UT Health San Antonio

A. Pratap Kumar, PhD

Professor with Tenure and Vice Chair

Department of Molecular Medicine

Zachry Distinguished Chair in Molecular Medicine

CTRC 40th Anniversary Endowed Distinguished Professor in Oncology

Dr. Addanki P. Kumar is a tenured Professor in the Department of Molecular Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, with cross-appointments in the Departments of Urology and Pharmacology. He also serves as graduate faculty in the School of Biomedical Sciences.

Dr. Kumar’s research is focused on reducing the burden of cancer and improving patient outcomes by investigating the molecular mechanisms that drive therapeutic resistance. His lab explores key targets such as:

  • SIRT1, a class III histone deacetylase
  • RPS6KB1, a regulator of protein synthesis
  • Cell-cell communication within the tumor microenvironment

Using a combination of biochemical and molecular techniques, his team works across cell culture systems, preclinical models, and human tumor explants to identify actionable strategies that enhance the effectiveness of standard cancer therapies.

In addition to his research, Dr. Kumar is deeply committed to mentoring students and trainees at all academic levels, fostering the next generation of cancer researchers.