Asst. Professor @bio_iisertvm @tvmiiser. Alumna @annauniversity @UMassMedical @YaleMicroPath. Innate immunity, host-pathogen interaction and microbial evasion!

Thiruvananthapuram, India
Joined April 2020
Have you applied for the TNQ Inspiring Science Awards-2027? If you are a PhD student or a postdoc in India, and have recently published a research paper in life sciences, apply now. Entries close on October 31, 2026 Link - tnqinspiringscienceawards.or…
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International Conference on Biological timekeeping across the tree of life: From ecology to human health, will be held at IISER Thiruvananthapuram on 19-21 December 2026. Early bird deadline is extended till 20th October 2026.
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The School of Biology @tvmiiser has opened an interim round of PhD intake for candidates with CSIR/DBT/ICMR JRF only. Application deadline: 5th October, 2026. Tentative online interview date: 9th October, 2026 Tentative start date: October, 2026 phdadmission.iisertvm.ac.in/…
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Look up and apply if you are interested.
Reminder for aspiring biologists! 🧬 Applications for NIUS Biology 2026 are open to first-year Biology undergraduates (B.Sc./Int. M.Sc.). 📅 Dec 1st–10th, 2026 ⏳ Apply by Oct 3, 2026 📍 HBCSE, TIFR, Mumbai
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We’re looking for a motivated JRF to join our lab at the School of Biology, IISER Thiruvananthapuram. 🎓 PhD conversion opportunity 📅 Apply by: 4 Oct 2026 Please share & retweet. @tvmiiser @bio_iisertvm Project, eligibility & application details here tinyurl.com/2s3j55ah
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Dear life science researchers in 🇮🇳, aim for the top honour. Apply now for the TNQ Inspiring Science Awards (ISA)-2027 🔗 tnqinspiringscienceawards.or… Please help us spread the word about ISA-2027. @Jain_Lab @Kavita_Babu_ @ritu_trivedi @Jahnavijoshi2 @minivets @theysslab @bushraiitk @sriram_varahan @amitesh1anand @MoumiMazumdar @suhitais @nsreelaja @BhadPunyasloke @varun_iiser @MayuriRege @AhlawatNeetika @MayaRaghunandan @PachporTA @reeteka @ResearchSchola6 @Sci_Lipi
Your research deserves recognition. 🏅 What if it could also take you to the world’s leading scientific conferences? 🌍🔬 Submit your paper to the TNQ Inspiring Science Awards 2027 for a chance to earn the top honour, along with a medal, citation and travel fellowship to a global conference of your choice. Aim high. Let your research be recognised. Apply now - tnqinspiringscienceawards.or… #TNQInspiringScienceAwards #ISA2027 #InspiringScience
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Attention, PhD scholars & postdoctoral researchers in India 🇮🇳 Here’s your chance showcase your research and inspire future scientists🔬 Entries are now open for the coveted TNQ Inspiring Science Awards–2027 🎖️ All Finalists get a Medal + Apple laptop + Citation ✈️The winner also gets a travel fellowship to an international conference of their choosing. Entries open until October 31, 2026 🔗 Apply now: tnqinspiringscienceawards.or… #InspiringScienceAwards #ResearchIndia #PhDLife #postdoc #LifeSciences
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📣 If you're an experienced communicator with a flair for storytelling, content creation and stakeholder engagement, we'd love to hear from you! Apply via the link below. 👇 dfatcareers.nga.net.au/cp/in…
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If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an exciting and #STEM work environment, we encourage you to explore the #openings and #apply. 🔹 Advertisement No. 72/2026 🔹 Advertisement No. 73/2026 iiserpune.ac.in/opportunitie… @IRO_IISERP @IISERPune
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First Call...#AICBC2026 The AICBC2026 website is now live, and registration is open. It promises to be an exciting few days in December at @IISERPune and @DBT_NCCS_Pune. Do mark your calendar and kindly RT. aicbc2026.iiserpune.ac.in/
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If you are confused about how to apply for faculty positions, how to run a lab, or how to get funding, then the Young Investigator Meeting should be on your radar. Applications will open soon; stay tuned.
📢 Save the Date The call for applications to attend the 19th Young Investigators’ Meeting (#YIM2027) opens soon. About YIM 2027 🗓️ 22–26 February 2027 📍 Mohali, Punjab More details coming soon. Stay tuned! @DBTIndia @IiserMohali @NABI_India @DBS_IISERM @poonam_thakur6 @MitraSiuli @manjulaharikri2 @MoumitaMazumdar
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Applications are open for the 5th Refresher & Preparative Winter School in Biology at @tvmiiser, meant for MSc 2nd-year students to gain exposure to cutting-edge biology. Date: 4–22 Dec 2026 Deadline: 7 Aug 2026 Register: acesse.one/n6g9sn0 #winterschool #masters #biology
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Looking for motivated PhD students for the Joint PhD program (IISER Tirupati-The University of Melbourne). Two open projects are announced. Interested students, please visit: lnkd.in/dmB2Xt9j for details Check out our research programs @https://www.allu-lab.com/ @uommedia
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As the @BiophysicalSoc Ambassador, I am starting an exciting new series "Careers in Biophysics"!!! 🥳🥳🥳First in the series is a discussion with @_KarishmaK moderated by @trushar_7!!! There will be loads of questions on navigating science careers. Details in the thread
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The @India_Alliance is a fantastic place to build a career in grants management in India. It offers a great opportunity to contribute meaningfully while experiencing a steep learning curve. Do apply if you’re interested in this space!
#WeAreHiring DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance invites applications for multiple staff positions based in Hyderabad, offering opportunities to support and strengthen biomedical research and scientific capacity in India. Please read more here: indiaalliance.org/career
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Applications are now open to the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISERs) - conducted through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026. For more details, visit iiseradmission.in
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I had the great pleasure of Guest Editing a Special Issue @ACS_Infectious together with @SandhyaGansan Kathryn Wicht and Angela Corona. A multi-continent collection on ID research in the Global South. The issue is now live! Read the editorial here: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs…
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Studying at the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) opens pathways to a wide range of impactful careers.
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📢𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻: Bio-responsibility Future Leaders Programme (𝗕𝗙𝗟𝗣) BFLP is a year-long, part-time training programme aimed at building future leaders for safe, secure, and responsible life science research and innovation in India @iiscbangalore
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