Shashi Prakash Singh

Shashi Prakash Singh is a postdoctoral scientist in the lab of Dr Riti Sharan, Texas Biomedical Research Institute (TBRI), South-West National Primate Centre (SNPRC), San Antonio, Texas. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Zoology (Hons.) from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, a master’s in biotechnology from the School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and a Ph.D. from the Special Center for Molecular Medicine (SCMM), JNU, New Delhi, India. Shashi brings a wealth of knowledge and a relentless passion for scientific discovery.

During his Ph.D., Shashi delved into the intricate mechanisms of microRNAs in both active and latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, he is studying the M.tb and HIV-1 coinfection pathogenesis in humanized mice and non-human primates (NHPs) models.

Leveraging Immunohistochemistry and multi-parameter Flow Cytometry (FACS), he aims to unravel the underlying mechanisms of latent tuberculosis and viral pathogenesis, to contribute to the development of innovative therapies and preventive strategies.

Outside the lab, Shashi enjoys hiking, cooking, reading history, and exploring the local area.