Nishant Rai

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the commonly diagnosed types of cancer, with most deaths being associated with metastatic CRC. Multiple publications have shown a correlation between certain gut microbes and colorectal tumours; however, we are still learning how these bacteria are able to interact and exacerbate tumour growth. My research aims to understand the role of certain bacterial communication molecules called quorum sensing peptides (QSPs) in increasing metastasis and potentially promoting the formation of tumours. By understanding the interactions of QSPs, new drugs could be developed that inhibit their tumorigenic function or reduce their presence in the gut, which could potentially improve patient health and reduce the severity of this condition by delaying metastasis of CRC.
 

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science,(University of Queensland, Australia), 2017-2020.
• Master of Medical Science Specialised in Biomedicine (Uppsala University, Sweden), 2020-2022.
• Research Assistant in Protein Chemistry (Kings College London, UK), 2024-2025.
   

• Lab address: Faculty Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 2nd Floor (Building A), 9000 Ghent (Belgium)
• Drug Quality and Registration (DruQuaR)
• TRIGG – Triggering a healthy old age
• Nishant Rai is interested to receive invitations for talks or presentations