Tangkhul Neuroscientist at Harvard University: Dr. Sophronea Tuithung’s Journey

Dr. Sophronea Tuithung, daughter of the late Chinaochung Tuithung and Leah Tuithung, is a neuroscientist currently working at Harvard University. She hails from Kashung Village, Kamjong District, Manipur.

Dr. Tuithung completed her high school and higher secondary education at Grace Academy School and Human Resource Development Academy, Imphal, respectively. She earned her B.Tech in Biotechnology from Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology and her MSc in Biotechnology from IIT Bombay. She received her PhD from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research (ACBR) at Delhi University. Recently, she joined Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, as a postdoctoral fellow. Dr. Tuithung’s journey to one of the world’s leading research institutions is truly inspiring.

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In a recent episode of the YouTube talk show “CHĀN-NGAHĀN” (meaning “to have a conversation”), hosted by Dr. Horthing V. Zimik, Dr. Tuithung shared insights into her academic journey and professional experiences. The episode touched on various topics, including:

1. The role of her parents and siblings in her educational journey
2. The scope of biosciences in industry and research
3. Balancing research and social life
4. Views on mental health among youth
5. The postdoctoral application process

The conversation concluded with Dr. Tuithung offering words of encouragement to young students.

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During the episode, Dr. Zimik also spotlighted other Tangkhul researchers who have gained teaching or research experience abroad in various biosciences fields. These include:

1. Dr. Yoya Vashi – Postdoc at City of Hope, National Medical Center, California, USA
2. Dr. Khanmi Kasomva – Postdoc at Medical College of Wisconsin, USA
3. Dr. Kharerin Hungyo – Postdoc at Pennsylvania State University, USA, and Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, France
4. Dr. Solingyur Zimik – Postdoc at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, USA
5. Dr. Ikrormi Rungsung – Postdoc at Institute of Tropical Medicine, University of Tübingen, Germany
6. Dr. James Haorah – Associate Professor at New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA

In addition, Dr. Zenith Khashim Keishing also works as a Research Associate at the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

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In a telephonic conversation with Ringphami AS, President of the Tangkhul Geoscience Forum (TGF), he stated, “The primary objective of TGF’s ‘CHĀN-NGAHĀN’ is to engage in conversations with young minds within the Tangkhul community. In a competitive world, knowing individuals from our community who excel in various fields is invaluable. This initiative will serve as a source of inspiration for young students in our community.” Ringphami is a Senior Geologist at the Geological Survey of India.

For those interested in watching the full episode, the YouTube link is provided below:

Tangkhul Geoscience Forum ‘CHĀN-NGAHĀN Ep. III with Dr. Sophronea Tuithung’