Current lab members
As part of the Indo-Korean Global Research Program, my research work focuses on discovering novel diagnostic tools for malaria, based on conformational peptide epitopes and DNA aptamers. I am currently in process of establishing an enzyme engineering strategy to alter the capping potential of methyltransferase enzyme in dengue. I am also involved in multi-disciplinary collaborative research projects- exploring new antimalarials from marine sources, understanding the host genotypes in COVID-19 disease severity, investigation of proteases in the pathogenesis of COVID-19, etc. I am also actively involved in mentoring doctoral research scholars and administrative responsibilities of the academic cell of ICMR-NIMR.
Kapil Vashisht, Ph.D.
Project Scientist-V
vashisht.kapil07[at]gmail.com
kapil[at]mrcindia.org
My doctoral research work involved at the level of protein-protein interactions between the malarial cysteine proteases- falcipains and their macromolecular substrate, hemoglobin (Hb). Additionally, I am also working to identify the interactions between falcipains and their endogenous macromolecular inhibitor, falstatin. I also work on targeting the recently characterized aspartic protease plasmepsin IX through novel compounds developed in-house.
Rahul Pasupureddy, Ph.D.
ICMR-SRF
rahul[at]mrcindia.org
rahul3555[at]gmail.com
As a computational biologist, my doctoral research work is related to in-silico rational design of the protein-specificity and binding affinity to incorporate novel receptor binding characteristics. I am also involved in the structural analysis of proteins, protein-protein/ligand docking and molecular dynamic simulations to understand their intricate interaction networks.
Sonia Verma
ICMR-SRF
soniaverma.jnu[at]gmail.com
After my post-graduation, I joined Protein Biochemistry & Engineering lab, always wonder how small natural molecules act on parasite and control their growth. I am excited to be a part of the ‘fine artwork’ in protein biochemistry to explore the challenging world of macromolecules.
Cherish Parashar
CSIR-SRF
echizencherish[at]gmail.com
I am very enthusiastic to know how protein network communicates in drug resistance parasite. I am aiming to gain a new perspective on the identification of novel interacting protein partners which playing a major role in artemisinin drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum.
Preeti Chaudhary
NIMR-JRF
preetichaudhary504[at]gmail.com
After my PG degree, I did a specialization in Parasitology, which ignites my passion for this wonderful field of research. Being a quick learner with an optimistic attitude, I am highly interested in characterizing the crucial proteins of the parasite, which should be essential for their life cycle. I am also interested in exploring new tools to block/obstruct gametocyte transmission.
Renuka
CSIR-SRF
renuka66witty[at]gmail.com
With a background of biochemistry and biotechnology, I always had a keen interest in the protein biochemistry of parasite. I am also interested in exploring the biological tool against malaria. Exploring my research in biopesticides against the fight of insecticide resistance mosquito.
Jatin Kumar
CSIR-SRF
jatinkumar735[at]gmail.com
I am a newcomer and has recently joined this research team. I did my graduation and post-graduation in the field of biotechnology. Being a passionate biologist, my core interest lies in studying biochemical pathways of the parasite and to gain a comprehensive knowledge of their interactions.
Bharti Goyal
DBT-SRF
bhartigoyal133[at]gmail.com
I recently joined the Protein Biochemistry and Engineering group at NIMR and am interested in studying the tissue specific expression profiles of novel proteins in mosquitoes. My research interests also include uncovering regulatory networks through transcriptomics and screening novel inhibitors.
Hem Lata Singh
CSIR-SRF
hem.mahur[at]gmail.com
Past members
Atul Yadav, Ph.D.
PDF at Vector Biology group at ICMR-NIMR
atulmbt[at]gmail.com
Bhumika Kumar, Ph.D.
Molecular specialist, POCT Services Pvt. Ltd, AIIMS- Rishikesh
bhumikakumar.10[at]gmail.com
Deepak Jayara, Ph.D.
Shiv Nadar University, India
dsjayara007[at]gmail.com
Hari Shankar, Ph.D.
Technical Offcier
hshankar6127[at]gmail.com
hshankar.hari.nimr[at]gov.in
Akansha Pant, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow,
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA
akanshanimr[at]gmail.com
Vandana Kumari, Ph.D.
Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology,
Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, USA
vndnkmr72[at]gmail.com
Srinivasan Sundaraj, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Australia National University, Australia
Dissertation students
Vipin Sapla
Pallavi Singh
Uttpal Anand
Shivangi Tyagi
Pratiksha Kumari
Gunjan
Alyssa’s goal was to contribute to scientific solutions that reduce the impact of infectious diseases on low income and resource poor communities. Along with our team this summer, Alyssa used molecular biology techniques to clone and express key Plasmodium vivax surface antigens to be used in serosurveillance studies. This is a vital tool to evaluate the success of malaria elimination strategies and to determine how to allocate resources to the communities that need them most.
Alyssa Agarwal, Undergraduate scholar
Alan S. Tetelman and Robert C. Bates Summer Fellowship for International Research
Yale College, CT, USA
alyssa.agarwal[at]yale.edu