Faculty Profile

Bio

I received both a Master’s degree and Ph.D in Human Genetics from the Department of Human Genetics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research. My thesis was a study on transcription factors TBX1, NKX2.5 and folate metabolism genes in conotruncal heart defects. After a 2-year stint at the department of Medical Genetics in Manipal Hospital (Bengaluru), I joined the faculty of the department of Human Genetics in 2004. I have 20 years of teaching and research experience in the area of Human Genetics and Genomics, relevant to health and disease. Apart from my undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, I continue to be active in the genetic and genomic diagnostic and counseling services of the department. My wide range of interests covers many areas of human genetics including genetic testing, leukemia cytogenetics, genetic counseling, cardiovascular genetics, paediatric genetics, genetics of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders and reproductive genetics. In addition. I am interested in developing research projects from the clinical perspective across a variety of prenatal, paediatric and adult conditions.

Educations

2016 Ph.D. in Human Genetics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

2002 Masters in Human Genetics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

2001 Bachelors in Biochemistry, University of Madras

Research Interest

Projects

A Tiered Biodosimetry Approach for the Management of Large Scale Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies

Extramural: Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (A Government of India Initiative), 2023

Chromosomal sensitivity in directly irradiated and bystander normal and cancer cells after low and high LET irradiation

Extramural: Board of Research In Nuclear Sciences (A Government of India Initiative), 2023

Establishment and capacity building for rapid radiation triage and dose estimation using gene expression biomarker

Extramural: Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (A Government of India Initiative), 2021

Genetics of type 2 diabetes in India: A multicentric population specific family genetics study

Extramural: Indian Council of Medical Research (A Government of India Initiative) and National Institutes of Health (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), 2016

Study on the genetic variants of thiopurine and folate metabolic pathway and 6-Mercaptopurine -mediated hematological toxicity in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Extramural: Department of Biotechnology (A Government of India Initiative), 2015

A study on the association of the miR-146a, miR-149, miR-196a2 and miR-499 polymorphisms with susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis

Intramural: SRIHER GATE, 2022

A Study on the Association of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Polymorphisms and the Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Indian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Intramural: SRIHER GATE, 2018

The Prognostic Significance of Three Fusion Oncogenes in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Intramural: SRIHER GATE, 2014

Application of Quantitative Fluorescent PCR with short tandem repeat markers to the study of aneuploidies in spontaneous miscarriage

Intramural: SRIHER GATE, 2010

Awards & Recognitions

News

Membership

Lifetime Member- Indian Society of Human Genetics

The Indian Society of Human Genetics (ISHG) is devoted to the growth and dissemination of knowledge of human genetics and its related fields in India. The Society conducts annual meetings, symposia and workshops to promote awareness of the current developments in the field.