Uday Pratap, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dr. Uday Pratap is currently a faculty member in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He earned his Doctorate in Biotechnology (Neuroimmunology) from SRM University in Chennai, India, in 2017. Dr. Pratap then advanced his expertise through a postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, in neuroendocrinology, and drug discovery and development.
Dr. Pratap’s current research involves developing and optimizing small molecules that target novel oncogenes, aiming to translate these discoveries into potential therapeutic options. Dr. Pratap’s research involves developing and utilizing preclinical cancer models—including patient-derived xenografts and organoids- to investigate the mechanism of novel drugs' actions. His research aims to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications in brain, liver, and gynecological cancers.