Dr. Subhajyoti De is a Professor of Cancer Systems Biology at Rutgers Cancers Institute and the PI of the laboratory. Subho did his undergraduate in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, before receiving a PhD from the University of Cambridge and completing postdoctoral research at Harvard School of Public Health. He is driven by how the knowledge of the cancer initiation and progression could be utilized for better detection and treatment of cancer. He enjoys solving puzzles, traveling with family, and reading.

Luisa Quezada Ziesse is a Ph.D. student in the Quantitative Biomedicine program at Rutgers University. She completed her bachelor’s in Biomathematics at Rutgers University. She’s interested in utilizing mathematical and computational approaches to understand and predict disease evolution. In this lab, she’s working on studying spatial transcriptomics and cfRNA through computational tools. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, watching movies, playing video games, and drawing. 

Akshaya Selvarajan is a Ph.D. student in the Molecular bioscience program at Rutgers University. She completed her masters from the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai.  She is very interested in applying computational genomics approaches to advance translational cancer research for advancing personalized treatment strategies to cancer patients. 

Dr. Real Sumayya Abdul Sattar is a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist with an excellent background in cancer and molecular biology. She has completed her PhD from India in cancer biology. Her main research interest includes molecular analysis of cancer associated genes to explore their potentiality as molecular biomarkers for early screening, diagnosis, and prognosis of cancer. Her research is centered around the utility of cell-free nucleic acids as biomarkers and CRISPR-based non-invasive diagnosis. Her long-term research goals involve becoming an independent researcher and developing a comprehensive panel of non-invasive cancer biomarkers which would translate into better clinical outcome of cancer patients.

Ahmad Salman Sirajee is a Ph.D. student in the Molecular bioscience program at Rutgers University. He completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Microbiology from the University of Dhaka. He is very interested in applying computational power to solve biological problems, particularly in detecting diseases and finding suitable therapeutic approaches. In this lab, he is currently working on analyzing sequencing data to study cell-cell and cell-microbiome interactions in the tumor microenvironment. He enjoys watching football (soccer) matches, playing sports such as cricket, table tennis, etc., and traveling.

Sophia Bhalla is a medical student at RWJMS. She completed her undergraduate degree in religion from Princeton University before earning a research-based M.S. from the Brody School of Medicine. She is interested in surgery and translational research and aspires to use scientific advancements to improve patient care. Sophia enjoys writing, yoga, and going to the beach with friends.

Vignesh Venkat is an undergraduate student in Computer science, Mathematics and Cognitive Science at Rutgers. He is interested in applying AI/ML to cancer genomics and transcriptomics.

Dr Rajalaxmi Sharanappa is a physician and enjoys exploring advancements in medicine and health. Currently pursuing a master's in Clinical and Translational Science, she is learning to apply computational biology to precision medicine research. Grateful for every opportunity to learn, she embraces knowledge as a constant companion—both in her professional journey and life’s experiences.

Pratyush Venkatesh is a certified EMT with Rutgers EMS. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science degree at Rutgers University. His lifelong aspiration to become a doctor stems from a deep inspiration to address the widespread need for accessible and proper medical care.