Principle Investigator

I am an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering (BSBE). I hold a Master’s degree in Biochemistry from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, and a Ph.D. from the National Centre for Cell Science, Pune. My postdoctoral training at Yale University School of Medicine focused on vascular biology and metabolism in the context of angiogenesis and cardiovascular disease pathophysiology. 

My research interests lie at the intersection of vascular biology, metabolism, and cardiovascular disorders, aiming to uncover novel therapeutic targets. I have contributed to over twenty peer-reviewed articles, highlighting my commitment to advancing our understanding of these complex diseases. Collaboration is at the heart of my work, having joined forces with colleagues across disciplines to push the boundaries of our knowledge.

As an educator, I strive to inspire curiosity and critical thinking in my students, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in tackling scientific challenges. 

Looking forward, I aim to expand our lab's research capabilities and foster an environment of innovation and discovery. Outside the lab, I find inspiration in nature, often reflecting on the intricate systems that mirror those we study in human biology.

EDUCATION and TRAINING

2004-2007 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), CSJM University Kanpur,  India

2007-2009 Master of Science (Biochemistry), Banaras Hindu University,  India

2009-2016 PhD (Biotechnology) , DBT- National Centre for Cell Sciences, Pune, India

2017-2022 Postdoctoral Training, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.

APPOINTMENTS

2024-present     Assistant Professor, 

Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of  Technology Dharwad (IIT Dharwad).

2022-2024         Associate Research Scientist, 

Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (Membership)

2013-Member, Biochemical Society, UK

2018-Member, American society of biochemistry and molecular biology (ASBMB), USA

2018-Member, American associate of advancement of science (AAAS), USA

2019- Member, American Heart Association (AHA), USA

2020-North American Vascular Biology Organization (NAVBO), USA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Adhoc Reviewer

Angiogenesis, Molecular Biomedicine, British Journal of Cancer, Cell Death & Disease, Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, Clinical and Translational Medicine, Cell Biology and Toxicology, Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, BBA-Molecular Basis of Disease, Lipids in Health and Disease, Cell Biology International, Cancer Cell International, BMC Molecular and Cell Biology, BMC Cancer, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Pathophysiology, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Biomedicine, Discover Oncology, Children, Membrane, Applied Sciences, Molecules, Animals, Life, Frontiers in Oncology, Frontiers in Endocrinology, Frontiers in Immunology, Journal of Personalized Medicine, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, Frontiers in Pharmacology etc.

Editorial Role (2022-)

2022-23 Guest Associate Editor- Frontiers in Oncology.

2022-23 Guest Editor- International Journal of Molecular Sciences 

2022-23 Guest Editor- Biomedicines.

2021- Review Editor- Journal of Clinical Medicine.

2023-24 Topical Advisory Panel Member- International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 

2023-    Guest Associate Editor- Frontiers in Oncology- Cellular and molecular Oncology. 

2023- Review Editor- Frontiers in Oncology- Cancer Metabolism.

2024- Guest Editor- Discover Oncology (Springer Nature)