Sakshi, with a background in Pharmaceutics and a master's degree, recently joined Dr. Dey's lab in October 2023. Her focus has shifted towards an interdisciplinary project on RNA processing. This project likely involves exploring the various aspects of RNA, including its synthesis, modification, and regulation within cells. Given her pharmaceutical background, Sakshi may be investigating potential applications of RNA processing in drug development, personalized medicine, or other therapeutic interventions. The interdisciplinary nature of the project suggests collaboration across different scientific disciplines, allowing Sakshi to apply her pharmaceutics expertise to the broader field of molecular biology and genetics. This research could contribute valuable insights to both the pharmaceutical and RNA processing fields.

Sayani, a master's graduate in biotechnology from NIPER-Raebareli with a specialization in hypoxia and cell death, is currently pursuing her Ph.D. under the guidance of Dr. Dey, serving as her co-supervisor. Her doctoral research centers on the exploration of bacterial nanovesicles and their enigmatic activities, particularly focusing on their interactions with other bacterial species. This multifaceted investigation delves into the roles of nucleic acids and proteins within these nanovesicles, unraveling their complex biological functions. By elucidating the mechanisms underlying bacterial nanovesicles and their interplay with other microorganisms, her work promises to shed light on novel therapeutic strategies to combat bacterial infections. Through her meticulous research endeavors and approach, bridging the gap between basic science and clinical applications, exemplifies her aspirations to make meaningful contributions to the scientific community and beyond.

Aman, Ph.D. research scholar working under the guidance of Dr. Abhishek Dey, focusing on unraveling the role of non-coding RNAs in gene regulation. With a strong foundation in pharmaceutical biotechnology, his research experience has equipped him with expertise in protein biology, specifically targeting the iron acquisition pathway of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Now, he is shifting gears to explore the territory of non-coding RNAs and their potential as therapeutic targets, particularly in the context of antibiotic resistance.

Dipali Dongare, a Ph.D. scholar, joined the Dr. Abhishek Dey’s Lab in September 2024. She holds her bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and completed M.S.(Pharm) in Biotechnology from NIPER Raebareli from the same lab. Her research focuses on structural and functional dynamics of long noncoding RNA. Her work mainly involves investing the interactome of long noncoding RNA. This work helps to clarify how these molecules regulate cellular processes, potentially leading to breakthroughs in disease diagnosis, treatment, and therapeutic development in various disease like conditions.

Kushal, a master's graduate in biotechnology from NIPER-Mohali with a specialization in CADD and computational genomics, is currently pursuing Ph.D under the guidance of Dr. Dey serving as supervisor. His doctoral research centers on survey of comparative omics study and use of wet lab experiments in order to assess data, particularly focusing on interactions of genomics and transcriptomics. This explorations delves into the study of coding and non coding transcripts, elucidating their structural and molecular components derived from pathogenic organisms. Further work on such areas exposes options to various therapeutical interventions to counter infectious diseases. 

Pooja Yeola, obtained her Master’s degree in Biotechnology from NIPER Ahmedabad, where she developed proficiency in a range of molecular biology techniques and enhanced her expertise in the gene-to-protein workflow. She is presently enrolled as a doctoral candidate under the supervision of Dr. Abhishek Dey, where she will work  on elucidating the influence of ribosomal frameshifting elements, with the objective of understanding their role in the regulation of protein synthesis and assessing their potential applications in biotechnology and therapeutic development.

Mrunal completed her undergraduate studies at Savitribai Phule University, Maharashtra. She is currently pursuing master's degree at Dr. Dey's lab, wherein she does research on  biotechnological project to address real-world problems. Her current area of study focuses on viral UTR and its interaction with protein, which has a significant role in treatment development for her target.

Riya has completed her graduation from Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Maharashtra. She has joined Dr. Dey's lab, and her research involves understanding the structural and functional integrity involved in parasitic diseases and studying different interactomes in disease progression, which gives accessibility for structural targeting.

Rutuja, completed her Bachelor’s degree of Pharmacy from Shivaji University, Maharashtra is currently working under guidance of Dr. Abhishek Dey. She is keen about learning molecular virology and gene expression regulation. Her current research involves studying ribosomal frameshifting in RNA viruses using synthetic reporter constructs. This work aims to uncover novel mechanisms of viral translation with potential applications in antiviral drug discovery, synthetic biology, and translational control.

M. Shivani Reddy is working under the guidance of Dr. Abhishek Dey on a project focused on RNA nanoparticles. Her research involves designing and assembling RNA-based nanostructures for targeted drug delivery and gene therapy. These nanoparticles are made to be stable, functional, and capable of performing specific tasks like gene regulation and immune response. She aims to use the unique properties of RNA to develop better treatments for diseases such as cancer, viral infections, and genetic disorders. 

Sushant, is an M. Tech Biotechnology student with a strong interest in molecular genetics and in vitro functional studies. He joined Dr. Dey’s lab in September 2024 after pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. His current work involves developing splicing reporter systems to explore the molecular effects of clinically relevant mutations, contributing to translational research in genetic disorders. By modeling splicing alterations in vitro, the project enables deeper insights into how such mutations disrupt normal RNA processing.