Nisha Beniwal

About

Dr. Nisha is a virologist specialized in respiratory viral infections, influenza virus, viral immunology and translational infectious disease research. She has a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology (Virology). Her areas of study include molecular virology, viral pathogenesis, serology, neutralizing antibody responses, cellular immunology, and host-virus interactions. Her research combines molecular and antigenic characterisation, viral evolution, in vitro infection models, non-human primate investigations and multi-omics techniques to study respiratory viral infections and immune responses.

Employment

• National Institute of Immunology Postdoctoral Research Associate
  2024 - Present
• Translational Health Science and Technology Institute Senior Research Associate
  2023 - 2024

Education

• Regional Medical Research Centre Ph.D.
  2019 - 2024
• Kurukshetra University Faculty of Science Master's in Microbiology
  2016 - 2018
• Kurukshetra University Faculty of Science Bachelor's of Science
  2013 - 2016

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (27)

• Viral Pathogenesis to Advanced Preventive Measures in Fisheries
  Springer Water 2026 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-16605-0_7
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• SARS-CoV-2 spike antibodies cross-react with dengue virus and enhance infection in vitro and in vivo
  Frontiers in Immunology 2026 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2025.1724625
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• Serological Assays to Measure Rabies Antibody Response in Equine Serum Samples
  Viruses 2026 DOI: 10.3390/v18010108
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• Avian influenza H5N1: A warning signal for the next influenza pandemic
  Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117527
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• Nipah virus as a pandemic threat: Current knowledge, diagnostic gaps, and future research priorities
  Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2025.117141
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• Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Products from Shrimp Waste
  Springer Water 2026 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-16605-0_11
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• Molecular Diagnostics in Clinical Microbiology: Advances, Applications, and Future Directions
  Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2025.117223
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• Exploring the Potential of Trichoderma harzianum THNUU-1 for bio-Valorization of Agricultural Waste
  Waste and Biomass Valorization 2025 DOI: 10.1007/S12649-025-02896-Y
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• Rhinovirus: A silent contributor to influenza-like illnesses
  VirusDisease 2025
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• Seroprevalence determination of dengue virus among the population of Katchal Island
  VirusDisease 2025
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