topoisomerases

'Targeting Twist' at the Physics of Life PolNET2 2018 Symposium

'Targeting Twist' at the Physics of Life PolNET2 2018 Symposium

On the 10th December 2018, Kavit attended the ‘Physics of Life PoLNET2 2018 Symposium: Molecules, Mechanics, Medicine and More!’ at the University of York. The interdisciplinary symposium aimed to showcase collaborative projects across Biology and Physics with discussions ranging from evolution to epigenetics.

Kavit Main has joined the group to carry out his MSc research project

Kavit Main has joined the group to carry out his MSc research project

Kavit Main has joined the group to carry out a research project for his MSc in Cancer at the UCL Cancer Institute. His project aims to use Atomic Force Microscopy to gain single-molecule insights into supercoiled DNA-topoisomerase interactions.

Aside from academia, Kavit practises Nasta’liq and Devanagari calligraphy, Mughal miniature painting and enjoys Urdu poetry and hiking.