Purva
PhD Scholar
Inquisitive and highly motivated graduate student working towards personalized medicine.
Completed M.Tech in Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur.
With strong background in biotechnology and hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, my focus is on evaluating epithelial damage in Human Nose Organoid-Air Liquid Interface model.
Besides donning a sports cap and an avid reader, I love to express myself through dance.
Unraveling the complexity of disease progression through organoid models, so as to devise effective diagnostic and treatment methods is what we at Orgamed Lab are aiming for.
Completed M.Tech in Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur.
With strong background in biotechnology and hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, my focus is on evaluating epithelial damage in Human Nose Organoid-Air Liquid Interface model.
Besides donning a sports cap and an avid reader, I love to express myself through dance.
Unraveling the complexity of disease progression through organoid models, so as to devise effective diagnostic and treatment methods is what we at Orgamed Lab are aiming for.
Gayathri R.
PhD Scholar
Gayathri is from a biotechnology background and has worked on various innovative projects in the areas of diagnostic technologies, virology and molecular biology. She has received the UGC Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child and qualified in national-level examinations such as GATE, UGC NET, and DBT-JRF.
Currently, as a Ph.D. scholar in the Orgamed Lab at the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, IIT Madras, she is dedicated to translational research, her area of interest. Here, she focuses on uncovering the mechanisms of respiratory viral pathogenesis and developing therapeutic solutions using organoid model systems, aiming to integrate research findings and their clinical applications.
She also explores the world beyond the lab, finds balance and joy engaging in extra-curricular activities, and unwinds to the rhythms of good music.
Currently, as a Ph.D. scholar in the Orgamed Lab at the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, IIT Madras, she is dedicated to translational research, her area of interest. Here, she focuses on uncovering the mechanisms of respiratory viral pathogenesis and developing therapeutic solutions using organoid model systems, aiming to integrate research findings and their clinical applications.
She also explores the world beyond the lab, finds balance and joy engaging in extra-curricular activities, and unwinds to the rhythms of good music.
Dr. Lawanya Natarajan
Post Doctoral Researcher
Dr. Lawanya Natarajan is a postdoctoral researcher in the OrgAMED lab. She completed her PhD in protein biophysics at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, focusing on the folding and binding mechanisms of antibiotic-sequestering proteins that contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Beyond her research endeavors, Lawanya enjoys music, art and writing poetry.
Aarti Muralitharan
PhD Scholar
Aarti Muralitharan joined the lab in January 2025 as a PhD scholar. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from Bharathidasan University. Before joining IIT Madras, she worked as a Project Associate at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), where she gained valuable experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques.
Her research interests lie in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying human diseases through organoid-based models. She is particularly interested in exploring how these advanced 3D systems can be used to study disease pathogenesis, regenerative medicine, and drug development.
Beyond her academic pursuits, Aarti enjoys playing badminton, immersing herself in K dramas and singing. She has also been formally trained in Carnatic music, which continues to be a meaningful creative outlet for her.