Research in my laboratories seeks to identify, describe and solve biological problems through chemical means. Improved understanding of the molecular bases of various pathological and toxicological phenomena are regarded as milestones, with the design and successful development of novel chemical or biological therapeutics and diagnostic tools being the end-goals. A broad range of techniques are employed toward these ends, ranging from animal behavior studies, molecular biology, organic synthesis, rational drug design, biophysics, imaging and microscopy. A keen emphasis is placed on inculcating interdisciplinary research skills in laboratory personnel that would enable them to function as independent researchers.
