Deepti Gupta

Background

About Deepti Gupta

A seasoned structural biologist with over 20 years of experience, currently working as a Senior Scientific Database Curator at PDBe. I specialize in curating and annotating PDB submissions of X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM, and NMR structures, ensuring high-quality data that drives scientific discovery. My role involves: Analyzing structural data to extract biologically relevant insights Communicating with depositors to ensure high-quality annotations Developing and enhancing PDBe tools, services, and training materials Skills learnt: Problem Solving, Data Visualization & Analysis, Scientific Data Management, Jira & Confluence, Scientific Writing & Data Standards, Relationship Building, SQL Beyond my core scientific expertise, I have a strong track record in project management, leadership, and outreach. I lead and coordinate the PDB Art Project, an innovative initiative that bridges science and art by collaborating with schools and art societies to create visual interpretations of molecular structures. This project involves cross-functional coordination, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning—key skills I bring to project management roles. I have successfully tackled complex biological challenges. My expertise spans: 🧬 Molecular & protein biology – from gene to structure Drug discovery & target validation – focusing on Alzheimer's, cancer targets, and more Cross-disciplinary collaboration – integrating biophysics, structural biology, and data science I am passionate about scientific innovation, project management, and effective team leadership. Whether optimizing workflows, driving impactful projects, or fostering collaborations, I bring a results-driven and strategic mindset to every initiative. I am passionate about advancing the field of bioinformatics and making scientific data accessible and useful for researchers and scientists.