Asis K. Das, PhD
Professor, Department of Medicine · UConn Health · University of Connecticut
Quick answer: Asis K. Das, PhD is Professor, Department of Medicine at University of Connecticut. Asis K. Das, PhD shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Not accepting students for Lab Rotations at this time
Research interests
Gene Regulation in Bacteria. We study basic gene regulatory mechanisms in prokaryotes by a combination of biochemistry and classic and molecular genetics. Current research efforts are devoted in three areas: Genetics, genomics and mechanisms of bacterial adaptive response. Genetic control of bacteriophage lysogeny and lysis. Non-coding RNAs in prokaryotic development.
Selected publications (since 2023)
Inactivation of the Fusobacterium nucleatum Rnf complex reduces FadA-mediated amyloid formation and tumor development.
Britton, Timmie A; Lee, Ju Huck; Chang, Chungyu; Bhat, Aadil H; Chen, Yi-Wei; Mohammed Ali, Rusul; Wu, Chenggang; Das, Asis; Ton-That, Hung mBio 2025 Jun;16(6):e0103225
Ethanolamine-induced assembly of microcompartments is required for Fusobacterium nucleatum virulence.
Franklin, Dana S; Chen, Yi-Wei; Chen, Yimin; Wittchen, Manuel; Agnew, Angela; Luu, Alexis; Whitelegge, Julian P; Zhou, Z Hong; Tauch, Andreas; Das, Asis; Ton-That, Hung mBio 2024 Dec;e0340524
Molecular basis for sortase-catalyzed pilus tip assembly.
Bhat, Aadil H; Chang, Chungyu; Das, Asis; Ton-That, Hung mBio 2024 Sep;15(9):e0148424
Molecular basis for dual functions in pilus assembly modulated by the lid
Frequently asked questions
Is Asis K. Das, PhD hiring PhD students at University of Connecticut?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Asis K. Das, PhD's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Not accepting students for Lab Rotations at this time.
What does Asis K. Das, PhD research?
Gene Regulation in Bacteria. We study basic gene regulatory mechanisms in prokaryotes by a combination of biochemistry and classic and molecular genetics. Current research efforts are devoted in three areas: Genetics, genomics and mechanisms of bacterial adaptive response. Genetic control of bacteri
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