Tapan K. Chatterjee Memorial Fund
The Tapan K. Chatterjee Memorial Fund was established in 2016 in memory of our dear colleague and friend, who inspired us all with his brilliant mind, creativity, and determination to succeed despite overwhelming odds.
Dr. Chatterjee made many important contributions to scientific research and was an outstanding teacher, mentor, and advocate for trainees. His legacy lives on in those who quietly give of themselves every day so that others may live a better life. This fund will supplement research expenses of Vascular Biology Center, including laboratory supplies.
Award of Research Excellence in Vascular Biology
2025
Recipient of Dr. Tapan Chatterjee Memorial Award is Zach Brown in recognition of research
excellence at the 40th Annual Graduate Research Day.
(photo) Zach Brown
Research focus: Pulmonary arterial hypertension shares some characteristics with cancer. Our research into the origins of pulmonary hypertension takes some inspiration from cancer research which identified a link between PDZ-Binding Kinase (PBK) and high levels of cellular proliferation. Doctors can treat pulmonary hypertension symptoms, but there is no cure. Our research aims to address the underlying causes of pulmonary hypertension, hopefully getting science one step closer to a cure for a disease that affects thousands of Americans every year.
2024
Recipient of inaugural Dr. Tapan Chatterjee Memorial Award is Josue Zambrano-Carrasco in recognition of research excellence at the 39th Annual Graduate Research Day.
(photo) Josue Zambrano-Carrasco with Dr. Soma Mukhopadhyay (wife of Dr. Chatterjee)