Anjana Ramdas Nair

Anjana Ramdas Nair, Ph.D., currently serves as a Senior Laboratory Research Scientist at The Francis Crick Institute, focusing on disease modeling related to TGF-b signaling in rare connective tissue disorders using patient-derived cell types and CRISPR technology. Previous experience includes a role as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at New York University Abu Dhabi, where novel imaging-based tools for tracking fat accumulation in zebrafish were developed. Anjana completed a Ph.D. at the University of Basel, investigating cellular and molecular mechanisms in Drosophila neuroblasts. Earlier academic pursuits involved significant research internships, including an academic research internship at The University of Manchester studying E. Coli proteome effects and an internship at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology profiling embryonic development. Educational qualifications encompass a Bachelor's in Biotechnology from Manipal Institute of Technology and a Master's in Biotechnology from The University of Manchester.