Host-Pathogen Interaction Lab

We study innate immunity, host-pathogen interaction, and microbial evasion. Research lab of Dr. Sandhya Ganesan @SandhyaGansan at SOB @bio_iisertvm @tvmiiser.

[Sandhya Ganesan @SandhyaGansan]

A new academic year starts & a sad farewell to MS students of @SandhyaLab -Ann Mary, Bhavya, Roshin, Simna! Wonderful to witness their growth, achievements and how their consistent hardwork and dedication elevated our work. Hearty wishes to them, lab and all graduates @tvmiiser

[School of Biology, IISER-Thiruvananthapuram @bio_iisertvm]

📢 Applications are now open for the PhD in Biological Sciences at @bio_iisertvm (starting Aug 2025).
Last date to apply: May 1, 2025
Selection: Based on 2 rounds of interviews
📌 Apply now & spread the word!
🔗 More info: https://t.co/3vcULN0Ott
#PhDOpportunity #IISER @tvmiiser

[Santosh Chauhan @Chauhanlab_ILS]

Announcing, one of a unique conference. #CellDeath, #Innateimmunity, and #Autophagy. Top speakers, top Science. website -open soon- Please retweet. @EMBO @India_Alliance @ccmb_csir @CSIR_IND @jkagan1 @dixitvishva @vpderetic @v_hornung @ThiruKanneganti @ClareBryant13 @iDikic2

[Hrithik Kumar @iHrithik27]

Incredibly grateful to be part of the 43rd Mahabaleshwar Conference on Membranes & Organelles at Alibaug! Enriching experience & very unique student-centric seminar. Many thanks to the organizers @TIFRScience. Also thanks to my PI @SandhyaGansan, for the support & encouragement.

[Sandhya Ganesan @SandhyaGansan]

Wonderful 3 days filled with science & discussion in the comfort of our beautiful campus! Added excitement was our student @iHrithik27 winning poster prize! Congrats to Hrithik, @SandhyaLab and immense gratitude to @tvmiiser @bio_iisertvm @serbonline @ANRFIndia @India_Alliance.

[Hrithik Kumar @iHrithik27]

Very Happy to share our latest research and receive my FIRST Best Poster Prize at the 5th Frontier Symposium in Biology. Grateful to my PI @SandhyaGansan for her immense guidance. And thanks to the organizers for curating an incredible scientific feast!
@SandhyaLab @bio_iisertvm

[School of Biology, IISER-Thiruvananthapuram @bio_iisertvm]

Today we come to the close of the FS-BIO 2025 meeting. We are grateful to all the eminent speakers who enthralled the audience for 3 days with talks on diverse biological topics. We also thank all the audience members for their enthusiastic participation & discussion.

[Annapurna Allu @Allu_Anu]

Indeed, such a beautiful campus! With such a nice team of Bio faculty @bio_iisertvm @tvmiiser Wonderful symposium-amazing talks by speakers and students. Energetic poster sessions!
Was glad to present our work, and meet excellent scientists from across the country!

[Sriram Varahan @sriram_varahan]

@MahakSharma23 @indranilb4u @benubrata The final session of Day 2 had 5 amazing talks by Sarika (NII), @MotianiRaj1 @SandhyaGansan @UrmiBandyopadh1 & Manjula (RCB) on topics ranging from host-pathogen interactions to lysosomal amino acid storage in health and disease

Looking forward to Day 3 of the Meeting @ccmb_csir

[Sriram Varahan @sriram_varahan]

Excited to kickstart the 6th @Autophagy_India meeting @ccmb_csir with @Chauhanlab_ILS

Looking forward to the amazing line-up of talks and poster sessions 😊

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[School of Biology, IISER-Thiruvananthapuram @bio_iisertvm]

We are ready to host our annual flagship meeting "Frontiers Symposium in Biology" with a stellar lineup of speakers from Feb 7-9, 25. We welcome students from outside @tvmiiser to register for the symposium before Jan 25, 25.
https://t.co/ltvVi4QxBG

[Sandhya Ganesan @SandhyaGansan]

Happy to share our article on
@SciSoup. Ira Zibbu @cool_scootre & I address 10 FAQs on research internships. Hope it helps undergraduate aspirants! Our gratitude to @tvmiiser @bio_iisertvm @serbonline @India_Alliance @ignitelsf for supporting research & internships @SandhyaLab.

[Autophagy India Network (AIN) @Autophagy_India]

This time @ccmb_csir ....Again it's time, for the gang to meet. Lots of Science and lots of 😎. @sriram_varahan @Banerjeeiitb @MahakSharma23 @amit_tuli @benubrata @ahuja_77 @indranilb4u @Sci_Lipi @NitinRammohan @tamminenilab @MotianiRaj1 @RaviManjithaya @RohanKhadilkarr

[Host-Pathogen Interaction Lab @SandhyaLab]

Season's greetings from all of us at Sandhya lab! ✨️🎄

[Host-Pathogen Interaction Lab @SandhyaLab]

@SandhyaLab was delighted to host a group of talented winter school students from across the nation. We had a fun-filled day of engaging scientific discussions and learning, and were inspired by their curiosity and enthusiasm for science! @tvmiiser

[School of Biology, IISER-Thiruvananthapuram @bio_iisertvm]

"IISER TVM is excited to host the 3rd edition of "New Ideas in Molecular Evolution" (NEMO3)- a national annual meeting that aims to bring together scientists bridging the gap between molecular & evolutionary biology. More details can be seen here: https://t.co/i2A4AcUimP."

[Host-Pathogen Interaction Lab @SandhyaLab]

A joyous evening at Symbiotica 2024 - the annual mixer event organized by the School of Biology, IISER Thiruvananthapuram. ✨️
@bio_iisertvm @tvmiiser

[School of Biology, IISER-Thiruvananthapuram @bio_iisertvm]

Applications are now open for the PhD program at @bio_iisertvm for the Vasanth 2025 semester. Apply by November 17, 2024, to embark on your research journey. For details on eligibility and the selection process, visit: https://t.co/KBAaKBuPLP @tvmiiser

[Host-Pathogen Interaction Lab @SandhyaLab]

Diwali vibes at @SandhyaLab!✨️
Colors, laughter and festive spirit!

Wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous Diwali!🪔
@tvmiiser @bio_iisertvm #DiwaliCelebration