Sneh Harsh

I am a molecular and developmental biologist and an avid Drosophila enthusiast, continually mesmerized by the elegance, power, and versatility of this model system. I am particularly passionate about genetics and advanced imaging approaches, which I view as indispensable tools for uncovering biological mechanisms in vivo. I have always been fascinated by how the host responds to danger—whether in the form of genetic disease or infection—and I believe that decoding these host responses is key to delineating pathophysiology of a disease. My research uses Drosophila melanogaster to study how metabolic and immune reprogramming govern tissue homeostasis and cell fate, with applications to cancer biology and host–pathogen interactions.