Linking COPD to Lung Cancer Progression

Linking COPD to Lung Cancer ProgressionPrincipal Investigator Dr. Anubama RajanChronic inflammation and impaired repair mechanisms in COPD create a high-risk environment for lung cancer development. This study utilizes spatial transcriptomics and organoid models to...

Understanding RSV’s Role in Lung Health

Understanding RSV’s Role in Lung HealthPrincipal Investigator Dr. Anubama RajanBrief Summary of Project This project explores how early-life Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections impact lung development and contribute to chronic respiratory diseases like...

NCB induced Epithelial Damage in COPD

Investigating the Mechanisms of Nanocarbon Black-Induced Epithelial Damage in COPDPrincipal Investigator Dr. Anubama RajanBrief Summary of Project This project aims to evaluate how nanocarbon black (nCB) induces epithelial damage in a human nose organoid (HNO)...

Renal tube in Glass Tube

Renal Tube in Glass TubeCo-Principal Investigator Dr. Rajan RavichandranBenefits Modelling renal diseases ○ Renal failure ○ Alternative for Dialysis

Heart & Lung in a lab

Heart & Lung in a Lab Co-Principal Investigator Dr. K.R. BalakrishnanBenefits Organ transplantation ○ Lab donors ○ Help reduce failure