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I am interested in various aspects of RNA biology ranging from study of transcription, RNA-folding, non-coding RNAs etc. to the development of synthetic RNA base circuits for controlled and optimized functions in cells. I have had the opportunity to work in a scientific environment where people from various backgrounds join together to study and understand diverse scientific problems to gain a more holistic view of the various cellular processes. This has enabled me to broaden my perspective of biology and understand the living system as a conjuncture of innumerable events that combine together to form us as a living organism.
During the course of my graduate degree I have come across and been able to be a part of several scientific problems that involve the function of non-coding RNAs primarily microRNAs in various phenomenon.Of keen interest has been the study of regulation of transcription during early development of an embryo.During this project I have been able to work with several model organisms including Drosophila and Zebrafish which were used for thorough study.
Also of interest has been the study of regulation of HIV-1 using microRNAs as tools that target and regulate the expression of HIV-1 thereby affecting the disease progression rate in which I have been involved in the experimental validations and testing the in-vitro results obtained from mammalian cell culture models, in HIV positive patient samples.
Being in an institute that has diverse research groups focused to solve various research problems, has enabled me to perceive and apply my scientific knowledge at a whole new level. At our institute especially in our lab we try and not focus our discussions to only one realm of scientific area as it limits one's thinking and does not give an understanding of the biology as a field intertwining various complex networks. This has enabled me to gain experience in various areas of biology. Also being in such a dynamic group has given me an opportunity to gain experience in various techniques pertaining to molecular and cellular biology. This has further helped me to solve several of the biological issues at hand.
Apart from being part of a scientifically involved research group I try and participate in several extracurricular activities taking place around me. A few of these include sports like cricket, baseball, badminton, table tennis, etc.. I also take interest in other activities like hiking, photography etc.
I would like to carry forward my pursuit in science while not giving up on any of the current musings which includes my growing passion for scientific knowledge. One of my few late found interests is synthetic biology which amuses me to a great extent. It makes me very excited to imagine of situations where the biological complexities could be deal with increased simplicity yet performing all the complex tasks. This also enables one to gain more control over the previously unknown factors that make biological phenomenon even more complicated by building new system or modifying old one one circuit/block at a time. I expect the field to bring great hopes to biology as it a great and promising future in the field of therapeutics and medicine.
During the course of my graduate degree I have come across and been able to be a part of several scientific problems that involve the function of non-coding RNAs primarily microRNAs in various phenomenon.Of keen interest has been the study of regulation of transcription during early development of an embryo.During this project I have been able to work with several model organisms including Drosophila and Zebrafish which were used for thorough study.
Also of interest has been the study of regulation of HIV-1 using microRNAs as tools that target and regulate the expression of HIV-1 thereby affecting the disease progression rate in which I have been involved in the experimental validations and testing the in-vitro results obtained from mammalian cell culture models, in HIV positive patient samples.
Being in an institute that has diverse research groups focused to solve various research problems, has enabled me to perceive and apply my scientific knowledge at a whole new level. At our institute especially in our lab we try and not focus our discussions to only one realm of scientific area as it limits one's thinking and does not give an understanding of the biology as a field intertwining various complex networks. This has enabled me to gain experience in various areas of biology. Also being in such a dynamic group has given me an opportunity to gain experience in various techniques pertaining to molecular and cellular biology. This has further helped me to solve several of the biological issues at hand.
Apart from being part of a scientifically involved research group I try and participate in several extracurricular activities taking place around me. A few of these include sports like cricket, baseball, badminton, table tennis, etc.. I also take interest in other activities like hiking, photography etc.
I would like to carry forward my pursuit in science while not giving up on any of the current musings which includes my growing passion for scientific knowledge. One of my few late found interests is synthetic biology which amuses me to a great extent. It makes me very excited to imagine of situations where the biological complexities could be deal with increased simplicity yet performing all the complex tasks. This also enables one to gain more control over the previously unknown factors that make biological phenomenon even more complicated by building new system or modifying old one one circuit/block at a time. I expect the field to bring great hopes to biology as it a great and promising future in the field of therapeutics and medicine.
