I began my scientific journey in Prof. Zofia Szweykowska-Kulinska's laboratory at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland, where I explored miRNA biogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana for my BSc and MSc theses. I earned the degree in Biotechnology in 2012. I then pursued a PhD in Biochemistry at the same university under the mentorship of Prof. Mikołaj Olejniczak, investigating the interactions between bacterial small RNAs and the chaperone protein Hfq. I completed my PhD in 2017.

After completing my PhD, I joined Prof. Sarah Woodson’s lab at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA, to further investigate Hfq-RNA interactions using single-molecule techniques. In September 2022, I launched my lab, where we study RNA-protein interactions in bacterial RNA targeting, degradation, and translation. We employ various techniques, including in vivo fluorescence assays, biochemical assays, and single-molecule TIRF microscopy. Our lab is also passionate about understanding phages and their relationships with bacterial hosts through transcriptomic and mass spectrometry studies.

The first important occurrence in my life was the fact I was born. Some years later, I got myself in this whole biology business. I started with effort to understand replication of two plasmids from Klebsiella pneumoniae. Then, during my PhD I was introduced to the wonderful world of small RNAs, when I tried to elucidate the role of the small RNA GraL and its role in regulation of GreA protein. Now I am preoccupied with the mechanisms of recognition between sRNAs and mRNAs and how it all fits into degradation machinery of the cell. Throw on some translation in the mixand it forms complicated mess of cellular interactions and regulations that one day may be untangled. I hope to contribute to this achievement.

I'm Adithya, from Hyderabad, India. I'm a trained biochemist who is extremely enthusiastic to understand the complexities of life, learn about its mysteries and be amazed. I fascinate bacteriophages and currently pursuing them full time - thinking like a phage. I enjoy reading science classics, big fan of Claude Shannon, Charles Darwin and Richard Dawkins and their ideologies. Outside the lab l bike, hike, venture into the woods and cook. Always up for anything new!

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been interested in biology and wanted to purse a career in medical field. Upon discovering how fascinating laboratory work can be, I applied to Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology at University of Gdańsk and Medical University of Gdańsk. My Bachelor thesis concerned antibacterial properties of Pseudomonas donghuensis and my Master’s explored this topic further, focusing on Type VI Secretion System. In addition to my studies, I also completed two internships: one in the Institute of Oceanology (Polish Academy of Science) and the other in the Laboratory of Biologically Active Compounds (UG), where I was then employed and assisted with projects exploring interactions between silver nanoparticles and naphthoquinones.

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from the University of Łódź. Since September 2023, I have been employed as a Senior Laboratory Technician at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology. My responsibilities include the preparation and sterilization of various solid and liquid media, the cultivation of competent bacteria, and the maintenance of laboratory equipment.

In addition to my professional duties, I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Biology at the University of Łódź. In my free time, I enjoy reading books, skiing, and playing board games.