Dr. Santhosh N Hegde,  a bioinformatics scientist deeply fascinated by the hidden regulatory layers of life, especially RNA editing and its impact on gene expression, immunity, and disease mechanisms Holding a PhD in Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics from TDU Bangalore, with expertise spanning genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, microbiome, and computational biology. His research passion lies in decoding the complexities of RNA editing and its role in regulating cellular processes, particularly in immunity and development. He has  contributed to several pioneering projects