Cell & Molecular Biologist
Investigating cellular responses, ageing and disease through extracellular vesicles, quantitative cell biology and functional assays.
I am a cell and molecular biologist interested in extracellular vesicles, cellular ageing, stress responses and quantitative functional biology.
My scientific path began with life-science training at the University of Delhi and continued with an MSc in Neuropharmacology at the University of Galway. I subsequently worked with Dr Brian McDonagh in Galway on redox biology, peroxiredoxins and mitochondrial disease mechanisms.
I then gained industry-linked research experience through OmniSpirant Ltd. and the Lambe Institute for Translational Research, contributing to engineered cell and extracellular-vesicle-based therapeutic delivery work. This strengthened my interest in translational experimental systems and biologically derived delivery platforms.
During my MSCA TiCardio doctoral research, I studied how ageing and cellular senescence alter endothelial cells and the extracellular vesicles they release, including the effects of senescent endothelial EVs on naïve recipient cells. The work combined primary human endothelial models, EV characterisation, functional assays and quantitative proteomics across collaborative research environments in France and Germany.
Most recently, in the Lavieu Lab at Université Paris Cité, I optimised and standardised quantitative NanoLuc-based assays in engineered mammalian cell systems to evaluate extracellular-vesicle cargo delivery, including work with modified and lipid-hybridised EVs in a cross-institute translational collaboration.
These experiences have converged around extracellular vesicles, ageing and stress biology, quantitative cell-based experimentation and proteomics. While these remain central to my background, I am also interested in applying this toolkit to broader translational research questions and other biological or therapeutic areas. Alongside research, I enjoy exploring entrepreneurial and innovation-oriented projects in parallel.
My work combines extracellular-vesicle biology, cellular ageing, quantitative cell biology and proteomics, with an interest in extending these approaches to broader translational questions.
Investigating extracellular vesicles through their composition, characterisation and biological effects, from ageing-associated EV phenotypes to uptake, intracellular cargo delivery and functional responses in recipient cells.
Studying how ageing and cellular senescence reshape endothelial-cell phenotypes and extracellular-vesicle properties, including the functional effects of senescent endothelial EVs on naïve recipient cells and thrombo-inflammatory readouts.
Building reproducible experimental workflows in mammalian cell systems through reporter-based assays, transfection optimisation, EV-dose optimisation, experimental controls and quantitative functional readouts.
Integrating LC-MS/MS proteomics with quantitative and pathway-level analysis to identify biologically relevant protein signatures, interpret EV datasets and prioritise candidates for functional investigation.
Featured Research Concept
A conceptual illustration of key cellular features and downstream consequences of senescence, reflecting a central biological theme explored during my doctoral research.
Research across academic, collaborative and industry-linked environments in France, Germany and Ireland.
Lavieu Lab · Université Paris Cité · Paris, France
Optimised and standardised quantitative NanoLuc-based functional assays in engineered HeLa donor–recipient systems to evaluate EV-mediated cargo delivery. The work included reproducible assay workflows and collaborative evaluation of modified and lipid-hybridised extracellular vesicles.
Aix-Marseille Université · C2VN · France & Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz · CTH · Germany
Horizon 2020-funded doctoral research investigating how ageing and cellular senescence alter endothelial cells and their extracellular vesicles, including functional effects of senescent endothelial EVs on naïve recipient cells. The work combined endothelial cell biology, EV characterisation, thrombo-inflammatory assays and quantitative proteomics.
CTH Mainz & Leibniz Institute for Analytical Sciences (ISAS), Dortmund · Germany
Collaborative research and training within the TiCardio network, including proteomics-focused work at ISAS Dortmund and international doctoral training at CTH Mainz.
OmniSpirant Ltd. / Lambe Institute for Translational Research · University of Galway · Ireland
Contributed to an Enterprise Ireland-supported programme involving engineered mesenchymal stromal cells and EV/exosome-based therapeutic-delivery platforms, including EV isolation, PEGylation, characterisation, tracking and experimental documentation.
School of Medicine · University of Galway · Ireland · Research with Dr Brian McDonagh
Investigated peroxiredoxins, redox signalling and mitochondrial biology using protein biochemistry, electrophoretic approaches and quantitative analysis, building an early foundation in cellular stress and disease mechanisms.
Selected peer-reviewed publications, current research outputs and doctoral work.
Original research manuscript
Currently under peer review
Thrombosis and Haemostasis · 123(8):808–839
View publicationAtherosclerosis · 319:121–131
View publicationMethods in Molecular Biology · Vol. 1855 · 279–286
View publicationAix-Marseille Université / Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
View thesisExperimental and analytical expertise spanning quantitative cell biology, extracellular vesicles, molecular biology, imaging and proteomics.
Gene & Tonic · Paris · 2026–Present
I co-founded and organise Gene & Tonic at the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris, an interdisciplinary science-communication and networking initiative bringing researchers, students and life-science communities together through accessible talks, discussions and community events.
The initiative received €1,500 in FIR 2026 project funding from the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris to support its programme and development.
Scientific talks · Interdisciplinary discussion · Community building
Recognition, competitive funding, scientific leadership and professional development alongside my research career.
I also enjoy exploring entrepreneurial and innovation-oriented projects in parallel with my scientific work. Further research activities, presentations and professional details are available in my academic CV.
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