Sunitha Chari, PhD

Sunitha earned her PhD in Biochemistry from Boston University where she investigated the molecular interactions between low-density lipoprotein receptor and its ligands. She completed her post doctoral training in structural biology and biochemistry at McGill University where she investigated the structure-function relationship of a protein complex involved in cellular transport. After her post-doc she transitioned to scientific communication. She has written on medical and scientific topics for pharma, and non-profit. Sunitha joined Drug Discovery News in November 2021 as Assistant Science Editor and enjoys the combination of intellectual rigour and creative flair her everyday work demands.

Articles by Sunitha Chari, PhD

A 3D illustration of a target over an orange-colored cancer cell, representing precision medicine for cancer

Dec 06, 2023|1 min read

By Sunitha Chari, PhD

Precision medicine: navigating many paths to treating cancer

Different precision medicine approaches modulate distinct pathways to treat cancer, but how do scientists know which approach is best?

A computer illustration of a protein, which helps scientists identify disease biomarkers for precision medicine

Sep 14, 2023|1 min read

By Sunitha Chari, PhD

Elucidating the role of proteins in health and disease

Advanced proteomics tools aid in biomarker discovery and pave the way for precision medicine.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors regulate the immune system. Antibodies block PD-L1 in red on the surface of a cancer cell and immune checkpoints in blue and violet on a T cell.

Feb 06, 2023|1 min read

By Tiffany Garbutt, PhD, Sunitha Chari, PhD

Explained: How do checkpoint inhibitors work?

Scientists fight against cancer progression using checkpoint inhibitor drugs.

3D illustration of the destruction of a leukocyte cell with red blood cells in the background

Jan 10, 2023|1 min read

By Sunitha Chari, PhD

Developing Targeted Therapies for Leukemia

Understanding the molecular pathology of leukemia guides researchers to develop targeted treatments.

A rear view of a diverse group of friends standing in a line embracing each other in a green, grassy field

Nov 17, 2022|2 min read

By Sunitha Chari, PhD

Social interaction: A basic human need

Healthy relationships are vital for well-being.

An illustration of an orange and blue head talking to each other; a stream of white lines depicts words leaving their mouths and traveling to their brains.

Nov 15, 2022|1 min read

By Angela Zhang, PhD, Sunitha Chari, PhD

Understanding the Neuroscience of Social Interaction

Social interactions spark numerous biological processes that influence mental and physical health.

A 3D illustration of the tumor microenvironment consisting of tumor cells, various immune cells represented in different colors, and blood vessels surrounding the cells

May 31, 2022|1 min read

By Tiffany Garbutt, PhD, Angela Zhang, PhD, Sunitha Chari, PhD

Illuminating the tumor microenvironment with spatial profiling

Scientists delve into the spatial context of cancer biology, opening new treatment avenues.

Discover how immune response is dysregulated in autoimmune diseases.

May 08, 2022|1 min read

By Sunitha Chari, PhD

Explained: How do autoimmune disorders arise?

At the frontline of an autoimmune attack are rogue immune cells turned foe against the body they were created to protect. Scientists study the complex etiology of autoimmune disorders to restore the broken balance.