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Manish<\/span><\/h3>\n

(Principal investigator)<\/span><\/h4>\n

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I did PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India and Postdoctoral studies at Baylor College of Medicine, USA. I am interested in studying cell & developmental biology. Besides scientific research, I like to teach, travel and explore the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Deepa<\/h3>\n

(Scientific officer)<\/span><\/h4>\n

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<\/span>After finishin<\/span>g my MSc from Mumbai University, I worked in Himedia Laboratories PVT LTD as a Molecular Biologist and then moved to MJ lab in 2018. I like to develop new fly fly strains and help with various lab activities.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

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Rajit\u00a0<\/h3>\n

(Integrated MSc-PhD)<\/span><\/h4>\n

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I finished my undergraduate degree in Biology from IISc, Bangalore. My interest in neurodegeneration and genetics lead to my current work in the MJ lab. I am working on understanding how mitochondrial size is regulated under metabolic stress. Books and movies keep me engaged when I am not busy in the lab.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aravind\u00a0<\/h3>\n

(PhD student)<\/span><\/h4>\n

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I completed my post-graduation from the University of Hyderabad. I joined MJ Lab in 2019 as a graduate student. My work focuses on understanding inter-organelle signaling mechanisms that regulate the production and dynamics of mitochondria during development and disease. Other than science, my interests are cricket, books, movies, and dad jokes. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Tarana<\/h3>\n

(Integrated MSc-PhD student)<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Sunayana\u00a0<\/h3>\n

(Integrated MSc-PhD student)<\/span><\/h4>\n

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I completed my undergrad degree from the Dept. of Microbiology, Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata. I joined MJ Lab in 2019 to explore the biological function of inorganic polyphosphates. Apart from science, I am into art and crafts, which keeps me motivated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Harsha\u00a0<\/h3>\n

(PhD student)<\/span><\/h4>\n

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I completed my post-graduation from MDU (Rohtak) and joined the MJ lab in 2021.\u00a0 I am interested in exploring the biological function of polyphosphate.. Apart from science, I love singing and dancing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yasir\u00a0<\/h3>\n

(PhD student)<\/span><\/h4>\n

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I completed my post-graduation in Biotechnology from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, in 2021. I joined TIFRH in 2021 as a graduate student. Both my life and work \u201cFlies\u201d around age, stress, and an imbalanced diet concerning polyphosphate. In my free time, I humbly annoy my colleagues :\u2019)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pratishtha<\/h3>\n

(PhD student)<\/span><\/h4>\n

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I completed my bachelor’s in life sciences from Ramjas College, University of Delhi and my post-graduation in Biotechnology from Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan. I joined the fly lab in 2023. I am excited about understanding the decisions a cell, tissue and eventually an organism makes to adapt to different stress conditions. When not science-ing, I love to read, write, and listen to songs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ritwija<\/h3>\n

(PhD student )<\/span><\/h4>\n

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After finishing my post-graduation from Banaras Hindu University in Zoology, I joined TIFRH as a graduate student in 2022. I am interested in elucidating different aspects of mitochondrial dynamics and mito-nuclear communication using the beautiful \u201cdew-lover\u201d as a model system and will try to add some new \u201cfly\u201ding colors to these aspects. Mostly my leisure remains occupied with books, movies, anime, music, contemplation and friends. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Neelima\u00a0<\/h3>\n

(Research fellow)<\/span><\/h4>\n

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I did my bachelor\u2019s from Miranda House, University of Delhi, in Zoology and my post-graduation in Biotechnology from IIT Bombay. I joined MJ Lab in 2021 as a JRF. I have conducted a genetic screen that resulted in novel genes regulating developmental autophagy. Currently,\u00a0 I am engaged in characterising them. I like to play badminton, read, dance and explore the city’s culture and history.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Deepti\u00a0<\/h3>\n

(Research fellow)<\/span><\/h4>\n

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I graduated from IISER Berhampur, Odisha, with a BS-MS dual degree in biological sciences in 2021. I joined the MJ lab in June 2022. I am developing tools for in vivo detection of polyphosphate. Besides science, I like playing badminton, table tennis and volleyball.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shruti Nair\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n

(Research fellow)\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

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I completed my B.Sc in Life Sciences from Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai and M.Sc under specialisation in Stem cell technology from Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM), Bangalore. I joined MJ lab in December 2022 with an interest in learning about fly genetics. Currently, I am conducting genetic screens to identify the regulators of the mitochondrial dynamics during development.\u00a0 Apart from lab work, I like to keep myself busy with dance, cooking, shopping and exploring new places and meeting new people.<\/span><\/p>\n

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