I appreciate it.

  5. Neerja Trivedi says:

    Congratulations Dr. Subhash !!!

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you so much, Dr. Trivedi, for your wishes. I appreciate it.

  6. Debashis Dutta says:

    Congrats!

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you, Deb.

  7. Rahul Kakalij says:

    Congratulations on your achievement!!!!!!!!

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you, Rahul, for your wishes. I appreciate it.

  8. imran Khan says:

    Congratulations Dr Subhash!!!!

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you, Imran, for your wishes.

  9. Kusum K. Kharbanda says:

    Congratulations, Dr. Chand!

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you, Dr. Kharbanda, for your wishes. I appreciate it.

  10. Soumyava says:

    Congrats Dr Chand !

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you Somu.

  11. Melody Nguyen says:

    Congrats, Dr. Chand! Well-deserved!!

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you so much, Melody, for your wishes.

  12. Gopalakrishnan Natarajan says:

    Congratulations, Dr. Subhash.

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you so much, Gopal, for your wishes.

  13. Ankur yadav says:

    Congratulations bade bhaiya 🎉

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you so much Ankur for your wishes.

  14. Narendra says:

    बधाई हो भाई, मेहनत रंग लाई।
    Congratulations Bhai, Your hard work paid off.

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you so much for your wishes.

  15. Mamunur Rashid says:

    Congratulations Dr. Subhash.Well deserved!!!

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you Rashid.

  16. Austin Gowen says:

    Your research will move the world towards a more positive direction! Congratulations Subhash!

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you so much, Austin, for your encouragement. I appreciate it.

  17. Shambhu Sharan says:

    Congratulations Subhash for your achievement!

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you so much for your wishes.

  18. Dr.Bellamkonda Ramesh says:

    Congratulation Dear Dr Subhash jee

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you so much, Sir.

  19. Jawed Siddiqui says:

    Congratulations.

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you so much, Dr. Siddiqui, for your wishes. I appreciate it.

  20. Susmita Sil says:

    Congrats Subhash.

  21. Imean Ansari says:

    Congratulations Subhash. That’s a great achievement.

  22. Imran Ansari says:

    Congratulations Subhash! That’s a great achievement.

    1. Subhash Chand says:

      Thank you so much, Imran, for your wishes.

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