MS Thesis Student
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- Lalitpur, Nepal
Introduction
Research Expertise
Professional Experience
Nisha Thapa completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Kathmandu University. She is currently pursuing a Master’s by Research in Biotechnology from Kathmandu University in collaboration with Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (RIBB) and Shikhar Biotech, with a research focus on the “Analysis of protein profiles of venoms from four major venomous snake species in Nepal and the exploration of plant extracts with antivenom neutralization potential.” Her academic interests are strongly centered on immunology. She is also deeply motivated to translate scientific research into tangible community benefits, especially in resource-limited settings.
- Characterization of adaptive immunity in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection
- Development of a lymphatic filariasis database as a national spatiotemporal resource
- Innate immune surveillance and nucleic acid sensing: Gatekeepers of inflammatory cell death in respiratory infectious diseases
- Research Intern (May – December 2022) at Kathmandu Research Institute for Biological Sciences (KRIBS), Lalitpur, Nepal
- Staff Researcher (September 2024 –August 2025) at Woosuk University, South Korea
- MS Thesis Student (November, 2025 - Present) at Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (RIBB), Kathmandu, Nepal