About Me

Passionate researcher dedicated to understanding neuroregenerative processes and neurodegenerative disorders

Hello, I'm Jaskaran

I am currently a PhD candidate at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) in Quebec, Canada. My research, under the guidance of Professor Kessen Patten, is primarily focused on neuromuscular and neurodevelopmental disorders.

My work involves using zebrafish as a model organism to study the pathogenesis of these disorders. I have nearly eight years of experience using zebrafish as a model organism. My PhD research is particularly centred on multi-faceted investigation of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), involving changes in chromatin organisation, purine metabolism and DNA damage.

I possess expertise in various fields including genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, single-cell assays, ATAC-seq, Hi-C, bioinformatics, and large data analysis. Additionally, I have a keen interest in developing tools and pipelines for automated data acquisition and data analysis, utilizing programming languages and software such as R, Python, MATLAB, and ImageJ Macro.

Jaskaran Singh

Educational Background

A journey through diverse fields of science

PhD in Neuroscience

Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)

Quebec, Canada • Current

Focusing on neuromuscular and neurodevelopmental disorders, with particular emphasis on ALS pathogenesis, chromatin organization, and multi-omics data analysis.

Integrated BS-MS in Biology

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)

Mohali, India • Completed

Comprehensive education in Biological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computation. Master's thesis on "Understanding Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Zebrafish Brain Regeneration".

Technical Expertise

Tools and technologies I work with

Programming

Python, R, MATLAB, ImageJ Macro

Genomics

ATAC-seq, Hi-C, Single-cell RNA-seq

Laboratory

Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Behavioral Assays

Analysis

Bioinformatics, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis

Research Philosophy

"I am always eager to learn new skills and look forward to collaborating with researchers from diverse backgrounds."

My research approach combines cutting-edge molecular techniques with innovative computational methods to unravel the complex mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases. I believe in the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and open science to accelerate discoveries that can benefit patients worldwide.