February 2026
Dr. Pandey as an Invited Speaker at the International Conference on Translational Biophotonics in Healthcare (ICTBH-26), MAHE
Dr. Pandey’s participation in the International Conference on Translational Biophotonics in Healthcare (ICTBH-26) at MAHE was both enriching and delightful. We sincerely thank the organizing team and the Manipal OPTICA Student Chapter for their excellent organization and warm hospitality.
January 2026
DRS arrives at BRIGHT LAB.
BRIGHT Lab houses a state-of-the-art Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS) system, enabling quantitative assessment of tissue optical properties through non-invasive measurements. The system supports research in biophotonics, disease diagnostics, and development of optical sensing technologies.
January 2026
Shilpi wins the Best Poster Award for outstanding research!
Shilpi won the Best Poster Award for her work on Confocal Raman Microspectroscopy, which reveals early biomolecular signatures of chemoresistance in drug-treated cancer cells. Her research highlights innovative approaches to understanding cancer treatment responses at the molecular level.
January 2026
Deepanshu presents research poster presentation at SPECTROMICS 2026.
Raman–Deuterium isotope probing enables tracking of drug-induced metabolic changes at the molecular level by labeling cellular activity with deuterium. Using Raman spectroscopy, it reveals dynamic shifts in metabolism over time. This method offers precise insights into how drugs affect cellular functions.
January 2026
Shilpi delivered a research poster presentation at SPECTROMICS 2026.
Confocal Raman microspectroscopy helps detect early biomolecular signatures of chemoresistance in drug-treated cancer cells. It enables detailed insight into how cancer cells respond and adapt to treatment at the molecular level, supporting more targeted therapeutic strategies.
January 2026
BRIGHT LAB welcomes Anshu as a research intern.
She studies the interactions between cancer cells and microbes using Raman spectroscopy. Her work seeks to provide insights into disease mechanisms and potential diagnostic approaches.
January 2026
Dr.Pandey invited as speaker at SPECTROMICS'26.
Dr. Rishikesh Pandey was invited as a speaker at SPECTROMICS 2026, contributing insights and engaging in discussions on recent advances in spectrometry-integrated omics.
January 2026
BRIGHT LAB researcher's at SPECTROMICS'26.
BRIGHT Lab researchers participated in SPECTROMICS 2026 at IIT Dharwad, an ANRF-sponsored conference focused on spectrometry-integrated omics in health and disease, fostering discussions on emerging research and collaborative opportunities.
October 2025
BRIGHT LAB at Shimane University, Japan.
BRIGHT Lab was invited to Shimane University, Japan, under the Sakura Science Program to foster interdisciplinary research and strengthen international collaborations
August 2025
Dr. Pandey Invited Speaker at International Symposium at KAIST, South Korea.
Dr. Rishikesh Pandey delivered a talk at the 5th QPI Symposium at KAIST, a premier research institution in South Korea. The event brought together leading researchers and showcased cutting-edge innovations in the field.
July 2025
Review Paper Published.
Review paper titled ‘Combating Antimicrobial Resistance: Spectroscopy Meets Machine Learning’ has been published in MDPI Photonics, highlighting innovative approaches that integrate spectroscopy with machine learning to address antimicrobial resistance.
April 2025
BRIGHT Lab Officially Established at IIT Roorkee.
Dr. Rishikesh Pandey joins IIT Roorkee as Assistant Professor and establishes the BRIGHT Lab in the Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering. The lab focuses on biophotonics research for global health technologies.