Research Overview

The complex functions of the brain neurons are computed by the coordinated action of specific sets of unique proteins called ion channels that work in isolation or as macromolecular assemblies. By conducting particular ion species, neuronal ion channels orchestrate the excitation and inhibition of different types of neurons to generate specific neuronal excitation patterns.

The central aim of our lab is to understand how different ion channel macromolecular complexes induce specific neuronal excitation patterns in normal brain physiology and the processes that alter the functions of these channels in neurobiological disease conditions. 

Lab News:

• Rituparna Sahu, a new PhD entry to the lab in August 2023

• Sailesh S, an integrated PhD fellow, Joined the lab

• Received SERB-SRG Grant 2022

• Received funds from the International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN)

Funding Support:

Indian Institute of Science - 2022-2023

SERB-SRG Grant - 2022-2024

ISN-Homecoming Grant - 2021-2022