My laboratory studies intracellular signaling regulating contraction, relaxation and proliferation of airway smooth muscle with particular emphasis on G protein coupled receptor mediated signaling. Airway smooth muscle is the principle contractile component of airways, and contraction and relaxation of ASM regulate airway diameter. Any alteration in ASM function results in bronchoconstriction and difficulty in breathing. Therefore, ASM acts as a primary therapeutic target in obstructive airway diseases such as asthma and COPD. Delineating novel receptors and signaling mechanisms that regulate ASM function would provide basis for developing newer and better drugs to treat asthma.  Current projects are found on my Research Site.

PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, 2004
MS, Veterinary College, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India, 1997
DMV, Veterinary College, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India, 1994