Current Lab Members
Dheeraj Chandra Joshi
PhD SRF
Dheeraj completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology from Hansraj College, University of Delhi and master's in Zoology from the Department of Zoology, University of Delhi. He is currently working towards deciphering the role of inherited long non-coding RNAs in zebrafish development. He enjoys playing cricket and table tennis in his free time.
Prachi Singh
PhD JRF
Prachi got her bachelor's degree in life sciences from MJP Rohilkhand University and master's degree in biotechnology from Jamia Millia Islamia. She is currently working on the role of RNA binding proteins in RNA quality control and stability. When not in lab, she loves to and tries to do every possible thing from cooking to shooting.
Md. Kaisar Imam
PhD SRF
Kaisar completed his B.Sc. in Botany from Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, and MSc in Biotechnology from Jamia Millia Islamia. He is currently looking for blood-based RNA biomarkers and gene editing tools for the management and cure of HIV. Kaisar has a sweet tooth.
Sanovar Dayal
PhD SRF
Sanovar completed her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Zoology from Ramjas college, University of Delhi. She is interested in looking at the phenotypic effects and underlying molecular mechanisms of a lncRNA in Zebrafish model. Sanovar likes to paint.
sanovar.dayal@igib.res.in
Nabeel Ahmed, Ph.D.
Project Scientist I
During his PhD Nabeel worked on discovering a novel protective role of glutathione against peroxynitrite-mediated DNA damage during Acute Inflammation. In GRINlab he is exploring lncRNAs as external spike-in controls in RNA seq experiments and tackling the practical challenges that limit the development of iPSCs based therapies. He likes to cook and travel.
na162@snu.edu.in
Poorti Kathpalia, Ph.D.
Science Communicator
Poorti is a scientist by training and is pursuing her passion for making science fun and accessible through her sci-comm activities. She did her Ph.D. from AIIMS, studying the effect of rhythmic sound stimuli (music) on the auditory brain centers and hippocampus development using a chick model. She currently handles institutional outreach activities with Beena Pillai.
Sauranil Guha
Project Associate 1
Sauranil completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Genetics from MAKAUT, Kolkata and his M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from Tezpur University. He is interested in understanding the unique behaviour and expression of the RNA World. Currently he is studying inherited lncRNAs in Zebrafish embryos. Apart from academia, Sauranil enjoys singing with his guitar and loves playing badminton.
sauranilguha17@gmail.com
Muneesh Pal
PhD SRF
Muneesh has completed his bachelor's from Mahatma Jyotiba Phule University, Bareilly and his masters from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. He focuses on elucidating the function of a novel long non-coding RNA in brain development. In his spare time, he watches and plays cricket, and reads Hindi novels.
Mohit Tanwar
PhD SRF
Mohit graduated in Zoology from Zakir Hussain College, University of Delhi. He Completed his masters in Zoology from Hansraj College, University of Delhi. He is interested in exploring the molecular mechanisms contributing to SCA17 pathogenesis. He loves to dance.
Chetan Mishra
PhD SRF
Chetan got his bachelor's in biochemistry from Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi. He completed his master's in biotechnology from Jamia Millia Islami. He is interested in unraveling the molecular links involved in early life stress induced aggressive behaviour. When not in lab he loves to cook, listen to music and sing.
Mahboob Ali
Technical Assistant
Mahboob completed his Bachelor's in Biochemistry from Shivaji College, DU, followed by his master's in library science. He works closely with the outreach team and ensures the smooth running of the outreach activities.
