Doctoral candidate

DC7 Isorchand Chongtham

Profile

My B. Sc, Life Science from the University of Delhi, India, invigorated in me the scientific temper to undertake a career in science. During my Molecular Biotechnology Master’s internship at the University of Turin, Italy, under Prof. Eliana Gianolio, I worked on developing a novel cancer theranostic iron complex that can be used as an MRI contrast agent, photodynamic drug, and optical imaging agent. These experiences spearheaded my keen interest in solving one of the complex problems in modern medicine – cancer.

Upon joining Dr. Sònia Guil’s group for my Ph.D., I am focusing on understanding the influence of m6A machinery on lncRNA and circRNA biogenesis in multiple myeloma (MM). We will perform mechanistic studies in cell lines to unravel their impact on MM pathophysiology. Moreover, the utility of ncRNA as biomarkers for MM will be evaluated at various stages of post-diagnosis and treatment in patients.