Home Institution: Prof. Raghavan Varadarajan, Molecular Biophysics Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Field of Specialization: Molecular Genetics and Protein Biophysics
Research: My PhD work involved comprehensive analyses of extensive datasets for mutational sensitivities of a globular and an intrinsically disordered protein through saturation mutagenesis. Careful analysis of the data resulted in an unexpected finding relating to previously unexplored fitness effects of synonymous mutations through effects on cellular protein levels.
Boston Faculty Mentor: Prof. Philippe Cluzel, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at Harvard University
What are you most excited about for your year at Boston?
I am hoping to apply my past knowledge and gain a fruitful exposure to world science. In this respect, I find Boston to be a particularly suitable place due to its vast academic culture that will allow sharing of scientific experiences and strengthening of my research capabilities through an exposure to challenging tasks.
