Has done M.Sc., Ph.D.(Genetics) from Osmania University,
Telanagana , Hyderabad and Post Doctoral Studies from INRA, France, University of Miami, USA.
Currently working as Scientist (Molecular Genetics and Epigenetics) at ICMR-National Institute of
Nutrition, Hyderabad.
Primary research interest is by using genetic & epigenetic approach in
understanding the common complex diseases, and gene variation, epigenetic patterns and their
possible relationship with diet. The ethnic health disparities result from environment x gene
interactions, particularly those involving dietary factors (Nutrigenomics). Maternal nutritional
imbalance and metabolic disturbances during critical time windows of development may have a
persistent effect on the health of the offspring and may even be transmitted to the next
generation. Imprinted genes, which control feto-placental nutrient supply and demand and their
epigenetic liability in response to nutrients, may play an important role in adaptation/evolution.
Thus the idea is to devise genome-based nutritional interventions to prevent, delay, and treat
diseases such as Obesity, Type 2 diabetes, PCOS, Cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Invited
participant for IDEAL work shop at Bangkok, Thailand, ICMR-“International Biomedical Young
Scientist Fellow” underwent for training on Epigenetics at CINJ, USA and visiting scientist at The
Rockefeller University, NY, USA as part of collaborative project (NIH-ICMR) genotyped WNIN/Obese
mutant rat.
