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Profile

Principal focus of the laboratory is human papillomavirus (HPV) research, developing studies on cancer prevention, cancer screening and molecular characterization of HPV-related tumors besides identification of pre-diagnostic markers for oral cavity and oropharynx cancer and evaluating intermediate end-points for long-term protection offered by the HPV vaccines.

Academic Positions

Scientist E-II

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Scientist

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC- WHO), Lyon, France
Post-doctoral Researcher

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC-WHO), Lyon, France

Education

PhD Applied Biology

University of Mumbai
M.Sc Environmental Toxicology

Madras University
B.Sc Zoology & Biotechnology

University of Mumbai

Awards

2018

Wellcome Trust (UK) - India Alliance Intermediate Fellowship