Computational Genomics Lab (CGL)

CGL applies bioinformatics and machine learning to tackle pressing challenges in disease biology.

Our research focuses on understanding the genomics of communicable and non-communicable diseases, with a particular emphasis on treatment resistance and disease progression. By developing efficient computational methods, we aim to transform global health, with a focus on diseases prevalent in low- and middle-income countries like Nepal.

Technical Focus

CGL focuses on the application of Machine Learning in Genetics and Human Diseases.

Key research includes:

  • Investigating drug resistance and vaccine targets
  • Genomics of communicable diseases, such as Dengue, TB
  • Genomics of non-communicable diseases such as Cancer, Diabetes

Team

Research Scientist

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Dr. Raunak Shrestha
Adj. Research Scientist

Research Assistant

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Sameer Dangol
Research Assistant

Research Interns

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Ayush Ojha
Research Intern
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Peshal Regmi
Research Intern

Research Interns: Himanshu Bhandary, Dr. Saramshika Dhakal

External collaborators:

  • Dr. Hitesh Bhattarai (Kathmandu University, Nepal)
  • Prajjwal Rajbhandary, Suvechhya Bastola (RIBB, Nepal)
  • Dr. Anurag Adhikari (KRIBS, Nepal)
  • Dr. Dipali Singh (Quadram Institute, UK)

Trainees in external collaborating labs:

  • Durga Karki (RIBB)
  • Daisy Awale, Monika Chaudhary (KRIBS)
  • Aryan Pyakurel, Ghanashyam Parajuli (Kathmandu University)