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karishmaravikumar02@gmail.com < Back to People Page > Lab Team Karishma G R Project Associate Karishma is a dual degree graduate in Molecular Medicine, holding an M. Tech from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, and an MS from the University of Arizona, US. Her previous research focused on understanding the interactions between cancer cells and neurons. Beyond science, she is trained in Bharathanatyam and loves dancing. Her favourite pastime activities include reading books, watching movies and expressing her thoughts through writing.

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Opportunities at the Molecular Genetics Laboratory, NIMHANS Work With Us Position: Project Associate Number of Posts: 1 Project: “Cross-disorder approach to delineate the roles of neuro inflammation in early-onset psychiatric conditions”” Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences / Post Graduate Degree in Professional course (M-Tech) in Biological Sciences / Biotechnology Emolument (per month) : Rs. 42,000/- (consolidated) Age Limit: 35 years Duration: 6 months, contractual, extension is contingent on the performance of the Candidate (up to the end of the project period i.e., 29th December 2027). Walk-in Selection Date & Time: 24/03/2026 at 10:30 am Venue: Board Room and Exam Hall, Academic Section 4th Floor, NBRC Building, opposite to NIMHANS Library, Bengaluru 560029. Note: The candidates are required to register their names half an hour before the commencement of the written/skill test. For more information, read here Internship Opportunities Explore the dynamic realm of neuroscience and psychiatric research with internship opportunities at MGL-NIMHANS. Gain invaluable hands-on experience, delve into cutting-edge research, and be part of a team shaping the future of brain science. Fill out the application form linked below and we will get back to you soon. Sign Up

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PhD Theses & Dissertations PhD Thesis Dissertations 2024 Constraint-Based Modeling Of Astrocyte Metabolism In Neuropsychiatric Disorders - Anirudh Chellappa, PhD 2023 Genetic and epigenetic correlates in alcohol-induced liver cirrhosis - Bhagyalakshmi MS, PhD 2022 Characterization and functional validation of Huntington’s disease modifiers influencing disease progression and manifestation - Sowmya DV, PhD 2019 Soundarya, PhD 2018 Influence of Genetic Variation on the Effect of Mood Stabilizer: A Cellular Model System Based Study - Pradip Paul, PhD Lymphoblastoid cell lines as a model system to investigate Alzheimer's Disease - Somdatta Sen, PhD Identification of genes involved in the phenotypes of ApoE variants and Alzheimer's disease - Aparna Ashok, PhD Identification of lithium induced molecular network changes in Huntington’s disease - Dr Nikhil Ratna, PhD Molecular Genetics of Bipolar Disorder: a pharmacogenomics approach - Dr Ravi Kumar Nadella, PhD 2017 A Study of Association of ESR1, HMCN1, METTL13 and 5-HTTLPR Gene Polymorphisms in Women with Postpartum Psychosis and Genetic Correlates of Maternal-Infant Bonding - Dr Harish T, PhD 2015 Molecular genetic analysis of OCD, correlating phenotype and genotype - Reshma Taj, PhD 2013 Study of telomere length in dementias (Clinical Neuroscience) - Dr Lakshminarayanan Kota, PhD 2012 Molecular genetic study of bipolar affective disorder: A linkage based approach - Dr Ram Murthy, PhD 2011 Molecular mechanism of agonist & antagonist with 5-HT receptors, structural consequences of SNPs & evolutionary trace analysis of 5-HT receptors - Dr Padmanaban, PhD 2010 Identification of Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Psychotherapeutic Drug action and Susceptibility to Major Psychoses - Dr Shuba D, PhD 2008 Linkage & association studies to identify susceptibility loci for psychoses - Dr Kiran Kumar, PhD 2006 Molecular genetics study of major psychoses & binding density of 5HT2A receptors in platelets - Dr Odity Mukherjee, PhD 2018 Differential expression of Cathepsin B, Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases 4, Collagen 1A2, B-cell lymphoma 2(bcl-2), Bcl-2 Associated X protein (bax) & α1-Anti Trypsin genes in intracranial aneurysmal wall, Dr Gaurav Tyagi, MCh, Neurosurgery 2017 An Association Study of GRIN2B polymorphism rs 1805502 and Postpartum psychosis, Dr Sara Eraly, MD, Psychiatry GSK 3-Beta Polymorphisms and associated clinical parameters in patients with Bipolar Illness, Dr Bharathram, MD, Psychiatry PparG Polymorphism (PRO12ALA) in Alzheimer's dementia with diabetes: An exploratory study, Dr Abhishek Purty, MD, Psychiatry 2016 Investigating the role of one-carbon metabolism pathway in complicated alcohol withdrawal states, Dr Karishma Kulkarni, MD, Psychiatry Pharmacogenetic association of glutamate transporter gene and SRI response in OCD, Dr Tulika Shukla, MD, Psychiatry Lithium prophylaxis and Neurotrophic /Neuroprotective genes: an association study and gene expression analysis in patients of Bipolar disorder, Dr Ravi Kumar Nadella, MD, Psychiatry 2015 Brain development (white matter) genetic variation and risk for alcohol dependence: imaging genetics study, Dr Ramesh Jagarapu, MD, Psychiatry Effect of genetic variations on temperament and cognitive function, Dr Kiran BR, MD, Psychiatry 2014 Role of Copper in Alzheimer’s Dementia- a Controlled Study, Dr Siddesh Shere, MD, Psychiatry Inbreeding in schizophrenia, Dr Suhas T, MD, Psychiatry 2013 Neurobiology of Auditory Verbal Hallucinations in Schizophrenia - An Integrated fMRI-, EEG- and Genomics-based Approach, Dr Harsha Halahalli, PhD, Psychiatry Association of plasma clusterin protein with Alzheimer’s disease, Dr Kavita Nagpal, MD, Psychiatry Role of Apoe polymorphism in predicting surgical outcome in patients with cervical spondylosis and ossified posterior longitudinal ligament, Dr Tanmoy Maiti, MCh, Neurosurgery Expression of Cathepsin B, K, S, and Elastin in intracranial aneurysmal walls, Dr Arun Babu, MCh, Neurosurgery 2012 Alzheimer’s Dementia: Clinical, Genetic and Diffusion Tensor Imaging study, Dr Bhavani Bagepally, PhD, Clinical Neuroscience 2011 Study of glutamate receptor gene polymorphisms in alcohol dependent patients with simple and severe withdrawal, Dr Ajit Dahale, MD, Psychiatry 2010 Association study of DRD4 polymorphisms and MPA with ADHD in Indian population, Dr C Guruprasad, MD, Psychiatry Association Study of APOE gene polymorphisms & Neurodevelopmental markers in schizophrenia, Dr Abish Anthony, MD, Psychiatry Association Study of APOE gene polymorphisms & Neurodevelopmental markers in bipolar disorder, Dr Avinash Waghmare, MD, Psychiatry 2009 Neuropsychological profile of individuals at–risk for Huntington’s disease, Dr. Saumya Udupa, PhD, Mental health & Social psychology Study of the DAT1 gene polymorphism in severe alcohol withdrawal, Dr Brij Kishore, MD, Psychiatry ApoE4 frequency in late onset depression, Dr Suresh Kumar, MD, Psychiatry 2008 Voxel based Morphometry of brain in SCA 1, 2, & 3, Dr Gaurav Goel, DM, Neuroradiology 2007 Study of 5HTT gene polymorphism in OCD, Dr Prashant Tibrewal, MD, Psychiatry 2004 ApoE polymorphism in dementia samples, Dr. Mansoor Ali Khan, MPhil, Neuroscience 2003 Study of natural history & effect of corticosteroids, Dr Lokesh L, DM, Neurology 2000 Clinical and Genetic characterization of Huntington’s disease in an Indian population, Dr Uday Murgod, DM, Neurology

shrinkhalamajumdar96@gmail.com < Back to People Page > Clinical Team, Research Students and Fellows Shrinkhala Majumdar Clinical Project Associate, PhD Candidate Shrinkhala is a psychologist in the clinical team. She has a Masters degree in Psychology and has worked in both inducstrial as well as clinical settings. She is a therapist by profession who pursues her research in deviation in neurotrajectories amongst those affected by bipolar disorder. She enjoys writing for newspaper articles, swimming and art therapy with children in her spare time.

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