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Renuga Devi M
Project Research Scientist
renuga@csirccmb.org
Renuga builds brains in a dish, midbrain organoids and defined neuronal models to explore how cells think, survive, and respond to drugs. Her work focuses on understanding neuroprotective and neurogenic potential, guiding stem cells into precise neuronal identities to decode how specific compounds influence their fate. She is endlessly curious about how a small cluster of cells can organise itself into something that mirrors the human brain and how one can gently push that system to reveal its secrets.
Alongside organoid development, she works on antiviral research where collaboration and idea-sharing fuel progress. She has a strong interest in proteomics and enjoys running complete analysis pipelines to uncover the molecular story behind what we see at the bench. At heart, she loves wet lab science, designing experiments, troubleshooting, and watching biology unfold in real time.
Mohit Billore
Junior Research Fellow
mohit@csirccmb.org
Mohit is a doctoral student with a strong interest in regenerative biology and stem cell research. His current work focuses on corneal limbal stem cells and their role in maintaining corneal epithelial integrity.
K Sreenivasan
Project Associate-I
sreenivasan@csirccmb.org
Sreenivasan started his journey as a project trainee and currently serves as a project associate. His interest lies at the intersection of cancer biology and translational medicine. He received his master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Pondicherry University. His research focuses on understanding the dysregulation of tRNA methyltransferases and their role in disease progression, particularly in cancer and neurodegeneration. He investigates how natural compounds and small molecules modulate translation regulation in a context-dependent manner, with a focus on uncovering the mechanistic links between tRNA modifications, stress responses, and cell fate decisions. He is deeply interested in experimental optimisation, protocol standardisation, and troubleshooting. With expertise spanning both wet-lab and computational methodologies, he applies high-throughput and mechanistic strategies to address complex biological questions and to develop innovative experimental frameworks that move beyond conventional approaches.
Chennuru Vuddhav Reddy
Junior Research Fellow (Project)
vuddhav@csirccmb.org
Vuddhav is a Project Junior Research Fellow developing neuron-based assays for regenerative drug screening. He completed his master's at the University of Nottingham. He brings international research experience from Sweden and the UK. He has worked with Drosophila and zebrafish models for behavioural studies. These experiences sparked his interest in neurobiology and the mechanisms underlying behaviour.
This interest gradually shifted toward cell-based systems. As a self-described stem cell whisperer, he is now working with human iPSC-derived neurons and is fascinated by organoid technologies. His long-term goal is to build more physiologically relevant models and help reduce reliance on animal models. He is also the lab’s trivia maven.
Shruthi Sri T A
Project Technical Support-III
Shruthi is a Master's graduate from Lady Doak College, Madurai, and currently serves as a Project Technical Support 3 in Dr. Bokara Kiran Kumar's lab at CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad. Her research focuses on corneal regeneration using rabbit and mouse models, driven by a deeper commitment to making these emerging therapies more scalable and accessible to patients in need. She hopes to pursue doctoral research that will allow her to deepen her expertise and contribute to advancing regenerative medicine, particularly in developing accessible and effective therapies for patients in need. Beyond the laboratory, Shruthi enjoys readings books and gardening.
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