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Regenerative Medicine Laboratory · SMST, IIT Kharagpur

Engineering the body’s power to heal & regenerate

Led by Dr. Nishant Chakravorty, our team explores the limitless possibilities of regenerative medicine — harnessing stem cells, biotechnology and molecular medicine to unlock the human body’s potential to renew itself.

  • Stem Cells
  • Biomaterials
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Translation
  • Lab No. 402, SMST
  • Est. 2015
  • 54+ Publications
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About the Lab

Pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery & healing

At RegMedLab IIT KGP, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of scientific research and innovation. Our team brings together leading minds in regenerative medicine, dedicated to exploring new avenues of healing and discovery.

By harnessing the power of stem cells and biotechnology, we work towards a future where chronic diseases become a thing of the past and human health is extended to its fullest potential.

  • Stem cell & molecular medicine
  • RNA-gene-protein Interactions
  • Biomaterials for regeneration
  • Drug & gene delivery systems
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Our Focus

From pathology to regeneration

Our research connects disease biology with RNA-based interventions, biomaterials and translational regeneration platforms.

Beta-thalassemia 01

Beta-thalassemia

Studying genetic blood disorders and therapeutic strategies such as fetal hemoglobin reactivation.

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Bone & cartilage disorders 02

Bone & cartilage disorders

Developing biomaterials and regenerative approaches for osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and skeletal repair.

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Soft tissue regeneration 03

Soft tissue regeneration

Designing materials and delivery systems that support implant fixation and soft tissue healing.

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Core Competencies

Enabling platforms for intervention

Bioinformatics

RNA-gene-protein relationships

Genetic Mods

Nucleic acid modulators

Delivery Systems

Drug, gene and biomaterial delivery

Cell Biology

Stem cells and cell culture

Clinical Tools

Research and technology applications

Nishant
Principal Investigator

Dr. Nishant Chakravorty

MBBS · M.Med.Sci.&Tech. (IIT KGP) · PhD (Australia) · FRSB (UK)

Associate Professor, School of Medical Science & Technology, IIT Kharagpur · Head, Regenerative Medicine Lab

A physician-scientist bridging medicine, engineering and translational biotechnology, Dr. Chakravorty leads work across beta-thalassemia, fetal hemoglobin regulation, biomaterials, implant integration and regenerative medicine platforms.

Former Chairperson, Indian National Young Academy of Science (2024-2026)
IAP Young Physician Leaders program, representing India (2021)
Editorial roles with PLOS ONE, Molecular Biology Reports and Frontiers
FRSB, Royal Society of Biology, UK · Institute Silver Medal, IIT Kharagpur
54Journal publications
3Patents filed/granted
16Major R&D projects
Our People

The minds behind the science

Present students, alumni and collaborators contributing to regenerative medicine research at SMST, IIT Kharagpur.

Current Members

PhD students actively contributing to the lab's ongoing research work.

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Adari Ghosh

Adari Ghosh

Project Scientist

Adari Ghosh

Adari Ghosh

Designation

Project Scientist

Work Responsibilities

Lab management, Billing, Procurement, and Vendor Co-ordination, Familiarity with GEM Portal and Purchase order management, Proficient in documentation and Computer operation, also helping students in laboratory work.

Anu Agarwal

Anu Agarwal

Epigenetics in Fetal Hemoglobin regulation

Anu Agarwal

Anu Agarwal

Research Interest

Epigenetics in Fetal Hemoglobin regulation

Course

Phd

Achievements

NET LS 2023 DEC AIR-42, ACTREC AIR 64 2024, CUET PHD 2024, GATE XL qualified 2023, 2024

Other Activities

Captained the SMST Research Scholar badminton team

Arnab Chatterjee

Arnab Chatterjee

Epigenetics regulation of Fetal Hemoglobin

Arnab Chatterjee

Arnab Chatterjee

Research Interest

Epigenetics regulation of Fetal Hemoglobin

Course

Phd

Achievements

| CSIR UGC NET(Life Science) AIR- 24|GATE XL (AIR-151)| GAT-B ( AIR 78), BARC OCES written exam ( AIR 14 )

Dipanjana Ghosh

Dipanjana Ghosh

Hepato-Erythroid Crosstalk in context to iron overload in beta-thalassemia

Dipanjana Ghosh

Dipanjana Ghosh

Research Interest

Hepato-Erythroid Crosstalk in context to iron overload in beta-thalassemia

Course

Phd

Achievements

Awarded 3rd Prize for the poster presentation  "Application of RNA Interference in the Treatment of Thyroid Cancer" at the 4th Regional Science & Technology Congress. jointly organized by The University of Burdwan and the Department of Science & Technology & Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal (2019). Also presented the same work at the 27th West Bengal State Science & Technology Congress (Science City, Kolkata (28 February 2020) Paper entitled "Potential Non-coding RNAs from Microorganisms and their Therapeutic Use in the Treatment of Different Human Cancers" has been published in Current Gene Therapy. Review paper titled “2019 Nobel prize in Physiology and Medicine : A Long Road from Bench to Bedside of Cell in Oxygen Sensing and Adaptive Responses’’. certificate course on IPR & TBM from MAKAUT (virtual Session)certificate course on IPR & TBM from MAKAUT (virtual Session). GATE-XL AIR-441  (2023)

Other Activities

Hosting /Anchoring several departmental academic, scientific, and cultural programmes.

Lopamudra Das

Lopamudra Das

Developing biomimetic materials for bone regenration, implant-tissue integration, cell-material interactions, surface modification of metallic implants, developing bioactive materials for bone regeneration

Lopamudra Das

Lopamudra Das

Research Interest

Developing biomimetic materials for bone regenration, implant-tissue integration, cell-material interactions, surface modification of metallic implants, developing bioactive materials for bone regeneration

Course

Phd

Achievements

Qualified CSIR NET JRF Rank - 44, and LS
Qualified DBT JRF - Category II
Patents: Lopamudra Das & Nishant Chakravorty*, A Biomimetic (Extracellular matrix) ECM Protein-based Bioadhesive suitable for metal implants
including dentistry and orthopedics, Indian Patent Granted. No. 567301 (granted on 10.06.2025), Application No 202331071223 date of
filing 19-Sep-2023

Rupayan Chunari

Rupayan Chunari

GENETICS AND HEMATOLOGY

Rupayan Chunari

Rupayan Chunari

Research Interest

GENETICS AND HEMATOLOGY

Course

Phd

Other Activities

Played under 14 CAB and under 16 district cricket 

Subhangi Basu

Subhangi Basu

Cardiovascular therapeuics

Subhangi Basu

Subhangi Basu

Research Interest

Cardiovascular therapeuics

Course

Phd

Achievements

CSIR NET 2022 JRF qualified, GATE XL 2022 & TIFR JGEEBILS 2021 qualified

Subhra Bhattacharyya

Subhra Bhattacharyya

Molecular Biology

Subhra Bhattacharyya

Subhra Bhattacharyya

Research Interest

Molecular Biology

Course

Phd

Achievements

Qualified GATE- 2021, 2022; CSIR-NET- June 2024 JRF AIR 128and 2023 LS AIR 32; DBT JRF-2024 (Category 1); JGEEBILS-2022, ACTREC AIR 7 2024, CUET PHD 2024

Other Activities

Represented the SMST Cricket Team in the RSPL tournament in 2024 and 2025

Swagatam Pal

Swagatam Pal

Molecular Therapeutics

Swagatam Pal

Swagatam Pal

Research Interest

Molecular Therapeutics

Course

Phd

Achievements

CSIR NET DEC 2023 JRF AIR 110, CSIR NET JUNE 2024 JRF AIR 110, CSIR NET DEC 2025 JRF AIR 56, GATE XL 2026 AIR-36, TIFR JGEEBILS-2026 

Alumni and Past Members

Former scholars and associates who have contributed to RegMedLab’s research journey.

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Anwesha Barik

Anwesha Barik

Anwesha Barik

Anwesha Barik

Present Affiliation

Associate Professor BCDA College of Pharmacy and Technology (Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, WB) Kolkata-700127

Thesis Title

Evaluation of Tibolone coated Implants for Superior Peri-implant Bone Formation in Osteoporosis

Mandrita Mukherjee

Mandrita Mukherjee

Mandrita Mukherjee

Mandrita Mukherjee

Thesis Title

Role of circular RNAs as decoys of fetal haemoglobin-regulating microRNAs in HbE/Beta-Thalassemia

Motiur Rahaman

Motiur Rahaman

Motiur Rahaman

Motiur Rahaman

Thesis Title

Phenotypic Heterogeneity of HbE/Beta-thalassemia: Unravelling the mechanistic insights and therapeutic targets

Prasanna Kumar Byram

Prasanna Kumar Byram

Prasanna Kumar Byram

Prasanna Kumar Byram

Present Affiliation

Postdoctoral Fellow Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre L V Prasad Eye Institute Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, L V Prasad Marg, Banjara Hills - Hyderabad.

Thesis Title

Approaches to Develop Silk Fibroin-Based Hydrogels to Enhance Cartilage Regeneration

Sankha Subhra Das

Sankha Subhra Das

Sankha Subhra Das

Sankha Subhra Das

Present Affiliation

Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata

Thesis Title

Exploring the role of microRNAs in fetal hemoglobin regulation in beta-thalassemia

Shatarupa Bhattachariya

Shatarupa Bhattachariya

Shatarupa Bhattachariya

Shatarupa Bhattachariya

Present Affiliation

Postdoctoral fellow, School of Medicine, University of Maryland HEMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Thesis Title

DECIPHERING THE HLA HAPLOTYPE NEXUS: MECHANISTIC UNDERSTANDING OF APICOMPLEXAN INTERACTIONS WITH

Sukhen Mahata

Sukhen Mahata

Sukhen Mahata

Sukhen Mahata

Present Affiliation

Supported cell culture, imaging and laboratory instrumentation.

Our Work

Ongoing & completed projects

Intervention-focused projects translating mechanistic insight into therapeutic solutions, with their respective funding agencies.

Ongoing Projects (6)

Project Name

Epigenetic regulation of HbF: Mechanistic dissection of lncRNA–PRC interactions in beta-thalassemia

Funding Agency BRNS, Dept of Atomic Energy
Project Name

Mechanistic insights on long non-coding RNA (lncRNA)- mediated ceRNA network in fetal hemoglobin regulation

Funding Agency ANRF
Project Name

3D-printed bioresorbable microneedle array-based sutureless breathable dermal substitute system for second-degree burn wounds to treat microbial infection, hypertrophic scar, and with skin regenerative properties (3DBioResMiNee)

Funding Agency ICMR

Completed Projects (8)

Project Name

A biomimetic ECM protein- based bioadhesive graft copolymer for implants - Targeting enhanced soft tissue integration and osseointegration

Funding Agency Scheme for Transformational and Advanced Research in Sciences (MHRD), Government of India
Project Name

Beta-thalassemia and microRNAs

Funding Agency Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Project Name

Development of a portable decision support tool for screening and referral of high risk antenatal cases at household level by community health workers

Funding Agency IMPRINT India, MHRD and MOHFW, Government of India
Publications

Our contributions to the field

Our research is shared with the global scientific community through peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Explore our complete and continually updated list of publications on Google Scholar.

50+Peer-reviewed papers
1500+Citations
20+Collaborations
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We believe in the power of science to heal the world and unlock the potential of the human body to regenerate and renew.

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Research support & partners

Our work is strengthened by institutional support, research funding and collaborative partnerships.

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