Neha Bhatia

Neha Bhatia is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on the roles of Cytokinins (CKs) in plant development, particularly their regulation of cell proliferation and differentiation during aerial organ development. She investigates how these cellular effects are coordinated in space and time. Her research areas include plant development, aerial organs, morphogenesis, cytokinin, and cellular growth patterns. She utilizes techniques such as time-lapse imaging, cellular growth quantification, genetic mosaics, and computational modelling. Her work explores potential collaborations in single-cell spatial transcriptomics and plant development.

Neha Bhatia is a Group Leader at the SLCU, Cambridge, specializing in Developmental Biology and Plant biology. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern plant development, particularly the role of auxin signaling in cell polarity and pattern formation. She investigates how genetic modules and cell-cell signaling regulate leaf shape diversity and organ positioning in plants. Her work also explores the interplay between genetic and environmental factors in shaping plant morphology. Bhatia's research integrates computational models and experimental approaches to uncover the genetic and cellular basis of plant form and growth.