I am fascinated by the brain (and the mind), the complexity of the organ and the specialized functions of the cell types. The fact that many neurodegenerative diseases do not have any therapeutic solutions adds to the relevance of this research area. Neurons and glia are the major cell types present in the brain. Although they arise from the same neural stem cells, they have distinctly different properties that they acquire during development. We are now interested in identifying non-coding RNAs and histone variants that participate in this differentiation program.

The ability of neurons to regenerate under the influence of extrinsic factors offers a less-explored avenue for therapeutic development. We are also trying to isolate and characterize potential neurogenesis inducing factors from earthworms, since they have neuro-regenerative capabilities.

I love reading books and all kinds of crafts. I am also music deaf and my only attempt at learning a sport ended prematurely when I dropped a shot-put on my own foot! Never again have I ventured into a sports field.

I am interested in deciphering the molecular scars of early life Trauma induced psychiatric disorders.