SBS hosted an insightful research seminar by Dr. Dhiraj Bhatia, Associate Professor at IIT Gandhinagar, who spoke on “DNA-based programmable nanodevices to instruct biological systems.” He introduced students to the rapidly advancing field of structural DNA nanotechnology, explaining how DNA can be engineered as a programmable material to build nanoscale devices that interface with proteins, lipids, and other biomolecules. His talk highlighted how such devices help in understanding how molecular assemblies give rise to large-scale biological functions across cells, tissues, and organisms.
Dr. Bhatia also discussed his team’s interdisciplinary efforts to translate nanoscale design principles into impactful biomedical tools, from 3D DNA cages to quantum dot–based probes and advanced imaging techniques. SBS thanks Dr. Bhatia for an inspiring session that offered students a glimpse into the future of DNA nanotechnology and its emerging applications in medicine.
