Personal Bio
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Education
PhD Biomedical Sciences, Ohio State University, 2009
MS Biology, Purdue University, 2003
M.Phil Molecular Genetics, University of Madras, 1996
BSc Zoology, University of Madras, 1993
Research
My research has spanned several translational studies, which explored functional,
structural and molecular mechanisms of human heart failure, human sinoatrial node
pathophysiology and arrhythmias including Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular
Tachycardia (CPVT) and atrial fibrillation (AF). My studies focus on understanding
molecular and structural mechanisms of cardiac remodeling including fibrosis and fatty
infiltrations in cardiometabolic diseases and cardiac arrhythmias.
My research program will fill important gaps in identifying cell-specific mechanisms
of cardiovascular remodeling as well as determine targets for therapeutic interventions
and lifestyle modifications to improve cardiac function in vulnerable patient groups.
Research Keywords
Cardiac Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Fibrosis, Sinoatrial Node,
Women's Heart Health
Teaching
Teaching Interests
- Cardiovascular physiology
Service
UNT Health Committees
