Outside the lab, I enjoy reading scientific nonfiction, jigsaw puzzles, and nature walks.
- Ph.D. University of Bombay
- M.S. University of Hyderabad
Education & Training
Research Interests
Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Interactome mapping, Drug discovery.
Current research includes
- Target Identification of Histone deacetylase regulated genes as candidates for drug development in depression using Chip-seq and cut and run technologies.
- Interactome mapping for Circadian rhythm regulating transcription factors, Clk, ARNTL, Sirt1, NPAS2 using Apex2 chimeric constructs and biotin phenol.
- Development of Cre-recombinase mediated sh-RNA constructs targeting Histone deacetylases in the Ventral tegmental area of the mouse brain.
- Phenotypic Drug discovery targeting Circadian Rhythm genes expressed in Retino hypothalamic tract as therapeutics for jet lag.