I am excited to join Dr. Margo Emont’s lab as a Staff Scientist at the University of Chicago. My academic journey began with a Ph.D. from the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology in India, under the guidance of Dr. Partha Chakrabarti, where I investigated the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes and obesity. In May 2022, I moved to the University of Chicago to work as a Postdoctoral Scholar in Dr. Raghavendra Mirmira’s lab. My research here has focused on the molecular interplay between inflammation and pancreatic function in diabetes. I am eager to apply my expertise in metabolic disease research and to contribute to advancing our understanding of disease mechanisms in my new role.

Aside from research, I am passionate about videography, photography, traveling, and chatting with friends. The University of Chicago provides a supportive and inspiring environment, and I am excited to see what the future holds.

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I graduated from Purdue University with my Bacehlor’s in Biology. During my time there, I studied aquatic ecotoxicology in amphibian species. Since graduating, I have been working at the University of Illinois Chicago performing pre-clinical research  with studies in general toxicology, efficacy, pharmacokinetics, safety, and acute radiation models. I’m excited to be working with Margo, and to learn more about how hormones differences affect adipose tissue and contribute to differences in metabolic disease. In my free time, I Iike to read, color, and spend time with my loved ones.