Development &
Disease Biology
Laboratory
Our Team
Priyanka Gusain
Ph.D. Student
Priyanka holds a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Delhi South Campus. She is investigating the role of mitochondria as a signaling hub between organelles, with a primary focus on understanding how mitochondrial defects lead to developmental and neurological disorders. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys dancing and playing badminton.
Shreni Priyadarshini
Ph.D. Student
Shreni obtained her Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) from Galgotias University, Greater Noida, and a Master of Pharmacy (M Pharm) in Pharmacology from JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty. Her current research explores the role of transmembrane proteins in lysosomal and neurological disorders. Beyond academics, she enjoys reading fiction, baking, calligraphy, and listening to music.
Vidhi Wadhawan
Ph.D. Student
Vidhi completed her Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Delhi and her Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Biosciences from JNCASR, Bangalore. Her research examines how mitochondrial proteins regulate neurometabolism during development and in disease conditions. A trained musician, she often tries her hand at crocheting.
Rishi Kumar
Integrated M.Sc. Trainee
Rishi is a fifth-year Integrated M.Sc. student majoring in Life Science at Visva-Bharati University, West Bengal. His research interests include developmental biology, neurobiology, and genetics. He is pursuing his master's thesis in the lab, where he studies the role of TMEM proteins in the development of multicellular organisms. Apart from science, he is interested in fine arts, music, and movies.