Postdoc
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Major: Neuromuscular diseases, muscular dystrophies, autophagic vacuolar myopathies
Ph.D. National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
Major: Drug discovery and Pharmacology
M. Pharm. Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), India
Major: Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
B. Pharm. Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, India
Major: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Career summary
Experienced researcher with a strong background in drug discovery and development, pharmacology, molecular biology and medicinal chemistry, over a decade of R&D, lab operations and management experience in academia, pharma and biotech industries. Skilled in rare neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases and pharmaceutical sciences domains. Focus on leadership, excellent problem solving, communication and presentation skills and innovative approaches for difficult problems.
What is the personal or professional achievement you’re most proud of?
Securing Science centum in 10th grade that changes my mindset is the one I am very proud of.
Why did you first join the WMS?
1. Work with other basic and clinical muscle experts in the WMS and disseminate/update rare muscle diseases to the patients, researchers and key stakeholders.
2. Learning many aspects such as organisational, collaboration and leadership skills
3. Serving the community through the WMS and its committees
4. Conduct and help with local and international conferences, meetings and events.
What is your goal in joining the Executive Board?
1. Want to be involved more with experts, patient communities and other stakeholders.
2. Honing my leadership, organisational, communication and collaboration skills.
3. Sharing the mission and values of the WMS and its sub-committees with all stakeholders.
