PRACHI - Grad Student
With a Masters from Modern College (Pune University), Prachi worked at PierianDx India, where her interest in cancer biology research took roots. She explores the role and regulation of anchorage-independent Golgi organization in cancers. Besides research, Prachi follows her interests in Indian classical music and Kathak.
MAYURESH - Grad Student
With a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Mumbai University, this Mumbaikar did his Masters dissertation from ACTREC. Mayuresh works on understanding the role and regulation of AURKA in the lab. Besides his research interest, Mayuresh enjoys chess, badminton and table tennis.
KAJAL - PhD Student (c JK lab - IISER Chem)
I have completed my M.Tech in Nanotechnology from GJU, Hisar. I did my B.Tech in Biotechnology from Amity University, Lucknow. My interest lies in interdisciplinary area of science and I am working on developing drug delivery systems. Apart from this I love to play Basketball and Badminton and enjoy writing poetry in my spare time.
DEBASMITA - PhD Student
With M.Sc from Burdwan University, West Bengal, worked at TIFR,Mumbai as a project fellow for one year. Works on understanding how golgi organisation and endocytosis are connected and regulated by changing matrix organisation. Loves to read books, listen to music, watch movies and the sound of rain-drop from green leaves.
ARNAV - PhD Student (PMRF Fellow)
I completed my masters in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from Tezpur University. My research interests lies in understanding the role of mechanical cues in mediating and regulating organelle functions. Apart from my research interests, my passion lies in science communication and reading about the history of science. I am a foodie and, I also enjoy watching sports like cricket and football.
RADHIKA - iPhD Student
Radhika completed her B.Sc. in Chemistry with a minor in Vocational Biotechnology from Fergusson college, Pune. She has joined the lab as an integrated PhD student and works on understanding the role of heterogeneity in Golgi organisation in Cancers. She is also a Bharatanatyam dancer and enjoys dabbling in fine arts.
ANTARA - PhD Student
I completed my Masters in Molecular biology and biotechnology from Tezpur University. I am passionate about science outreach and communication. My interest in the lab is on understanding the role of motor proteins and their regulation of Golgi organisation. Apart from the fore mentioned interests, painting, gardening and cooking bring me joy.
ADISHAKTI - PhD Student
I did my Int-MSc from NISER Bhubaneswar. I am fascinated by the intricate world of cell biology and its secrets. In the lab, I am interested in understanding mechanosensing in mitochondria and its role in cell adhesion and cancer progression. Apart from these scientific interests, I enjoy birding, nature walks, cooking, crafting, and the little things in life. I am also a movie buff and enjoy binge-watching a good TV series.
VAISHNAVI - PhD Student
I hold a master’s in biotechnology from Pune University. My research focuses on understanding the intricacies of the Golgi organization and its associated regulators in Breast cancer cells, focusing on its crosstalk with autophagy. Beyond my academic pursuits, I enjoy traveling, dancing, and the art of scientific illustrations.
TUSHAR - Lab Manager (JRF)
I am BS-MS student at IISER Pune. My research interest lies in mechanobiology cum physical biology. In the lab, my interest and, hence, my research project tries to understand the role of mechanical cues in the regulation of cell organelles. Besides this, I enjoy graphic design, drawing, and playing cricket. Tushar was a Masters Thesis student in the lab before joining us as a Tech.
Atharva - MS Thesis Student
Priyes - MS Thesis Student
I am a BS-MS student at IISER Pune. I am currently working on my master’s thesis, which explores the role of mechanical cues in regulating Golgi organization in cancer. My research interests lie in disease biology. Outside of academics, I enjoy listening to music, swimming, and playing table tennis.
Rajlaxmi - UG Student
Vaishnavi - UG Student
ANUSHKA - UG student