Sabyasachi Maity, MSc, Ph.D.

Associate Professor/Research

Personal Statement:

I am a dedicated medical educator with over seven years of experience teaching human physiology and neuroscience across medical, dental, and health sciences programs. My passion lies in fostering meaningful learning experiences through innovative pedagogical strategies, student-centered instruction, and academic mentorship. As a resourceful and student-focused faculty member, I aim to create a learning environment that empowers students to achieve both academic success and personal growth. Over the years, I have advised more than 4,500 U.S. medical students, helping them improve their Step 1 scores and successfully progress toward the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). My goal is to present complex physiological concepts in a clear and engaging way, enabling students to not only understand the material but also apply it effectively to real-world clinical scenarios in their future careers as physicians. I help in nurturing students’ potential and enhancing their academic confidence through tailored feedback, interactive discussions, and evidence-based teaching methods.

I have delivered instruction across a variety of physiological modules and contributed to course design for medical, undergraduate Honors, and allied health students. My teaching toolkit includes problem-based learning (PBL), case-based discussions, flipped classrooms, and small group activities. I am also proficient in the use of educational technologies such as Blackboard, Esoft, and Turning Point, and have developed engaging online learning experiences using multimedia content and interactive tools. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I have served as a physiology content manager and cardio-pulmonary-renal module coordinator, where I oversaw curriculum development, coordinated interdisciplinary content delivery, and mentored junior colleagues and student researchers. I have also contributed to university administration through service on academic committees and initiatives aimed at improving teaching quality and student outcomes.

My academic journey is deeply rooted in the scholarship of teaching and learning. I have conducted research on educational strategies, emotional intelligence, and the pathophysiological impacts of lifestyle and disease on medical students’ well-being. My recent scholarly work includes systematic reviews and meta-analyses on topics such as yoga’s impact on stress reduction, virtual microscopy in medical education, menstrual health and academic performance, and the prevalence and impact of PCOS among female medical students. I am also actively engaged in physiology-related research in neurophysiology, synaptic plasticity, and epigenetic regulation. You can view my published research and scholarly contributions here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yMUGTrAAAAAJ

Through my dual roles in teaching and research, I remain committed to promoting academic excellence, fostering innovation in medical education, and supporting the holistic development of future healthcare professionals.

Education

• Certificate in Advanced Teaching Skills, Harvard Medical School, USA, 2022
• PhD in Human Physiology, University of Alberta School of Medicine, Canada, 2014
• M.Sc in Medical Physiology (First class), Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, India, 2008
• B.Sc Honors in Human Physiology (First class), City College, Calcutta University, India, 2005

Research

Dr. Maity does not have an active lab however, he is currently engaged in ongoing research projects that bridge the fields of medical education and public health. One of these projects focuses on understanding how lifestyle choices—such as diet, physical activity, and metabolic health—affect the physiological parameters of medical students, and in turn, influence their levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and overall quality of life. This work aims to identify key modifiable factors that can enhance both academic performance and personal well-being among future healthcare professionals.

Dr. Maity’s broader research interests lie at the intersection of medical education and clinical physiology, with a strong focus on improving student wellness, academic engagement, and curricular design through evidence-based interventions. His recent work includes a systematic review on the development of emotional intelligence in medical students, emphasizing the value of narrative-based learning, reflective practices, communication skills training, and faculty mentorship in promoting empathy and preventing burnout. He has also conducted meta-analyses examining the cardiopulmonary and psychological effects of yoga interventions, demonstrating significant reductions in blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety levels among medical and dental students. In addition, Dr. Maity’s research explores the impact of menstrual disturbances and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on the academic and social lives of female medical students, advocating for greater awareness and curricular inclusion of gender-sensitive wellness strategies.

In the area of educational technology, Dr. Maity has investigated the impact of virtual microscopy (VM) versus traditional light microscopy in anatomy and pathology education. His findings support the integration of VM into the medical curriculum, particularly in remote learning settings, as it enhances both student performance and collaborative learning experiences. Through these diverse yet interconnected lines of inquiry, Dr. Maity remains committed to advancing learner-centered, equitable, and innovative approaches in clinical physiology education that support the academic success and holistic well-being of medical students. Dr. Maity is currently conducting a predictive analysis of phenotypical variation for a rare genetic disease.

Publications

Publications

· Sabyasachi Maity, Samal Nauhria, Shreya Nauhria, Reetuparna Nath, Shravana Kumar, Stephan Bandelow and Amitabha Basu. Unprecedented Transfluthrin Inhalation Poisoning in Coffin-Lowry Syndrome along with Rare Maternal Germline Mosaicism: A Case Report and a Mini Review. Front. Pediatr. – Genetics of Common and Rare Diseases, 04 Sep 2023, Under review.

· Maity S, Leton N, Nayak N, Jha A, Anand N, Thompson K, Boothe D, Cromer A, Garcia Y, Al-Islam A and Nauhria S (2024) A systematic review of diabetic foot infections:pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management strategies.Front. Clin. Diabetes Healthc. 5:1393309. doi: 10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1393309

· Maity, S., Abbaspour, R., Bandelow, S., Pahwa, S., Alahdadi, T., Shah, S., … Nauhria, S. (2024). The psychosomatic impact of Yoga in medical education: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medical Education Online, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/10872981.2024.2364486

· Jha, A. K., Nauhria, S., & Maity, S. (2023). Polymelia (thoracomelia), an extremely rare appearance of congenital anomalic limb in a Nepalese child and its embryological basis. Anatomy & cell biology, 10.5115/acb.23.179. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.5115/acb.23.179

· Coffin, T., Wray, J., Sah, R., Maj, M., Nath, R., Nauhria, S., Maity, S., & Nauhria, S. (2023). A Review and Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence and Health Impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Among Medical and Dental Students. Cureus, 15(6), e40141. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.40141

· Nain, P., Nayak, N., Maj, M. C., Singh, R. K., Kaur, J., Jeong, Y., Maity, S., Nath, R., Hilgers, R. H., Nauhria, S., & Nauhria, S. (2023). Efficacy of Lanthanum Carbonate and Sevelamer Carbonate as Phosphate Binders in Chronic Kidney Disease-A Comparative Clinical Study. Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland), 11(1), 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy11010027

· Maity, S., Nauhria, S., Nayak, N., Nauhria, S., Coffin, T., Wray, J., Haerianardakani, S., Sah, R., Spruce, A., Jeong, Y., Maj, M. C., Sharma, A., Okpara, N., Ike, C. J., Nath, R., Nelson, J., & Parwani, A. V. (2023). Virtual Versus Light Microscopy Usage among Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analytic Evidence in Medical Education. Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland), 13(3), 558. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13030558

· Maity, S., Abbaspour, R., Nahabedian, D., & Connor, S. A. (2022). Norepinephrine, beyond the Synapse: Coordinating Epigenetic Codes for Memory. International journal of molecular sciences, 23(17), 9916. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23179916

· Kaur, S., Gill, K. S., Manjari, M., Kumar, S., Nauhria, S., Nath, R., Patel, C., Hamdan, K., Jeong, Y., Nayak, N. P., Maity, S., Hilgers, R., & Nauhria, S. (2022). Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Expression in Colorectal Carcinoma: A Potential Area of Focus for Future Diagnostics. Cureus, 14(3), e22811. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.22811

· Maity, S., Wray, J., Coffin, T., Nath, R., Nauhria, S., Sah, R., Waechter, R., Ramdass, P., & Nauhria, S. (2022). Academic and Social Impact of Menstrual Disturbances in Female Medical Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Frontiers in medicine, 9, 821908. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.821908

· Mehta, S., Nain, P., Agrawal, B. K., Singh, R. P., Kaur, J., Maity, S., Bhattacharjee, A., Peela, J., Nauhria, S., & Nauhria, S. (2021). Effectiveness of Empagliflozin With Vitamin D Supplementation in Peripheral Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. Cureus, 13(12), e20208. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.20208

· Maity, S., Farrell, K., Navabpour, S., Narayanan, S. N., & Jarome, T. J. (2021). Epigenetic Mechanisms in Memory and Cognitive Decline Associated with Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease. International journal of molecular sciences, 22(22), 12280. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222212280

· Maity, S., Chandanathil, M., Millis, R. M., & Connor, S. A. (2020). Norepinephrine stabilizes translation-dependent, homosynaptic long-term potentiation through mechanisms requiring the cAMP sensor Epac, mTOR and MAPK. The European journal of neuroscience, 52(7), 3679–3688. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejn.14735

· Gorantla, V. R., Tedesco, S., Chandanathil, M., Maity, S., Bond, V., Jr, Lewis, C., & Millis, R. M. (2020). Associations of Alpha and Beta Interhemispheric EEG Coherences with Indices of Attentional Control and Academic Performance. Behavioural neurology, 2020, 4672340. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/4672340

· Michaelson, S. D., Ozkan, E. D., Aceti, M., Maity, S., Llamosas, N., Weldon, M., Mizrachi, E., Vaissiere, T., Gaffield, M. A., Christie, J. M., Holder, J. L., Jr, Miller, C. A., & Rumbaugh, G. (2018). SYNGAP1 heterozygosity disrupts sensory processing by reducing touch-related activity within somatosensory cortex circuits. Nature neuroscience, 21(12), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-018-0268-0

· Maity, S., Jarome, T. J., Blair, J., Lubin, F. D., & Nguyen, P. V. (2016). Noradrenaline goes nuclear: epigenetic modifications during long-lasting synaptic potentiation triggered by activation of β-adrenergic receptors. The Journal of physiology, 594(4), 863–881. https://doi.org/10.1113/JP271432

· Maity, S., Rah, S., Sonenberg, N., Gkogkas, C. G., & Nguyen, P. V. (2015). Norepinephrine triggers metaplasticity of LTP by increasing translation of specific mRNAs. Learning & memory (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.), 22(10), 499–508. https://doi.org/10.1101/lm.039222.115

· Connor, S. A., Maity, S., Roy, B., Ali, D. W., & Nguyen, P. V. (2012). Conversion of short-term potentiation to long-term potentiation in mouse CA1 by coactivation of β-adrenergic and muscarinic receptors. Learning & memory (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.), 19(11), 535–542. https://doi.org/10.1101/lm.026898.112

Selected Book Chapters

· Pathophysiology Of Gastrointestinal Tract Lesions Paperback – 25 July 2024 by Dr Abhimanyu Sharma (Author), Dr Samal Nauhria (Author), Dr Abrar Khan (Foreword), Dr Sabyasachi Maity (Contributor). ASIN : B0DB69B37L, Amazon Books.

· Maity, S., Connor, S.A. (2024). Synaptic Tagging and Metaplasticity as Mediators of Neuronal Consciousness. In: Sajikumar, S., Abel, T. (eds) Synaptic Tagging and Capture. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54864-2_11

· Ikolo, F., Maity, S., Finn, R., Abdullah, A., Tajik, A., M. Cameron, J., & C. Maj, M. (2024). Founder Effect: Breeding a Dog for the Elderly Gentleman Reveals an Animal Model of a Human Genetic Disorder. IntechOpen. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.113912

· Maity S., Connor SA. (2023) “Metaplasticity and Synaptic tagging as mediators of neuronal consciousness”, in SynapticTagging and Capture, From Synapses to Behavior 2nd Edition, S. Sajikumar, Ed. Submitted.

· R. Gorantla, V., Maity, S., & M. Millis, R. (2021). Pyramid Exploration Intervention, Environmental Enrichment, Aerobic Swimming Exercise and Brain Neuroplasticity in the Kainate Rat Model of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. IntechOpen. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.93914