Alumni

PhDs

Anil Prakash, PhD (2024)

Thesis Title: Evaluating an integrative model for genotypic heterogeneity in Autism Spectrum disorder.

Binithamol K Polakkattil, PhD (2024)

Thesis Title: Identifying the epigenetic signatures of treatment response in schizophrenia.

Sindura K P, PhD (2022)

Thesis Title: Genetic predisposition to non-syndromic deafness: an immunogenetic perspective.

Shafeeque C M, PhD (2020)

Thesis Title: Elucidating Genetics of Methylation Map in Intracranial Aneurysm.
Current Position:
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Neurodevelopment and Stem Cell Lab
Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem)

Ann Mary Alex, PhD (2019)

Thesis Title: Control of monoamine Bio Synthetic pathway in Autism Phenotypes.
Current Position:
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Michigan State University, Michigan, USA

Swathy B, PhD (2010-2016)

Thesis Title: Evaluation Pharmaco - Epigenomic response of Antipsychotic Drugs
Current Position:
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Medical School, University of Minnesota
Minneapolis USA

Sanish Sathyan, PhD (2009-2015)

Thesis Title: Delineation of genes associated with remodeling of extracellular matrix and endothelial dysfunction in Intracranial Aneurysm.
Current Position:
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York

Saradalekshmi K R, Phd (2009-2015)

Thesis Title: Intersection of Genetics and Epigenetics in Schizophrenia.
Current Position:
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Imperial College London Diabetes Center
Abu Dhabi

Lekshmy Srinivas, PhD (2005-2013)

Thesis Title: Genetic Predisposition to Schizophrenia in South Indian Population: An Immunogenetic Perspective.
Current Position:
Post-Doctoral Tutor
Laboratory Medicine and Molecular Diagnostics (LMMD)
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

Linda Koshy Vaidyan, PhD (2003-2009)

Thesis Title: Genetic Dissection of Intracranial Aneurysms in South Indian Population.
Current Position:
Scientist B
Centre for Advanced Research & Excellence in Heart Failure (CARE-HF)
SCTIMST

Neetha Nanoth Vellichirammal, PhD (2003-2009)

Thesis Title: Pharmacogenetic Profiling for Theranostic Evaluation of Schizophrenia in a South Indian Population.
Current Position:
Assistant Professor
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Chandrasekhar Natarajan, PhD (2001-2008)

Thesis Title: Population dynamics, molecular phylogeny and characterization of antimicrobial peptides of teak defoliator (Hyblae puera cramer).
Current Position:
Assistant Professor (Research)
School of Biological Sciences

Rasmi Thomas, PhD (2000-2005)

Thesis Title: Immunogenetic Profiling and Disease Association of HLA class India 1 Genes in different population of Kerala.
Current Position:
Chief, Host Genetics Section
US Military HIV Research Program (MHRP)
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, MD

Anitha A Pillai, PhD (1996-2003)

Thesis Title: Molecular signatures of Tribal Populations in Kerala based on DNA Finger printing.
Current Position:
Associate Professor
Genetics Laboratory
Institute for Communicative and Cognitive Neurosciences (ICCONS)
Kerala, India

PhDs (Collaborative programs)

Alfiya F, PhD (2024)

Thesis Title: Genotype-Phenotype correlations of Pediatric Epilepsies and Developmental epileptic encephalopathies using Whole exome sequencing.

Shabeesh Balan, PhD (2008-2012)

Thesis Title: Pharmacogenetic evaluation of drug resistant epilepsy patients in a south Indian population
Current Position:
Research Scientist
Laboratory of Molecular Psychiatry
RIKEN- Brain Science Institute, Japan

Manna Jose, PhD (2006-2010)

Thesis Title: Pharmacogenetic study to evaluate the teratogenic effects of anti-epileptic drugs
Current Position:
Research Associate
SCTIMST

Post-doctoral Fellows

Aswathy PM, PhD (2019)

Current Position:
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Department of Pathology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland

Sreekumar R, PhD

Current Position:
Chief Laboratory Manager
Dept. of Cell Biology
John Hopkins University, Baltimore.

Dr. Arani Chatterjee, M.B.B.S, M.Phil., PGCPM

Current Position:
Senior Vice President
Clinical Research, Biological E limited, Hyderabad, India

Krishnan M, PhD

Current Position:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Microbiology and Immunology/Center for Airway Inflammation Research
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX, USA

Saadi Abdul Wahab, PhD

Current Position:
Associate Professor
Department of Biotechnology, KMC Life Sciences, Manipal

Dr. Mini, MD, DM

Current Position:
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatric Neurology, Medical College, Trivandrum, India

Project Scientist

Sujatha Baskaran, PhD

Current Position:
Consultant
Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, India