Structural and Molecular Virology research unit @iitdelhi focusing on virus-host interactions, virus structures with cryo-EM and virus-like particles.

Joined September 2024
We have a new address. Come visit us at 3rd floor, Academic Complex East, IIT Delhi as we work together to unravel the mysteries of viruses.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. Ada Yonath, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and one of the world’s pioneering structural biologists. It was a privilege to host her as Keynote Speaker at the SATHI Summit on Single Particle CryoEM & Cellular Tomography at IITD in 2024.
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This week we said goodbye to Dr. Pankhuri Narula, who is starting her own lab at SRM University. We wish her the best as she starts this new chapter in her life.
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Manidipa Banerjee Lab retweeted
#IITDelhi continues to be India’s No. 1 educational institute; moves up five places to achieve 118th rank globally: #QS World University Rankings 2027 Read more @TOIIndiaNews: tinyurl.com/4kchy45t
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Congratulations Dr. Maryam!! We wish you the best in your future endeavours. Officially #PhDone #PhinisheD
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Manidipa Banerjee Lab retweeted
#CentralResearchFacility (CRF) at #IITDelhi will celebrate 'CRF Day 2026' on May 27. The event will bring together researchers, industry leaders, funding agencies, and technology partners. The CRF Day will showcase the Institute’s advanced research infrastructure and ongoing scientific collaborations. The event will feature technical talks and poster presentations from CRF facilities, @sathi_iitdelhi, and mPragati at IIT Delhi, highlighting cutting-edge research capabilities and opportunities for academia-industry collaboration. On this occasion, a “CRF Handbook” will also be launched by the Director, IIT Delhi.
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Try this new online training game from Leandro F. Estrozi designed for newcomers in structural biology, with a focus on cryo-EM and cryo-ET map interpretation: rico.ibs.fr/helixplorer/reso…
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Manidipa Banerjee Lab retweeted
We successfully concluded our One-Day Open House on Cell Biology & Advanced Microscopy Facilities at Central Research Facility (CRF), IIT Delhi – SATHI Foundation on 22nd April 2026. @iitdelhi @IndiaDST @Pratishtha_DST
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Manidipa Banerjee Lab retweeted
The Women of Impact at #IITDelhi Awards 2026 Congratulations to the awardees!
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Happy International Women's Day to all the wonderful women scientists around the globe. #InternationalWomensDay
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An excursion to the Taj Mahal, Agra was organised for the eighth day of the @EMBO Practical Course: CEM3DIP 2026.
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Dr. Medalia delivered a research talk on "Combining microscopy approaches to the organization of the nuclear envelope" on the seventh day of the @EMBO Practical Course: CEM3DIP 2026. @sathi_iitdelhi @iitdelhi
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Participants learnt about workflow of 3D reconstruction using CryoSPARC on the seventh day of the @EMBO Practical Course: CEM3DIP 2026.
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Dr. Sasche delivered a lecture on "Tomographic reconstruction and sub-tomogram averaging" on the seventh day of the @EMBO Practical Course: CEM3DIP 2026. @aiims_newdelhi @iitdelhi
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Participants learnt about Cryo-FIB milling on the seventh day of the @EMBO Practical Course: CEM3DIP 2026. @aiims_newdelhi
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Dr. Azad delivered a lecture on "CryoET sample preparation and data collection – things to consider" on the seventh day of the @EMBO Practical Course: CEM3DIP 2026. @aiims_newdelhi @iitdelhi
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Dr. Frank delivered a lecture on "Principles of in situstructural biology" on the seventh day of the @EMBO Practical Course: CEM3DIP 2026. @aiims_newdelhi @iitdelhi
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Dr. Bangera delivered a lecture on "Principles of helical reconstruction" on the sixth day of the @EMBO Practical Course: CEM3DIP 2026. @MamataBangera @sathi_iitdelhi @iitdelhi
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Dr. Kaushal delivered a lecture on "Resolution estimation from cryoEM maps and factors affecting resolution" on the sixth day of the @EMBO Practical Course: CEM3DIP 2026. @prem_s_kaushal @unescorcb @sathi_iitdelhi @iitdelhi
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Dr. Bhella delivered a lecture on "Basics of symmetry and symmetry mismatch" and a research talk on "Breaking Symmetry to Reveal Hidden Entry Mechanisms in Icosahedral Viruses by Cryo-EM" on the sixth day of the @EMBO Practical Course: CEM3DIP 2026. @sathi_iitdelhi @iitdelhi
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