Abhigna completed her Bachelor’s in Biotechnology from Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, where she gained experience in microbial enzyme screening for biodegradation, as well as plant-based therapeutics through in vitro micropropagation. Driven by her interest in life sciences, she pursued a Master’s degree at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. There, she worked on investigating disease-associated mutations in peroxisomal proteins using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model system, and developed a strong foundation in molecular biology and related techniques. Her research interests lie in understanding molecular mechanisms of disease and applying biological knowledge to address health and environmental challenges.