The team that makes it all happen
Meet The Team
Aniruddha Das, PhD
(April 2018 – January 2023)
" Science is the pursuit of truth in its purest form following a method and I have been fortunate to find that method in Dr. A.C. Panda's lab, It's been a pleasure working here in this lab which gave me the direction and guidance needed for my future scientific endeavor & also gave me the motivation for thinking a career in science "
​Debojyoti Das, PhD
(August 2018 - May 2023)
The love for biological sciences in me was discovered while I looked at the squamous epithelial cells for the first time under the microscope during my school days. Since then, the thirst to know the intricacies and miracles of human body has never stopped. The circle of search for more got its way when I got introduced to circular RNA and joined Dr. Panda's lab at ILS. It has been a wonderful experience and a journey of lifetime. I have learnt substantially while working with Dr. Panda. The support and motivation from the peers along with technical training has helped me to shape myself as an independent researcher.
Arundhati Das
(July 2018 – February 2024)
My doctoral journey in Panda RNA Lab has been truly transformative. My focus was discovering novel circRNAs that influence muscle differentiation, a challenging project that deepened my understanding of skeletal muscle biology and allowed me to publish eight manuscripts and present my work at national conferences. The mentorship from Dr. Panda was invaluable—his encouragement of independent thinking and constructive feedback shaped my scientific approach. The lab’s collaborative culture fostered a vibrant environment for innovation. For any aspiring researchers, I wholeheartedly recommend Panda RNA Lab as the ideal place to pursue dynamic and inspiring research!​
Alumni
Suchanda Dey, PhD Project SRF (Sept 2023 – August 2024)
Udit Narayan Padhi; Project JRF (Sept 2023 – March 2024)
Sharmishtha Shyamal; Research Associate II (Nov 2023 - Nov 2024)
Komal Pati; Summer Intern ( June 2022 - July 2022)
Smruti Sambhav Mishra; Project Associate II (October 2019 - March 2022)
Tanmaya Behera; Project JRF (April 2021 - March 2022)
Chirag Panigrahi; Masters Dissertation (Jan 2021-Jul 2021)
Pruthvi Raj Bejugam, PhD; Postdoctoral Research Associate (Nov 2019 – Oct 2020)
Mousumi Sahu. PhD; Postdoctoral Research Associate (Dec 2018 – May 2019)
Nandita Panigrahi; Summer Intern (May 2018 – Jul 2018)
Join Us!
To investigate post-transcriptional gene regulation in muscle regeneration, we employ various approaches including high-throughput screening, computational tools, proteomics, molecular, and cell biology methodologies. We have been developing new technologies to isolate, identify and understand the role of post-transcriptional regulators in muscle regeneration. These studies may potentially provide new opportunities for development of therapies for muscle diseases.
Prospective Ph.D. students interested in our lab may refer to the Ph.D. Programme advertisement on ILS website.
If you are interested in a summer dissertation, please refer to https://www.ils.res.in/ils-training-programme/
Our lab is looking for a postdoctoral candidate with bioinformatics background who either have a postdoctoral fellowship or willing to apply through NPDF (SERB).
For more information please contact me at amaresh.panda@ils.res.in