Dr. Aastha Mishra

Dr. Aastha Mishra is a Senior Scientist at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), New Delhi, where she leads the REIGN laboratory. Her research spans integrative genomics of hypoxia, cardiovascular genetics, and non-invasive liquid biopsy approaches, with a particular focus on the adaptive and maladaptive biology of high-altitude exposure.

She directs the laboratory’s strategic vision, fosters collaborations with clinical and field partners across India, and mentors the research team through independent projects, fellowships, and capacity-building programmes.

Professional Appointments

• Since 15 January 2025 as a Scientist E at CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB), Delhi
• 15 January 2021 till 14 January 2025 as a Scientist D at CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB), Delhi
• 16 April 2018 till 14 January 2021 as a DST-Inspire Faculty at Dept. of Biotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India

Education

• 2014: Ph.D. from Functional Genomics Unit, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi & Department of Biotechnology, University of Pune. August 2008 – July
• 2008: Master’s in Biotechnology from Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur, India
• 2006: Bachelor’s in Science from Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur, India

Recognitions

National

• SERB Women Excellence Award 2019 by Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
• DST-INSPIRE Faculty Award 2018 by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
• INSA Medal for Young Scientist Award 2016 by the Indian National Science Academy, Delhi.

International

• Young Investigator Award 2018 in XII ISMM World Congress on Mountain Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal, November, 2018.
• Post Doctoral Fellowship award 2013-2015: Research project ‘Responses of EGLN1/VHL and HIF1AN/CBP: The factual oxygen sensor molecules at high-altitude’ by a USA based funding agency ‘The Cardiovascular Medical Research and Education Fund (CMREF)’, Philadelphia.