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Shubham Kumar is a graduate student at the Regional Biotechnology Centre, Faridabad, India. Shubham enjoys solving problems and learning new skills. He loves science fiction, particularly Star Wars.
Shubham’s research interests include finding the link between innate and adaptive immunity. His primary goal is to investigate the variables that govern T-cell responsiveness. He is looking at what genes are involved as well as what cellular components and pathways are responsible.
Tell us a bit about the current research work that you are part of?
I was a member of a study that looked at the function of neutrophils in inducing a skewed immunological response by T cells, which can lead to severe disease. There is evidence that neutrophils play a critical role in producing severe viral infection as well as severe inflammation.
What made you choose the field of Immunology over others?
I was very amazed when I learned that everyone has an immune system which protects us and is constantly evolving. There are lot of mysteries about how the immune system works. I believe understanding the immune system can help us eradicate diseases in the future.
What drew you to Immunopaedia?
I attended an Immunopedia session where they taught skills such as reading scientific papers, writing abstracts and more. I was so delighted by the programme that I decided to join Immunopedia to help other students and learn more.
What advice do you have for fellow researchers that are interested in Immunology?
My advice to my peers is to be consistent and hardworking. Students often make the error of not preparing ahead of time. I recommend that junior scientists figure out what field they want to be in, join a lab to obtain experience and work their way up the ladder. A person can be successful if he or she follows a well-defined route.
If you were not involved in Immunology, what other fields do you see yourself contributing to?
If I had not been an immunologist, I suppose I would have become a bureaucrat since I enjoy analyzing data and drawing conclusions. I want to do something meaningful which can have a good impact on other people’s lives.
If you could learn and perform an assay/laboratory technique of your dreams, which one would that be and why?
I would like to learn single cell sequencing as it is one of the best techniques to learn new things about cells.
If someone was visiting New Dehli (India) for the first time, what do you feel are top things they should see?
If you want to view historical sites, I recommend visiting the Red Fort and the Qutab Minar. There are businesses there where you can buy anything and enjoy tasty food. There are also lovely gardens, such as the Rose Garden.
