Kajal Singh
Doctoral Student, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, IISER PUNE
My inspiration for science and research was fueled by an innate curiosity to explore the vast spectrum of science and technology, which led me to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology followed by a Master's degree in Nanoscience and Technology. The interdisciplinary nature of my academic journey aligns perfectly with my aspirations to contribute significantly to the field of translational research. Cancer, being a multifaceted disease, demands a pluridisciplinary approach for effective treatment and cure. Recognizing this, I have embarked on a doctoral program in the Cell Adhesion Lab, on a project that collaborates closely with the Polymers & Biomaterials Research Group at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune (IISER, Pune).
biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, molecular visualisation, technology for teaching and learning
Ex-academia, now in MedComms. I write a blog called Total Internal Reflection about the human side of science. Postings are generally either opinion/commentary (either serious or silly) or "How To" pieces aimed at improving young scientists' soft skills.
A longer biography and manifesto are on the blog here.
Our lab uses genetically modified mouse models and a combination of cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry techniques to study the role of altered mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolism in human diseases. A primary analytical tool of the group is metabolomics, which enables the parallel quantification of hundreds of small molecule metabolites. The team also uses computational approaches to integrate datasets from multi-dimensional analyses, including metabolomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics, with the aim to model aging-related disorders and to generate mechanistic hypotheses that will be cross validated experimentally.
Nanotechnology, drug delivery systems, biosensors, chromatography, advanced materials characterization