I hold a PhD in biochemistry from the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, and completed my post-doctoral training at the US Environmental Protection Agency and Atrium Health - Wake Forest University School of Medicine. I have extensive research experience in both experimental animal models and human subjects, with a strong foundation in toxicology, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, and pharmacology. My expertise spans a broad range of laboratory techniques, including cellular and molecular biology, biochemical analysis, and analytical biochemistry such as HPLC, LC-MS, affinity column chromatography, PCR, multi-well plate-based immunoassays, ELISA, radioimmunoassay (RIA), cell/tissue culture, as well as immunological and histopathological techniques. Additionally, my leadership and management skills have been crucial in successfully managing NIH and foundation-funded research projects, mentoring junior researchers, and developing compelling grant applications. I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to the various research projects currently underway in Dr. McNutt’s laboratories at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Outside of work, my hobbies include cooking, watching comedy movies, and playing badminton, ping-pong and cricket with family and friends.