Dr. Yash Chaudhary is a CIRM Transcend postdoctoral fellow in the Chaturvedi Lab. He graduated from the University of Delhi, South Campus, India, with a BS and MS in Microbiology. The intricate relationships between viruses and host cells have always captivated him. Driven by this deep interest, he pursued a doctorate in microbiology with a focus on virology. There, he studied how host and viral proteins interact to interfere with immune-regulatory and cellular processes. Prior to joining UC Riverside, he was a Research Associate-I at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in New Delhi, India, where he used classical virological and molecular biology techniques to study the interactions between the virus and its host. He is focused on advancing our understanding of virus–host interactions and using stem cell models to study viral pathophysiology. He is
dedicated to building scientific collaborations; expanding his expertise; and progressing toward a career as an independent investigator in infection biology, virology, and regenerative medicine. Outside of science, he enjoys creative art as a form of self-care and is passionate about food and travel.
