The Singh Lab
Plant Molecular Physiology & Functional Genomics

Head of the Group

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Pallavi completed her PhD with Alok Sinha at the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) in India, followed by a brief postdoctoral fellowship with Adam Bogdanove at Cornell University in the USA. She then moved to Cambridge UK as John Henry Coates Research Fellow with Julian Hibberd. In September 2022, she started her own research group at the University of Essex, focusing on various aspects of photosynthesis and using natural variation and functional genomic approaches to enhance our understanding of complex traits such as water use.

Pallavi is a principal investigator within the Essex Plant Innovation Centre (EPIC), where she employs advanced interdisciplinary technologies to drive a significant improvement in agricultural productivity and sustainability. She has received Young Scientist Awards from the National Academy of Sciences, India and the Indian National Science Academy in 2017 and 2019, respectively.

Research Assistant

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She is a second year Biological sciences student from Mexico. She is interested in Plant Science research and hopes to pursue a masters and PhD. In her spare time she does Kickboxing, Climbing and plays the guitar. In 2022 she attended the Gatsby plant science summer seminar. She has lived in Mexico, Holland, England, Denmark and Spain.

Research Assistant

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Natalia is a second year Biological sciences student 

She is interested in plant biology and genetics, she wants to peruse a career in research.

she likes origami and playing the piano

She attended the plant Gatsby plant science summer school in 2022 

Research Assistant

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She is a second year Biological Sciences undergraduate at the University of Essex. Her areas of interest include Cell and Plant Biology.

She hopes to pursue a Masters and PhD after her graduation. She also like to work in a research lab to acquire skills before she goes on to pursue one.

She is also a Gatsby alumna and a Plant Champion.

Her hobbies include travelling, dance and rock climbing.