Second Batch of the
Postgraduate Cours in Bioinformatics

	Ajith Jinjil is a medical graduate from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune and has nearly 10 years of experience as a clinician and administrator in the Army Medical Corps. Alongside his course at IBAB, he is also pursuing post graduate diploma in business administration from the Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning, Pune. His future interests include pursuing a PhD in bioinformatics or alternatively work in the bioinformatics industry. The areas of study which interest him are real time data mining, functional proteomics and systems biology. Back
	Arnab Sarkar is an electrical engineer from Raipur University. His interest in bioinformatics and genetics brought him to IBAB. Systems biology, molecular modelling, in-silico drug designing, sequence analysis and protein ligand binding are some areas which fascinates me. Apart from academics, Arnab enjoys singing and listening to old film songs. Back
	Ashish Kumar Singh is a chemistry graduate from St.Xavier's College, Ranchi. He joined IBAB with the intention to learn about the latest developments in Bioinformatics and finds in-silico drug designing and molecular modelling interesting. However, computational chemistry is a preferred subject and his long time career plans centre around this subject. Back
	N C Bhanumathi Devi holds a post-graduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences, specialising in pharmaceutical technology from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Subsequently, she worked as a Formulations Research and Development Executive in Dr.Reddy's Laboratories, Hyderabad. She feels that Bioinformatics has added a new perspective to her understanding of biology and would like to use the skills acquired at IBAB for further research in the areas of drug design and drug targeting. Back
	Chanchal Kumar obtained his bachelor's degree in information technology from Delhi University. His twin interests in biology and computer science brought him to IBAB, which he believes is an important milestone in his academic career. He finds algorithm design, protein structure prediction and molecular modelling interesting and would like to pursue a career in this field. Back
	Dheeraj Sikri is a graduate in information technology from the Hamdard University, New Delhi. The process of simplifying diverse biological data using computational tools has been an area which has interested him and he would like to use his knowledge of computer science in this area. Dheeraj would like to develop innovative wet lab techniques and simultaneously an in silico tool for the same. Back
	Farha Bano is a microbiology graduate from Barkatullah University, Bhopal. Her special interest lies in the field of immunology. However, the course at IBAB has further expanded her interest to molecular biology and in silico drug designing. After her course at IBAB, Farha hopes to do research, preferably in academia. Her other interests are travelling and she enjoys a good book. Back
	Flavia Peter D' Souza has completed her BTech (Computer Science and Technology) from the Institute of Technology, Mumbai. As part of her engineering degree, she completed a project in image manipulation and display. Subsequently, she worked as a business productivity analyst for a short period in a software company (Maestros Mediline System). Flavia is interested in computational biology, genetic algorithm and in gene prediction techniques. Back
	Garima Bharti is a chemistry graduate from Mumbai University. She wants to work in the field of oncology and would like to apply the concepts of drug design and modelling to cancer research. Outside IBAB, she likes to read, write and listen to music. Back
	Harinder Narvan is a food technologist from SLIET Institute, Punjab Technical University. After her course at IBAB she would like to pursue a career in the area of genetically modified foods. Back
	Harkewal Singh obtained his post graduate degree in chemistry, specialising in organic chemistry from DSB Campus, Kumaon University, Nainital. Spectroscopic analysis and NMR are his areas of interest as also software programming in C and C++. Alongside, he has also been involved with active farming in the state of Uttaranchal. His long term plans is to use the knowledge of chemistry as well as the bioinformatics & biotechnological tools in the area of pharmaceuticals. Back
	Hemlata Sharma is a postgraduate in chemistry from Kirorimal College, Delhi University. At IBAB she has found computational chemistry and molecular modelling interesting and would like to contribute in that field. Back
	Kuljeet Singh Sandhu is graduate in life sciences from Lucknow Christian Postgraduate College. He subsequently worked as a research scholar studying 'cell signalling and gene expression' for a year in University of Mumbai. The field that interests him most is functional/computational  genomics. He finds bioinformatics as an essential tool in contemporary research in biology and would like to develop computer programs for biological research. ExPrimer is a freely available bioinformatics application developed by him in a three months part-time project at IBAB. Besides research, poetry interests him. Back
	Lokanath Khamari has obtained his engineering degree in computer science and engineering from Orissa Engineering College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. He finds that the computational skills he has acquired is keeping him in good stead in the field of bioinformatics. He would like to work in proteomics, genetic algorithm, Hidden Markov Modelling and developing biological databases. Back
	Manas Mohan is a graduate in life sciences from the University of Lucknow. His area of interest include proteomics and homology modelling. In the future he would like to use his programming skills in computational biology. He enjoys reading in his spare time. Back
	Maneesha JoshiI  holds a postgraduate degree in Microbiology from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Subsequently she worked as molecular geneticist at Cumballa Hill Hospital, Mumbai. The course at IBAB has interested her in sequence analysis, protein folding, molecular modelling and in-silico gene prediction as also refining her computer skills. She enjoys learning languages, reading and is an accomplished classical dancer. Back
	M. Monzoorul Haque obtained his post graduate degree in botany from Andhra University. Thereafter, he obtained an MPhil in biology (microbial genetics) at the Madurai Kamaraj University. He feels that the intensive course at IBAB has helped him consolidate many of his concepts in basic biology and biotechnology, besides giving him good exposure to mathematics, statistics and programming skills. Monzoor would like to apply his bioinformatics and wet lab skills in plant science research either in academics or industry. Back
	Nivedita Sinha is a botany graduate from Magadh University, Bihar. Her interests lie in the field of plant genetics. She finds that the course at IBAB has exposed her to the latest tools in bioinformatics that would go a long way in aiding research in the field of genetics. Back
	Prajkta. P. Kunte is an engineering graduate in computer science and technology from the Institute for Technology for Women, S.N.D.T University, Mumbai. She feels that the diverse curriculum at IBAB has broadened her perspective in science. She would like to work in the field of algorithm development and protein structure prediction in the future. Back
	Rahul Yadava is a computer engineering graduate from KNMIET, Modinagar. As part of the course he worked on a project at Scientific Analysis Group (SAG)/DRDO on the development of different pattern recognition tools and developed various classifiers based on statistical and neural pattern recognition techniques. He also developed a data mining system for classification and rule extraction as part of his final year engineering project. In the future he would like to work in the field of machine learning, artificial intelligence and data mining. Back
	Raj Shekhar is a veterinary science graduate from Rajendra Agriculture University, Pusa, Bihar. After graduating he spent two years working as veterinary officer in Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Bihar, where he handled a variety of clinical cases. After graduating from IBAB, he hopes to use bioinformatics and biotechnology skills in the field of immunodiagnostics. Back
	Ravi Mohan is an engineer in computer science from the Punjab Technical University, Jallandhar. The life sciences have always fascinated him and the course at IBAB has given him opportunity to pursue both his interests. Molecular modelling, protein ligand docking and in-silico drug design are some of the areas which interest him. Back
	Reena Khurana is a postgraduate in life sciences from Punjab University, Chandigarh and has also worked in the area of toxicology as the subject for her MPhil degree. Thereafter, she worked as a subeditor with Quest , a popular science magazine. Reena's entrepreneurial skill translated itself into a multimedia company, which is involved in design and online learning. The unit is now self-sustaining, leaving her free to pursue academics once again at IBAB. She is interested in proteomics and would like a career in this field. Reena enjoys a good workout and is a non-fiction enthusiast. Back
	Samson Joseph is a BTech in biomedical engineering from Cochin University. As part of his engineering course, he has been involved in the holographic study of artificial human heart valves using laser technology. At IBAB, he is interested in all aspects of biology and computational algorithms. His long term plan is to design user friendly biotech electronic equipments. Samson is passionate about music and is a drummer and singer. Back
	R. Sanjeev Sarvanan holds a postgraduate degree in life sciences from the University of Mumbai. At IBAB, he wants to particularly hone his computer and software skills, as these would be essential for his future study of protein folding and structure determination. His leisure time is spent reading and listening to music. Back
	Sanjukta Ghosh is a post graduate in chemistry (specialising in organic chemistry), Delhi University. She finds combinatorial chemistry, in silico drug designing and molecular modelling interesting and her long term career plans would focus around these subjects. ` Back
	Siva Tulasi Siva Tulasi obtained her post graduate diploma in information technology from IIIT-Hyderabad (International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad), after her bachelor's degree in computer applications from Andhra University. The course at IBAB has given an insight into computational skills in biological applications. Computational biology, protein structure prediction and molecular modelling interest her and she would like to pursue a career in these fields. Back
	Sreelal Sankar obtained his bachelor's degree in ayurvedic medicine and surgery from the V. P. S. V Ayurveda College, Kotakkal, Kerala. He is interested in explaining proven traditional medicines in molecular terms and hopes his stay at IBAB will guide him in that direction. Sreelal wants to do research in the area of pharmacokinetics of ayurvedic drugs; action of external treatments in various systemic diseases and the benefits of ayurvedic massages in physiotherapy. He enjoys trekking and a game of table tennis and cricket. Back
	Swati Swayamprava is a postgraduate in microbiology from the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology. The course at IBAB has got her interested in the use of various bioinformatics tools, advanced cytogenetics and the study of DNA conformations. Her future plans include active research in molecular biotechnology with specific reference to industrial microbiology and zoological conservation. In her free time Swati likes to sketch and writes poetry. Back
	Tanushree A.B. is a graduate in computer engineering graduate from V. T. U (Visweswariah Technical University), Nitte, Karnataka. She is interested in homology modelling and gene prediction using the various tools of bioinformatics. She hopes to work in a reputed industry after she graduates from IBAB. Back
	Tarun Kumar Singh is a botany graduate from Bihar University, Muzzafarpur. He is interested in comparative genomics and proteomics and would like to develop and design drugs for microbial diseases. After his course at IBAB he would like to work in this area, either in academia or an industry. Tarun is also an avid sportsman and has played district level cricket. Back
	Vidyendra Sadanandan is a BTech (electrical and electronics) from the Government College of Engineering, Kannur, University of Calicut, Kerala. He has over 4 years of work experience as software professional and has worked in companies such as Transmatics Systems Ltd (R&D), GuildSoft Pvt. Ltd., and at the R&D Lab at CS Telecom. His work experience includes software projects for UNIDO, Vienna and various other clients in the US. Vidyendra believes that the training at IBAB has provided insight into utilizing his computational skills for efficient exploitation of biological information. His areas of interests are machine learning, dynamic programming, ANN, HMMs, genetic algorithms and data visualization. Back
	Vikrant Goel obtained his bachelor's degree in pharmacy from M. D. University, Rohtak, Haryana. His field of interest is the application of biotechnology in the pharma industry and drug designing and he would like to work in this area in the future. Back