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Rishab Panda

Rishab is a third-year graduate candidate in the Nilsson Group. In his research, he seeks to understand the interactions between novel amphipathic peptides and model lipid membranes. A better understanding of peptide-lipid interactions can lead to the development of novel antimicrobial drugs. In another project, he is working on the development of coacervate-forming small molecules and their potential applications in drug delivery.

Education:

2024 – Integrated B.S.- M.S. in Chemistry (major) and Biology (minor), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali (Mohali, Punjab, India).

Awards and Honors:

  • Moses Passer Fellowship, University of Rochester (2026-27).
  • Sherman-Clarke Fellowship, University of Rochester (2024-25).