Dr. C.D. Mohana Priya is an accomplished professional in genomics and molecular biology with over 20 years of experience in academia and industry. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Genetics and postgraduate diplomas in medical laboratory techniques and bioinformatics. Specializing in high throughput genomic technologies and multi-omics, she delivers precise genetic diagnostics. Her research over the past decade has focused on the molecular network of podocytopathies, particularly Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome, in collaboration with senior nephrologists. She has worked with renowned institutions and industrial groups, earning recognition through research grants. Dr. Mohana Priya has published extensively in reputable journals and actively mentors Ph.D. fellows while teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. She plays a key role in validating and reporting molecular genetic tests, contributing significantly to molecular clinical diagnostics.
BSc Microbiology
MSc Human Genetics
PhD Human Genetics
Principal Investigator for this project, funded by the Women Scientists Biocare scheme from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi, for a period of three years. The project aimed to identify urinary microRNAs that could serve as biomarkers for Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome, enhancing early diagnosis and monitoring. This project has been successfully completed. (Ref: San No.102/IFD/SAN/135/2019-2020 dated April 24, 2019)
Member of this ongoing project, Dr. C.D. Mohana Priya is involved in a workshop funded by the Department of Health Research (DHR), New Delhi, for a duration of three years. The workshop focuses on advanced molecular biology techniques applicable to dental genetic research, aiming to train and update researchers in the latest methodologies. (Ref No: R.12016/03/2021-HR dated November 11, 2021)
Co-Investigator in this one-year project funded by the Indian Orthodontic Society Research Foundation (IOS-RF). The study investigates the biochemical mediators present during active and retentive phases of orthodontic treatment and their potential relationship to orthodontic relapse, aiming to improve long-term treatment outcomes. This project is currently ongoing. (Ref No: LM-4416, 2022)
Principal Investigator, Dr. C.D. Mohana Priya led this project, which was funded by the SRIHER-Young Faculty grant for one year. The project focused on profiling urinary microRNAs to better understand and potentially diagnose Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome. This project has been completed successfully [33/DOF/2020 dated 19th November 2020]
Co-Investigator in this ongoing project, also funded by the SRIHER-Young Faculty grant. The research aims to explore the expression of HDAC3 in EGFR mutant lung cancer and its potential role in contributing to drug resistance, providing insights that could inform future therapeutic strategies[92/DOF/2019 dated 24th october 2019]-completed
Co-Investigator. This study investigates the role of cytokine gene polymorphism in pediatric nephrotic syndrome aiming to elucidate its potential as a biomarker for early diagnosis and disease progression monitoring [18/PROVC/2024 dated 13th July 2024]