School of the Environment

Dr Abhinandan Chowdhury

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
School of the Environment
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Researcher biography

I am a toxicologist with expertise in venom research and bioanalytical techniques. My current focus lies in investigating the therapeutic potential of small molecule enzyme inhibitors to counteract the toxic effects of snake venom, supported by industry collaborations such as Ophirex. I also explore the effects of venom on cellular models using advanced tools like Electric Cell-substrate Impedance Sensing (ECIS).

Throughout my career, I have led laboratory operations, mentored students, and managed complex research projects while ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). My hands-on experience spans the use of specialized analytical instruments, including StarMax Coagulation Analyzer, Thromboelastography (TEG 5000), and Hamilton robotics for automated processes. I am passionate about advancing research with meaningful applications, aiming to bridge academic knowledge with industry solutions. My work emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and impactful outcomes in toxicology and biotechnology.

Publications

Journal Articles (13)
Thesis (1)

Journal Articles

Chowdhury, Abhinandan, Fry, Bryan G., Samuel, Stephen P., Bhalla, Ashish, Vaiyapuri, Sakthi, Bhargava, Parul, Carter, Rebecca W. and Lewin, Matthew R. (2024). In vitro anticoagulant effects of Bungarus venoms on human plasma which are effectively neutralized by the PLA2-inhibitor varespladib. Toxicon 108178, 108178. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.108178
Silva, Glória Maria da and Chowdhury, Abhinandan (2024). Enhancing snakebite management: The role of small molecule therapeutics in complementing antivenom strategies. Toxicon, 249 108081, 108081. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.108081
Chowdhury, Abhinandan, Lewin, Matthew R., Carter, Rebecca, Soria, Raul, Aldridge, Matt and Fry, Bryan G. (2022). Extreme procoagulant potency in human plasma of venoms from the African viperid genera Atheris, Cerastes, and Proatheris and the relative efficacy of antivenoms and synthetic enzyme-inhibitors. Toxins, 14 (12) 836, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/toxins14120836
Chowdhury, Abhinandan, Lewin, Matthew R., Carter, Rebecca W., Casewell, Nicholas R. and Fry, Bryan G. (2022). Keel venom: Rhabdophis subminiatus (red-necked keelback) venom pathophysiologically affects diverse blood clotting pathways. Toxicon, 218, 19-24. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2022.08.017
Chowdhury, Abhinandan, Zdenek, Christina N. and Fry, Bryan G. (2022). Diverse and dynamic alpha-neurotoxicity within venoms from the palearctic viperid snake clade of Daboia, Macrovipera, Montivipera, and Vipera. Neurotoxicity Research, 40 (6), 1-9. doi: 10.1007/s12640-022-00572-w
Chowdhury, Abhinandan, Youngman, Nicholas J., Liu, Jiaojiao, Lewin, Matthew R., Carter, Rebecca W. and Fry, Bryan G. (2022). The relative efficacy of chemically diverse small-molecule enzyme-inhibitors against anticoagulant activities of Black Snake (Pseudechis spp.) venoms. Toxicology Letters, 366, 26-32. doi: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2022.06.009
Zdenek, Christina N., Chowdhury, Abhinandan, Haw, Grace Y.H., Violette, Aude, Fourmy, Rudy, Christ, Thomas, Vonk, Freek J. and Fry, Bryan G. (2022). Taxon-selective venom variation in adult and neonate Daboia russelii (Russell's Viper), and antivenom efficacy. Toxicon, 205, 11-19. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2021.11.004
Chowdhury, Abhinandan, Lewin, Matthew R., Zdenek, Christina N., Carter, Rebecca and Fry, Bryan G. (2021). The Relative Efficacy of Chemically Diverse Small-Molecule Enzyme-Inhibitors Against Anticoagulant Activities of African Spitting Cobra (Naja Species) Venoms. Frontiers in Immunology, 12 752442, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.752442
Bittencourt Rodrigues, Caroline Fabri, Zdenek, Christina N., Bourke, Lachlan A., Seneci, Lorenzo, Chowdhury, Abhinandan, Freitas-de-Sousa, Luciana Aparecida, de Alcantara Menezes, Frederico, Moura-da-Silva, Ana Maria, Tanaka-Azevedo, Anita Mitico and Fry, Bryan G. (2021). Clinical implications of ontogenetic differences in the coagulotoxic activity of Bothrops jararacussu venoms. Toxicology Letters, 348, 59-72. doi: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2021.05.005
Chowdhury, Abhinandan, Zdenek, Christina N., Lewin, Matthew R., Carter, Rebecca, Jagar, Tomaž, Ostanek, Erika, Harjen, Hannah, Aldridge, Matt, Soria, Raul, Haw, Grace and Fry, Bryan G. (2021). Venom-induced blood disturbances by palearctic viperid snakes, and their relative neutralization by antivenoms and enzyme-inhibitors. Frontiers in Immunology, 12 688802, 688802. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.688802
Chowdhury, Abhinandan, Zdenek, Christina N., Dobson, James S., Bourke, Lachlan A., Soria, Raul and Fry, Bryan G. (2021). Clinical implications of differential procoagulant toxicity of the palearctic viperid genus Macrovipera, and the relative neutralization efficacy of antivenoms and enzyme inhibitors. Toxicology Letters, 340, 77-88. doi: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2020.12.019
Seneci, Lorenzo, Zdenek, Christina N., Chowdhury, Abhinandan, Rodrigues, Caroline F. B., Neri-Castro, Edgar, Benard-Valle, Melisa, Alagon, Alejandro and Fry, Bryan G. (2021). A clot twist: extreme variation in coagulotoxicity mechanisms in Mexican neotropical rattlesnake venoms. Frontiers in Immunology, 12 612846, 612846. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.612846
Youngman, Nicholas J., Chowdhury, Abhinandan, Zdenek, Christina N., Coster, Kristian, Sundman, Eric, Braun, Ralph and Fry, Bryan G. (2021). Utilising venom activity to infer dietary composition of the Kenyan horned viper (Bitis worthingtoni). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology and Pharmacology, 240 108921, 108921. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2020.108921

Thesis

Chowdhury, Abhinandan (2023). Therapeutic options for divergent snake venoms. PhD Thesis, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/5ecd96c