Finalist, TNQ Inspiring Science Awards 2026

Asgar Ansari

Affiliation: BRIC-National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India

Now: Postdoctoral researcher, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Research paper title: Distinct features of a peripheral T helper subset that drives the B cell response in dengue virus infection

Journal: Cell Reports

“I am truly honored to have been chosen as one of the eight finalists for the Inspiring Science Award 2026. I extend my gratitude to the jury for acknowledging my contributions to the fields of Indian Immunology and Life Sciences. This accomplishment would not have been achievable without my mentor and PhD supervisor, Dr. Nimesh Gupta, who put his trust in me and encouraged me to pursue scientific learnings. I also express my appreciation to all my colleagues who have been part of this journey. This award ultimately serves as a motivation for me to continue contributing positively to society.”