Current members
Dr. Rekha Agrawal
Research Associate-I
Post Doc: (2023-2024) Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Ph.D. (2023): National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi
M.Sc. (2015) : Jiwaji University, Gwalior, MP
B.Sc. (2013) : Jiwaji University, Gwalior, MP
Research Area :
By using molecular, biochemical, and physiological techniques, I am exploring the role of Mediator subunits in root architecture pattering and abiotic stress responses.
Shubhashis Das
Ph.D. Student
M.Sc. (2017) : Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, UK
B.Sc. (2015) : Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, WB
Research Area :
Characterization and understanding of the role of natural plant bio-active compound, which gives defense against human fungal pathogens.
Pallabi Thakur
Ph.D. Student
M.Sc. (20**) : University of Calcutta, WB
B.Sc. (20**) : University of Calcutta, WB
Research Area :
Characterization and functional analysis of MED genes, the backbone of Mediator complex in Arabidopsis.
Kajol Sharma
Ph.D. Student
M.Sc. (20**) : University of Delhi, New Delhi
B.Sc. (20**) :
Research Area :
Comparative epigenomic analyses to understand the regulation of different agronomic traits among diverse rice genotypes
Debarati Mondal
Ph.D. Student
M.Sc. (2021) : Biochemistry, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
B.Sc. (2019) : Agricultural Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (BCKV), West Bengal
Research Area :
I am working on identification and characterization of Med subunit inhibitor(s) as the promising drug candidates(s) against Candida spp.
Email : dmondal@icgeb.res.on
Amrita Singh
Ph.D. Student
M.Sc. (2020) : Banaras Hindu University
B.Sc. (2018) : Banaras Hindu University
Research Area :
As a student in science and seeking attraction towards nature, I started my journey of research in plant biology. In this lab, my work focuses on elucidating the role of the Mediator in root acclimation response at warm temperatures in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Email : amrita@icgeb.res.in
Rashmiranjan Sutar
Ph.D. Student
M.Sc. (2019) : Central Univesity of Punjab, Punjab
B.Sc. (2016) : Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology(O.U.A.T), Odisha
Research Area :
Modulating the expression of Mediator Subunit through CRISPR/Cas9 technology to study its effect on plant growth and development in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Apurva Gangal
Ph.D. Student
M.Sc. (2021) : Plant Biotechnology, TERI University
B.Sc. (2019) : Biomedical Science, Delhi University, New Delhi
Research Area :
Role of the mediator complex in epigenetic modulations during thermomorphogenesis in
Arabidopsis thaliana.
Mohd Waseem
Senior Research Fellowship
M.Sc. (20**) :
B.Sc. (20**) :
Research Area :
Monika Jain
Senior Research Fellowship
M.Sc. (2014) : Kumaun University
B.Sc. (2012) : Delhi University, New Delhi
Research Area :
My current research is focused on the process of anaerobic germination in rice, which is a crucial aspect of direct-seeded rice cultivation.
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Dr. Poonam Panchal
DBT Research Associate
Ph. D. (2022) : National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi
M. Sc. (2013) : Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore University, Karnataka
B. Sc. (2011) : Presidency College, Bangalore University, Karnataka
Research Area :
The aim of our project is to functionally characterize a Mediator subunit in rice. With the help of the overexpression and mutant lines, we intend to investigate the various agronomical traits affected by the rice Mediator.
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Anshika
Project Associate
M. Sc. (20**) : School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
B. Sc. (20**) : Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
Research Area :
Study of transcriptome and metabolome of the medicinal plant to understand the metabolic pathways associated with its anticandidal activity.
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Tanushri Das
Ph.D. Student
M. Sc. (20**) :
B. Sc. (20**) :
Research Area :
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Dr. Lokesh Verma
Ph. D. (20**) :
M. Sc. (20**) :
B. Sc. (20**) :
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Dr. Yogeshwar
Ph. D. (20**) :
M. Sc. (20**) :
B. Sc. (20**) :
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Hari Ji
Musafir