We are a part of School of Biology at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM). Nestled in the lush green forests at the foothills of Ponmudi, the campus overlooks the sublime Kurissumala hill. Since its beginning in December 2015, the lab has been working on various questions in the field of adult stem cells. Our major focus is on the molecular and metabolic regulation of stem cells in hematopoiesis and neurogenesis in mouse model. We employ multi-disciplinary integrative approaches to develop mechanistic understanding of how cell fate decisions that lead to proliferation, migration, homing and differentiation, are made in stem cell populations. We take lessons from the processes involved in embryonic development and aim to employ the principles to harness the true potential of adult stem cells.