Molecular Biology: Electrophoresis, Western Blotting, Polymerase chain reaction, Immunoprecipitation, Protein post-translational modification analysis, Immunocytochemistry
Cell culture: Bacterial culture, Mammalian cell culture, Haemocytometer
Biochemistry: Protein extraction, Protein estimation, Buffers and solutions
Microscopy: Light microscopy, Fluorescence microscopy
Projects / Research
05/2018 – 05/2019: Master’s Thesis "Dysregulation of ERK5 in Down Syndrome and its rescue by DYRK1A inhibitor", Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Division, National Brain Research Centre, India
Scholarships / Awards
2019 – 2020:
Stipend by International Max Planck Research School
2017 – 2019:
National Brain Research Centre Master’s Scholarship
SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS
I am interested in studying the protein dynamics behind synaptic plasticity. Specifically, I intend to investigate the proteins involved in the modulation of excitatory and inhibitory synapses and ascertain how the function of such proteins is compromised in neurodegenerative diseases. Classification of proteins involved in synapse modulation could serve as a tool for identifying early signs of neuronal degeneration such as synaptic retraction, and could potentially aid in early intervention against neurodegenerative diseases.
