Rakesh Mishra
Rakesh Mishra | |
|---|---|
 Indian Geneticist; Former Director, CSIR-CCMB; Director, TIGS, Bengaluru | |
| Born | 14 April 1961 [1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Allahabad[2] |
| Spouse(s) | Krishnaveni Mishra |
| Children | Chetan Mishra, Sachin Mishra |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | , |
| Institutions | Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad |
| Website | Homepage |
Rakesh Kumar Mishra is an Indian scientist specializing in genomics and epigenetics.[3] Mishra retired as the 6th director of CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad, India,[4] on the April 30th, 2021. He is currently the Director of TIGS, Bengaluru and holds J. C. Bose Fellowship at CCMB.
Biography[]
He is an elected fellow of the Indian National Academy of Science, New Delhi,[5] the Indian Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences and the .[2]
He is also a life member of .[6] Dr. Mishra obtained his master's degree in chemistry[2] and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry[2] from the University of Allahabad and was appointed Director CCMB by CSIR, assuming charge on 19 May 2016.[4] Dr. Mishra has also edited and contributed a chapter to the book, .[7]
Mishra had previously held post doctoral positions at the , Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, University of Bordeaux, France and University of Geneva, Switzerland prior to joining CSIR-CCMB in 2001.[2]
Research interests[]
Mishra investigates genome organisation focusing on evolutionarily conserved regions, structure of chromatin material and epigenetic regulation of genes during embryonic development stages.[4]
As a director of CCMB[]
Mishra assumed charge of CCMB on 19 May 2016. Some of the hallmark initiatives that he started in CCMB include:
- CCMB's efforts in developing lab-grown meat
- CCMB's fight against COVID-19
References[]
- ^ http://www.insa.nic.in/writereaddata/UpLoadedFiles/PINSA/Vol80_2014_5_Art17.pdf
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Desk, News (21 May 2016). "Dr Rakesh Mishra appointed as the new Director of CCMB, Hyderabad". BioVoiceNews.
- ^ http://www.insaindia.res.in/pdf/YearBook_2016.pdf
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Somasekhar, M. "Rakesh Kumar Mishra appointed as CCMB director". @businessline.
- ^ Rao, Ch Sushil (28 October 2014). "CCMB research finds B12 deficiency leads to low birth weight". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "List of Proteomics Society (India) Members". Proteomics Society, India. Proteomics Society, India. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ Mishra, Rakesh K. (30 December 2013). Chromosomes to Genome. ISBN 9789380026213.
External links[]
- Rakesh Mishra publications indexed by Google Scholar
- 1961 births
- Living people
- University of Allahabad alumni
- Indian geneticists
- Indian molecular biologists