Meet the Team
Graduate Students

Aniket Chowdhury
Graduate Student
Hey there, I'm currently trying to find out how a nasty bug called Fusobacterium nucleatum is related to Head and Neck cancer. With a specific emphasis on deciphering the molecular mechanisms behind it.I graduated with a Master's degree in Zoology from the University of Calcutta back in 2021, which is coming in pretty handy right now. But, when I'm not sciencing it up, you can find me binge-watching thriller movies or tuning in to some cool podcasts.I'm also a huge sports enthusiast, with a particular fondness for football. I absolutely love Real Madrid and try to never miss a game. So, yeah, that's a bit about me.

Supriya Hait
Graduate Student
Hi, I am a graduate student and my thesis project mainly focusses on understanding the resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors in human lung adenocarcinoma by undertaking an integrative genomics and functional genomics approach. We have performed whole exome sequencing on patient samples, developed resistant cell line models and performed cell line based transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics and various array based screenings that lead us to the potential candidates involved in the resistant mechanisms. I have received my Bachelors degree in microbiology from Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai and masters in microbiology from St. Xaviers’s College, Mumbai. Outside of my academic pursuits, I enjoy expressing myself through various forms of art such as painting, sculpting, and calligraphy. I also have a keen interest in classic old movies, folk music, mythological stories, exploring good food, and continuous learning.

Suhail Ahmad
Graduate Student
I did my undergraduation from Mumtaz P.G. College Lucknow in (Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry). After completing my Bachelors I joined Savitribai Phule Pune University, Department of Biotechnology for my Master’s degree. My doctoral research work at ACTREC focuses on understanding the genomic complexities of endocrine hormone therapy resistant breast cancer. Where, using patient samples and in vitro and in vivo established models we are studying the possible mechanisms by which hormone receptor positive breast cancer patients who initially respond to targeted therapies, eventually show resistance to these therapies. Using next generation sequencing we for the first time describe the landscape of mutations in ER+ hormone therapy sensitive and resistant breast cancer in Indian patients.My hobbies include playing cricket, hanging around with friends, chat with them, and reading, listening, writing and reciting poetries.

Akshita Chaudhary
Graduate Student
I'm a Biotech Masters graduate with research background in Plant Molecular Biology, but my passion for cancer research has led me to this lab. Here I am learning integrated genomics approach to study oral cancer biomarkers in Indian Patients. Apart from research I am an animal lover & enjoy learning a variety of new things!

Shivani Choudhary
Graduate Student
Hello, I’m Shivani, a Master's graduate in Life Sciences from Delhi University. Currently, I am a PhD student with ICMR-JRF fellowship, focusing on understanding the molecular mechanisms behind breast cancer and exploring potential therapeutics. My academic foundation includes a background in human genetics from AIIMS, New Delhi. In addition to my academic and research pursuits, I have a deep appreciation for nature and the outdoors. I regularly engage in long nature walks and adventure trips, which provide a well balance to my professional life and inspire creativity in my scientific endeavors.

Duleswar Singh
Graduate Student
I am an MSc in Bioinformatics, and I joined Dutt lab as a junior research fellow in 2023. I enjoy spending my time watching Netflix and YouTube. Sometimes, I am also engaged in scripting and pipeline designing for the computational study of cancer progression. ​​ ​
Research Scholars

Research Scholar
Akshaya
Hi, I am Akshaya. My interest in cancer research stems from its prevalence and the impact it has on many lives. Outside of work, I enjoy music , photography and fashion.
Post Doctoral Researchers

Dr. Bhawna Singh
Research Scientist
I am a Graduate student and have joined Dr. Amit Dutt’s Lab as a research scholar. My expertise lies in replication stress and DNA damage response in Glioblastoma. I am a great foodie. I enjoy reading thriller novels and watching movies in my free time.

Dr. Neetu Tyagi
Research Scientist
I'm a computational biologist working on NGS data analysis, fusion transcriptomics, and multi-omics integration. I enjoy exploring complex omics data and building bioinformatics workflows. Outside the lab, I love playing badminton and table tennis.

Dr. Deepika Lakhwani
Visiting Scientist
Myself Deepika Lakhwani, completed my PhD and postdoc in the plant genomics field. In 2022, I joined ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi as project scientist and worked GWAS datasets of plants. My main interests are in the fields of bioinformatics and evolutionary genomics. I worked on various projects involving next-generation sequencing including de novo assembly of plant genomes and developed pipelines to streamline the assembly and annotation process. My long-term goal is to study the genome organization and evolution of species where I could utilize my skills to solve the biological problems.

Dr. Archana K Redhu
DBT RA-III
Hi there! I am Dr. Archana a Biological Research Professional. I have received my PhD degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in 2018 where I learnt to understand and to dissect the working mechanism of drug efflux transporters (ABC and MFS) using yeast as a model system. After PhD, I joined IIT-Bombay for Post Doctoral experience where I identified a novel mechanism by which yeast escapes apoptosis after the induction of p53 expression. Currently, in dutt laboratory at ACTREC my focus is to understand the role of TP53 mediated metabolic reprogramming in Human Oral Cancer. Besides this, I am passionate about sports, in 2009 I was selected to play for Indian Hockey National Team.
Supporting Staff

Mr. Vinod Kumar
Lab Attendant
I have been associated with Delhi University for more than 20 years. In addition to my work I enjoy travelling to the mountains.

Mr. Nishant Jain
Lab Manager
I am working as a Lab manager and am responsible for overall lab management. In my free time, I like to read and play cricket.
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Mr. Dhananjay Kawle
Scientific Assistant F (ACTREC)
I have joined Dutt lab in Year 2016. I am working as a Scientific Assistant and assigned for overall lab management.

Mr. Deepak Amburle
Lab Technician (ACTREC)
It's been 10 years since I joined the lab. I'm working as a lab technician and my lab duties are media preparation, sterilization and washing, apart from that I'm learning IHC.