Soumyaroop Bhattacharya, MS, EdD

Soumyaroop Bhattacharya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

His research centers on the spatiotemporal dynamics of lung development during the perinatal period. Dr. Bhattacharya employs cutting-edge genomic technologies—including spatial transcriptomics, single-cell RNA sequencing, and bulk RNA sequencing—to investigate cellular differentiation, intercellular communication, and other key developmental processes. His work aims to elucidate both the mechanisms underlying normal lung development and the molecular disruptions that contribute to developmental abnormalities. With over a decade of experience in genomic data analysis, Dr. Bhattacharya has played a pivotal role as lead analyst on multiple NIH-funded projects, contributing significantly to both pediatric and adult lung disease research. He is widely recognized as a skilled and innovative bioinformatician and a dedicated educator in the field of genomics. In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Bhattacharya has mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty across institutions nationwide, fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating research environment. He currently serves as Co-Director of the Department of Pediatrics Summer Research Program at the University of Rochester.