PhD Opportunity in Clinical Biochemistry and Extracellular Vesicle Research at PGIMER Chandigarh
PhD opportunity at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
for the January 2027 academic session.
The Department of Biochemistry is offering one PhD seat under the supervision of
Dr. Prasenjit Mitra
, Associate Professor at PGIMER. The research group,
PregaMind EV-OMICS Lab
, works at the intersection of
clinical biochemistry
,
molecular biology
, and
translational medicine
, with a strong focus on
extracellular vesicles (EVs)
and their role in human health and disease.
Research themes include EV biology and biomarkers, EV-associated proteins and miRNAs, proteomics and multi-omics approaches, mental health and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and substance use disorders, as well as maternal and metabolic health including gestational diabetes mellitus and EV-mediated biological communication.
This opening is suitable for a motivated student interested in interdisciplinary biomedical research, biomarker discovery, and advanced molecular techniques. Preference will be given to candidates who already hold their own eligible research fellowship. Candidates interested in pursuing the PhD through the PGIMER fellowship entrance examination are also welcome.
Application deadline:
4 November 2026.
Location:
Department of Biochemistry, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
Interested applicants should read the official PhD admission prospectus carefully, especially the eligibility requirements, fellowship categories, and Annexure-6 faculty recommendation requirements. Applications should be submitted through the official portal, and candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Prasenjit Mitra via LinkedIn with a brief introduction, academic background, research interests, and fellowship status.
