I completed my PhD at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and my postdoctoral work at Stanford University. My research focuses on identifying the unique ways in which RNA viruses manipulate the host cellular machinery to establish infection across hosts. My lab employs novel mass spectrometry-based approaches, biochemical and molecular techniques to study flaviviral infection. When I am not working, I love reading historical fiction and practicing yoga.

Pavithra holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Biotechnology from Anna University. Her research interests lie in understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern Dengue virus infection and replication in mosquito vectors. She is keen on exploring host-virus interactions at the cellular level. Outside the lab, Pavithra enjoys listening to music, reading novels, and is currently learning to play the guitar. 

Ayushi holds a BSc in Biology (Zoology and Botany) from the University of Lucknow and an MSc in Life Sciences from the School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. Her PhD research focuses on investigating the role of the flaviviral capsid protein in the nucleus and its implications in host-virus interactions. Beyond science, Ayushi enjoys reading fiction, exploring music across genres, and creative writing. 

Tanvi Sharad holds a BSc in Biotechnology from Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, and an MSc in Biotechnology from MS Ramaiah University, Bengaluru. Her research focuses on developing sub-genomic replicon systems for flaviviruses and studying proteomic changes in the endoplasmic reticulum during infection. Outside the lab, she enjoys music and historical documentaries. 

Nivedita did her B.Sc. in Biotechnology at Fergusson College, Pune, and is now a third-year Integrated Ph.D. student at JNCASR. She is pursuing her master’s thesis in the Molecular Virology Lab . When she is not in the lab, you’ll probably catch her logging miles as a long-distance runner or unwinding with Carnatic music