‘The brain can not only ponder the very stars that gave it birth but can also think about its own ability to think and wonder about its own ability to wonder.’― V.S. Ramachandran.
Back in school, I was not a science person or if anyone told the 13-year-old me that I would become a scientist, I would have had a hearty laugh. In 7th grade I found myself reading a book gifted by my dad, ‘How to develop a super-power memory by Harry Lorayne’. As I started reading the book, I was struck by the idea that the brain can be considered a muscle, and that exercising it regularly strengthens it, by using unique memorization methods. I never ended up with a super-power memory, but found myself drawn to the human brain, with all its fascinating complexities.
After an unsuccessful attempt at medical school, I moved to pursue neuroscience research in grad school. I joined Dr.Paulose’ lab in India and worked on brain dopamine regulation in neonatal hypoglycemia. I pursued my postdoctoral research at Baylor College of Medicine, USA, where I was instrumental in fluorescently tagging dendritic spines to study learning and memory. The extrovert in me loved interacting with people and communicating science.
Moving across three countries, I joined Neurescence Inc, Toronto as their Field Application Scientist. Neurescence, a leading optical imaging startup, designs miniature microscopes to help neuroscientists study brain circuits. I support Neurescence technology development and serve as the scientific contact for neuroscience researchers. I support neuroscientists, accelerate the translation of research discoveries into potential new treatments, by training them on Neurescence’s cutting edge technology.
My life principle is ‘Stay Curious, Search for the Truth, Understand it Fully and Explain it those who Seek.’