Princeton University has announced its 2024 cohort for the Princeton Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows program, now in its fifth year. The program selected 15 scholars from diverse disciplines, including the humanities, engineering, sciences, and social sciences. Designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, the program provides financial support for up to two years and helps scholars deepen their expertise while exploring new ideas across fields.
Among the fellows, Urbashi Basu will be advised by molecular biology assistant professor John Brooks. Basu’s research seeks to uncover the molecular mechanisms governing circadian clock regulation of immune functions and how these mechanisms influence infection resistance during the day-night cycle. Basu holds a Ph.D. in biology from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, and an M.Sc. and B.Sc. from the University of Calcutta, India.
Fellow Ryan Feathers will work with computer science assistant professor Ellen Zhong and molecular biology professor Frederick Hughson. Feathers is developing AI-driven image analysis methods for high-resolution electron microscopy to visualize dynamic protein complexes involved in intracellular trafficking. He holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Cornell University and a B.S. in microbiology and biochemistry from Oklahoma State University.
These scholars will contribute to Princeton’s academic excellence and diversity, furthering impactful research across disciplines.
