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Principal Investigator<\/b><\/p>\n
Associate Professor<\/b><\/p>\n
Email<\/b>: mvig at tifrh dot res dot in<\/span><\/p>\n Phone<\/b>: +91 40 20203082<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”18px”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_4,3_4″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.tifrh.res.in\/~mvig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sritama-Datta.png” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”Sritama Datta” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Sritama has received Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Microbiology from St. Xavier\u2019s College, Kolkata and has completed Integrated M.Sc-PhD at The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Hyderabad, in 2026 from Prof. Monika Vig\u2019s Lab and has joined as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. Her research interest lies in exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying CRAC channel activation specifically using molecular and cellular biological tools. <\/p>\n Apart from research, she enjoys singing, reading novels and running.\n<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_4,3_4″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.tifrh.res.in\/~mvig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SreeVidya-TS.jpg” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”SreeVidya TS” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”225.6px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n SreeVidya completed her PhD at The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, in 2024, followed by a short postdoctoral stint at IMSc. Her research interests lie in computational biology, particularly in understanding the nature and dynamics of biomolecules through molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. She is currently working on understanding CRAC channel dynamics in membrane lipids and designing CRAC agonists. <\/p>\n Outside of research, she enjoys reading novels and listening to music.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_4,3_4″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.tifrh.res.in\/~mvig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Atharva-R-Yande.jpg” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”Atharva R Yande” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”225.6px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Atharva received his Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Fergusson College, Pune, followed by a Master’s degree in Medical Biotechnology (DBT) from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. His current research interests focus on understanding the role of calcium channel stoichiometry in cellular signalling using super-resolution and single-molecule imaging techniques.<\/p>\n Outside the lab, he can often be found outdoors playing football, bouldering, or hiking.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_4,3_4″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.tifrh.res.in\/~mvig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Abhikarsh-Gupta.jpg” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”Abhikarsh Gupta” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”225.6px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Abhikarsh received his Bachelors degree in Microbiology from Swami Shraddhanand College, University of Delhi. His interests lie in the development and evolution of the immune system. Currently, he is working on understanding the T cell driven immunodeficiency and hyperinflammation in patients and mice deficient in regulators of CRAC channels that belong to the synaptic family.<\/p>\n Beyond his interest in science, Abhikarsh really enjoys painting, reading fiction and going for long runs.\n<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_4,3_4″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.tifrh.res.in\/~mvig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Resmi-Bera.jpg” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”Resmi Bera” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”225.6px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Resmi completed her Bachelors degree in Life Sciences from Presidency University, Kolkata, West Bengal. Her interests broadly lie in cell biology and molecular biology. 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His current interests lie in exploring signalling pathways through the lens of protein biochemistry. <\/p>\n When away from the lab, you can expect to find him looking for birds and spiders (only the jumping kind) anywhere possible.\n<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_4,3_4″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.tifrh.res.in\/~mvig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/baxi.png” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”baxi” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”225.6px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Sharada completed her Master\u2019s in Pharmacology from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad. Her research interests lie in understanding the molecular mechanisms that drive disease progression. Currently, she is expanding her experimental skills, gaining hands-on experience with laboratory techniques and research approaches.<\/p>\n Besides science, she enjoys being with nature, spending time with pets, and crocheting. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Monika VigDr. Monika Vig Principal Investigator Associate Professor Email: mvig at tifrh dot res dot in Phone: +91 40 20203082 Education Undergraduate Bachelor of Science (Zoology), Delhi University, Delhi. [1992-1995] Graduate Master of Science (Life Sciences), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. [1995-1997] Ph.D (Immunology), National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. 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Academic Positions
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Team<\/h2>\n
Post-Doctoral Fellows<\/h3>\n
Sritama Datta <\/p>\n<\/h4>\n
Postdoctoral Fellow<\/h5>\n
SreeVidya T S LinkedIn<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
Project Research Scientist II<\/h5>\n
PHD Scholars<\/h3>\n
Atharva Yande LinkedIn<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
IPHD Scholars<\/h3>\n
Abhikarsh Gupta LinkedIn, <\/a> X<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
Resmi Bera<\/h4>\n
Shreyas Joshi LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
Visiting Students<\/h3>\n
Sharada Baxi<\/h4>\n