Sherry Bhalla

computational Biologist

[Shae McLaughlin @shae_mcl]

It’s estimated that the Protein Data Bank (PDB) cost around $13B to create. Alphafold was only possible because of it. If we want ML to solve biology, we should be funding the creation of databases and the development of new assay technologies. ML is nothing without data.

[CSIR-IGIB @IGIBSocial]

Hot off the press: As TB continues to demand long and complex treatment regimens, @VivekRaoigib and his team at @IGIBSocial explored the potential of repurposing sertraline, an FDA-approved antidepressant, as an adjunct to standard TB therapy. The study shows that combining sertraline with frontline TB drugs significantly reduces bacterial burden and improves lung pathology,without compromising the drug pharmacokinetics.
Read here: https://t.co/YUM5OGHdA7

Congratulations to the team @KanikaBisht07 @VivekRaoigib

@souvik_csir @CSIR_IND

[Sherry Bhalla @BhallaSherry]

Diwali Moments with the Lab crew
The Diwali spirit shone brighter as our lab team gathered under the trees! Laughter filled the air,paired with more delicious treats. The tables overflowed with joy and stories of past adventures, making it a perfect escape from our usual screens.

[CSIR-NIScPR @CSIR_NIScPR]

🔬 CSIR-IGIB: Genomics Knowledge Partner for India’s Health Revolution 🇮🇳

From decoding rare diseases to pioneering cell-based therapies, @IGIBSocial is at the forefront of affordable genomics-driven healthcare. 🧬✨

🔹 Focus areas: Rare, lifestyle & infectious diseases
🔹 Achievements: Thousands of disease-causing mutations identified
🔹 Innovations: Gene editing, diagnostic panels & drug discovery

Since 1977, CSIR-IGIB has been unlocking the power of genomics and integrative biology — bringing science closer to the people.

@DrJitendraSingh | @CSIR_IND | @GVRayasam | @PIB_India | @DDNewslive | @UrduDoordarshan | @airnewsalerts | @AkashvaniAIR | @CsirJigyasa | @CSIR_HRDG

#37Labs37Innovations #Genomics #HealthForAll #Innovation #Biotech #RareDiseases #LifeSciences #ScientificIndia #ViksitBharat2047

[AcSIR @AcSIR_India]

🧬 Institute Spotlight: CSIR–IGIB, New Delhi

Carrying forward our series on AcSIR’s 79 research institutes, today we bring you CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB), New Delhi is a pioneer in genomics-driven discoveries and translational biology.

🔎 Key Research Areas:
🔹 Genomics & Molecular Medicine
🔹 Immunology & Infectious Disease Biology
🔹 Cardiopulmonary Disease Biology
🔹 Chemical & Systems Biology
🔹 Informatics & Big Data
🔹 Integrative & Functional Biology

🎓 Admissions Open: Ph.D. (Jan 2026 Session)
📅 Last date to apply: October 21, 2025
🌐Apply here: https://t.co/ecV2UKQZBa

Join a vibrant research ecosystem at the forefront of life sciences, data science, and medical innovation.

@IGIBSocial @CSIR_IND @Prof_ManojDhar @DrNKalaiselvi @ICMRDELHI @IndiaDST @ugc_india @EduMinOfIndia @DrJitendraSingh @PMOIndia

#AcSIR #IGIB #PhDAdmissions #Jan2026 #Innovation #Researchh #Genomics #Biology #PhDAdmissions

[Lana Garmire 🌶 @GarmireGroup]

Congratulations to @ckumardeep and @OlivierPoirion for your impressive achievement! Proud of you guys!

[DBT/WT India Alliance @India_Alliance]

Read this tenth article of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science series, where we feature @Sci_Lipi, our Intermediate Fellow at the @IGIBSocial: https://t.co/Paf0Xx3cbT

The article talks about her journey in structural biology, shaped by @mukerjim's mentorship.

[Sherry Bhalla @BhallaSherry]

Latest work from our lab is available now as preprint.
We showed how alternative promoters (AAPs) drive Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) biology and patient outcomes.
https://t.co/jQ4KOWxpKP
#TNBC #BreastCancer #AlternativePromoters #PrecisionOncology

[Department of Biotechnology @DBTIndia]

Dr. Sheetal Gandotra from @IGIBSocial discussed effective management strategies for tackling TB co-morbidities, that pose the real burden with invisible impact. The talk highlighted TB-Diabetes twin epidemic along with the often overlooked link between TB and depression.

#WorldTBDay #TBMuktBharat

@DrJitendraSingh
@rajesh_gokhale

[Sherry Bhalla @BhallaSherry]

@Rakesh_IGIB @ThisIsReckitt @ETEnvironment @ScienceNews @CSIR_IND Congratulations

[VivekRaoLab @VivekRaoLab]

Delighted to be a part of INDIA Innovation Summit held at Bharat Mandapam. It was an amazing experience sharing our work with the renowned researchers & policy makers with the goal to eradicate TB. @VivekRaoigib @IGIBSocial @bNikitaa @KanikaBisht07 @Anjali__singh03 @ICMRDELHI

[CSIR, India @CSIR_IND]

On #NationalScienceDay2025, CSIR-IGIB brings science to the streets!

To celebrate the legacy of Dr. C.V. Raman, posters have been displayed along C.V. Raman Marg, South Delhi, spreading awareness and igniting curiosity about the wonders of science!

Let’s celebrate science for society!

@IGIBSocial #ScienceForAll

[Mohit Kumar Jolly @mkjolly15]

Applications open for computational oncology workshop @iitmadras @IBSE_IITM co-organized with @karthikraman (March 20-21); deadline: Jan 26.
Keynote lecture by Prof. @PhilipMaini @UniofOxford.

https://t.co/ke34TlNIrV

@Rukmini_Vantage @saketkc @Sharath_lab @rakeshthejoy @CI_WIA

[Yair Einhorn @yaireinhorn]

1/Here’s an excellent article - published in the recent @WIRED issue, by Nobel prize winner Jennifer Doudna about how AI & machine learning are amplifying the impact of CRISPR & Gene editing in all walks of life - medicine, agriculture, climate change & research landscape.🧵👇

[Sherry Bhalla @BhallaSherry]

As we wrap up the year, our team gathered to celebrate, reflect on the year's lessons, and share hopes for 2025. Wishing you a Happy New Year 2025 from the Computational and Systems Biology Lab!

[Mohit Kumar Jolly @mkjolly15]

Applications open for 6-week undergraduate summer training program 2025 at Param Hansa Center for Computational Oncology, @iiscbangalore.

Deadline: Jan 31, 2025.
https://t.co/gDuV35EyhJ

@biopatrika @IndiaBioscience @DynamicsLiving @SMBMathOnco @BE_IISc @cphms_aic @rakeshthejoy

[VivekRaoLab @VivekRaoLab]

Congratulations to Mahima for winning the best poster award by Royal Society of Chemistry for her work titled "Development of Rapid & Robust Screen for Intracellular Antimycobacterial Activity" in the International Conference of Innovations for Biotechnology held at JNU,New Delhi

[Chetana Sachidanandan @ChetanaX]

Last date extended to October 15th. Apply now! Interview Dates will be revised and notified soon! @IGIBSocial

[dana_peer @dana_peer]

This talk was stunning, proteomics has made real progress and @labs_mann s talk was a master class in science

[Sherry Bhalla @BhallaSherry]

@mkjolly15 @SMB_MathBiology @iiscbangalore @biopatrika @BE_IISc @DynamicsLiving @rakeshthejoy @BSBEIITK1 @Rice_BIOE @IndiaBioscience @CancerSysBio @DevBioClub @serbonline Congratulations