Batch 2020
Aug 2020

Rakesh Kumar Pradhan
My scientific interests lies in the areas of Bio materials and Immunoengineering, and fortunately I am exploring these areas in my PhD.
General interests include dancing, gymming and exploring places.
Works with: Dr. Siddharth Jhunjhunwala & Prof. Balasubramanian Gopal
Project title: Understanding dynamics of Neutrophil – S. aureus interactions and methods to improve neutrophil’s killing capacity

S Abubakar Siddiq
I am interested in the mechanobiological aspect of aging. I am an avid reader of human psychology and stoic philosophy.
Works with: Prof. Ambarish Ghosh & Prof. Deepak Kumar Saini (Saini Lab)
Project title: Role of mechano-sensing in aging
Jan 2021

Pooja Patkulkar
I like reading, cooking and exploring science.
Works with: Dr. Sanhita Sinharay, Molecular Imaging Research Lab
Project title: Monitoring tumour pH sensitisation to improve current therapeutic outcomes in cancer patients.

Dr. John Kandam Kulathu Mathew
I am interested in deciphering cancer progression mechanisms and developing cost-effective solutions for the same.
Works with: Prof. Sandhya S. Visweswariah (MRDG) and Prof. Sathya Subramani (Physiology lab, CMC Vellore)
Project title: Understanding the effects of Cleistanthin A on Colorectal cancer.

