Santosh Kumar Kuncha, PhD

Santosh Kumar Kuncha, PhD
Scientist, Altos Labs

Exploring cellular resilience. Connecting discovery with therapeutic possibilities.

I am a scientist working at the intersection of structural, molecular, and cell biology. My research explores how cells maintain protein quality, respond to stress, and preserve their function—from protein synthesis and translational quality control to autophagy and ER-phagy. I am interested in how understanding these mechanisms can reveal new opportunities for therapeutic discovery.

Alongside research, I build scientific communities and create opportunities for collaboration. My experience includes helping establish the CCMB Students’ Council, conceptualizing and coordinating the Hy-Sci conference, and contributing to dialogue across science, entrepreneurship, and investment through EPPIC Global.

I completed my PhD at CSIR–Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, India, followed by an EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship at Goethe University Frankfurt.