I graduated from the UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai in 2017 and then, after a brief stint in cancer biology at ACTREC, I joined Sanjeev's group in 2018 as a graduate student. I am studying the role of post-transcriptional gene regulation in the pre-bilaterian Hydra, which may yield epigenetic insights into the evolution of tissue homeostasis. I play badminton and sometimes volleyball to unwind.

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​Email: Anirudh Pillai

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After completing a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology from SLS, Manipal. I worked on autophagy and its role in neurodegenerative disorders at JNCASR. I later pursued my Masters in Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology from IBAB, Bengaluru.  Following the completion of my degree, I joined Sanjeev’s lab in September 2019. I am interested in studying various aspects of neurodevelopment, specifically the role of SATB2 a chromatin organizer using zebrafish as a model organism. When I'm not working, I enjoy listening to music and photography.  

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​Email: Greg Dsilva

I hail from Kolkata and have obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from the Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata in 2018. Thereafter, I did my post-graduation from IIT Ropar in Biomedical engineering where I worked in the non-coding RNAs lab. My M.Tech project was focused on finding the role of miRNAs in the regulation of RNA polymerase I that can be exploited for therapeutics in cancer. As a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship, I have joined Sanjeev’s laboratory in July 2020 for pursuing Doctoral studies in the field of cancer biology. My research interest is focused on unravelling the role of epigenetic regulation in colorectal cancer, which can pave novel options for therapeutic interventions targeting tumor development and metastasis. Besides research, I like playing badminton and enjoy cooking.

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​Email: Ekta Gupta

I am from Kolkata, and I completed my Integrated M.Sc in Biotechnology from St. Xavier’s College. I started working in Sanjeev’s group ‘virtually’ during my M.Sc dissertation project in 2020. The project involved bioinformatic approaches to analyse genome-wide datasets and predict putative enhancer RNAs in the context of regeneration. Driven by the urge to pursue research along this line, subsequently I joined as a PhD scholar in Sanjeev’s group at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR. My key areas of interest involve the modulation of three-dimensional chromatin architecture, the role of non-coding RNA in epigenetic regulation, and environmental influence on gene expression and developmental biology. Other than research, I have keen interest in music and cooking.

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Email: Shagnik Saha

I obtained my bachelor's degree in Life Science from the University of Delhi in 2020. I received a DBT Masters' fellowship, which led me to join Banasthali Vidyapeeth, where I specialized in biotechnology. I developed a deep fascination for neuroscience over the period, which prompted me to pursue it further. After my masters, I enrolled in the PhD program at Shiv Nadar University where I joined Sanjeev's lab. My doctoral research focuses on investigating the epigenetic mechanisms of adult neurogenesis. In addition to my scientific pursuits, I enjoy dancing, traveling, and photography

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​Email: Mansi Srivastava

I completed my Integrated M.Tech in Biotechnology from Gautam Buddha University, Noida, in 2023. My dissertation project focused on immunomodulation in lung cancer, particularly macrophage polarisation. Following my enthusiasm for immunology, I enrolled in the PhD program at Shiv Nadar University, where I joined Sanjeev's lab in August 2023. My current project focuses on studying the molecular mechanisms of three-dimensional chromatin architecture modulation by the chromatin organizer SATB1 in T regulatory cell development and function. Besides my academic pursuits, I enjoy football, running, and reading literature.

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Email:Vidur Choudhary

Originally from Bengaluru, I completed my Bachelors of Engineering in Biotechnology from BMS College of Engineering, followed by Masters of Technology in Biotechnology from IIT Guwahati. I then joined Sanjeev’s laboratory at IISER Pune as a Junior Research Fellow in the Cancer Biology group, where I investigated the therapeutic potential of SATB proteins in cancer using statins. I am currently a graduate student at Shiv Nadar University, working in the same group after it moved. My research focuses on understanding the role of SATB proteins in colon homeostasis and colorectal cancer. Outside the lab, I enjoy listening to classic rock and metal, reading, and exploring new places.

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Email: Pavan Dev Govardhan

I am from Salem, Tamil Nadu. I completed my B. Tech in Genetic Engineering from Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai. I later pursued an M. Tech in Genetic Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur (2023–2025), where my project focused on studying aptamer uptake in cancer cells. In August 2026, I joined Shiv Nadar Institute of Eminence for a PhD and subsequently became a member of Sanjeev’s lab. My current research is focused on understanding the role of the chromatin organizer SATB2 during early zebrafish development. Broadly, I am interested in understanding three-dimensional genome architecture, epigenetic regulation, and their roles in developmental biology. Outside the lab, I enjoy watching movies, gardening, and reading.

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Email: Keerthivasu Ramasamy