I am from Cherlopalli, a village in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. I completed my schooling in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Lepakshi. Fascinated by the incredible power of tiny living organisms, called bacteria, I studied Microbiology during my Bachelor's degree at The American College, Madurai. I then did my Master’s in Biotechnology at the University of Western Sydney, Australia. I joined the lab of Domenico Libri at Centre de génétique moléculaire, CNRS, France to understand the mechanism of transcription termination and quality control of RNA using budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model system. Followed by brief postdoctoral studies in the lab of Alain Jacquier at Institut Pasteur, Paris, I joined the lab of Helge Grosshans at FMI, Basel to understand the function of DPPIV family proteases using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model system. Thanks to the SONATA BIS grant of NCN, Poland, I started my independent laboratory in August 2022 to gain a deeper understanding of the function/s of DPPIV proteases.  

I'm a research scholar from Kolkata, India, with a knack for uncovering life's microscopic mysteries. In high school, I often wondered how tiny bacteria could greatly impact mammalian systems. This curiosity led me to earn degrees in Microbiology from the Universities of Calcutta and Pondicherry. During my academic adventures, I tackled a dissertation project at Pondicherry University and scored a prestigious IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Internship at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore. I've dabbled in cell and molecular biology, immunology, and microbiology, honing my skills in techniques like ChIP, Immuno-Precipitation, and Cell Culture, and even handling lab animals. After a Ph.D. stint at the Indian Institute of Science, I joined Dr. Gudipati’s team at the Wielkopolska Center of Advanced Technologies in Poland. Currently, I'm exploring the role of DPPIV family proteases in biological pathways using Caenorhabditis elegant. I'm all about cricket, badminton, reading, traveling, and exploring when I'm not in the lab.

Greetings! I am Afzal Amanullah, a PhD student hailing from the picturesque city of Ranchi in the vibrant landscape of India. My journey in academia began with a profound fascination for the intricacies of life's building blocks. Fueled by an unyielding curiosity, I embarked on a path of scientific exploration, which led me to complete my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biotechnology, laying a solid foundation for my current pursuits. Eager to contribute meaningfully to the scientific community, I embarked on a new chapter as a research assistant at the esteemed Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bangalore. Here, I joined a dynamic team of researchers in a collective pursuit to unravel the mysteries of HIV, a virus that continues to challenge our understanding of biology and public health. Currently, my academic journey has taken me across continents as I pursue my doctoral studies at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland. My focus revolves around the captivating realm of C. elegans biology, with a specific emphasis on understanding the regulation of argonaute proteins. As a fervent advocate for scientific discovery, I am committed to deciphering the enigmatic world of these microscopic nematodes, each holding a universe of secrets waiting to be unveiled. Beyond the laboratory, I am a staunch believer in the power of science communication and community engagement. My aspiration is to etch an indelible mark on the scientific landscape, propelling our comprehension of life's intricacies to new heights

I'm a researcher from Kolkata, India. I want to learn about the unknown. Since high school, my studies of many biological systems have left me pondering how basic things may control human life. Since then, I've been fascinated by biology, but I've never wanted to study medicine. As a result, the closest subject I found that would help me understand more about biological systems was Microbiology, and I earned a bachelor's degree in microbiology from the University of Calcutta, followed by a master's degree from Pondicherry Central University. During my master's degree, I finished my dissertation project at Pondicherry University. My project sought to learn more about the impact of ionizing radiation on fungal (Aspergillus occultus) morphology and their ability to synthesize metal oxide nanoparticles. I was also a Junior Research Fellow at Amity University Kolkata, studying the role of neuropeptides and neurotransmitters in the regulation of feeding and locomotion in Caenorhabditis elegans. These experiences have helped me develop skills in understanding and solving research problems. I have extensive knowledge in molecular biology techniques, nematode handling, and microscopy. My previous experience with the model organism C. elegans inspired me to find out how else the nematode can be used to understand various biological processes. Therefore, I joined Dr. Gudipatti’s research group at the Wielkopolska Centre of Advanced Technologies, which is part of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland. Using C. elegans as a model organism, I would like to gain a deeper understanding of the function/s of the DPPIV family proteases. Besides science, I enjoy baking and good coffee. I enjoy traveling and learning about different cultures and cuisines. My favorite hobby is painting and listening to different genres of music.

I am a researcher from Izmir, located on the Aegean coast of Turkey. I studied Biology, with a specialization in Zoology. Driven by my curiosity, I pursued a master's degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics at Dokuz Eylul University. Here, I focused on the mesenchymal-to-epithelial transition (MET) process, identifying elf-3 as a regulatory factor of grhl-3, a key element in MET. In 2019, I journeyed to Poland to start my PhD at the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences. Here, I encountered the intriguing C. elegans, a tiny nematode that has since become the centerpiece of my research. Throughout my doctoral studies, I extensively investigated the developmental function of the evolutionarily conserved exoribonuclease XRN-2 in this model organism. My current research delves into the mechanisms of action behind transposable element (TE) silencing and its role in maintaining genome integrity. I am also interested in studying RNA-binding proteins and their roles in developmental processes.
But science isn't my only dive! As an advanced scuba diver with a CMAS two-star certification, the sea is my true passion.