# Neuroscience Research Lab | Neuroscience India

> Neuroscience Research Lab | Neuroscience India


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- [Neuroscience of Yoga: Theory and Practice](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/neuroscience-of-yoga/): By Dr Akshay Anand,   Foreword by His Holiness Dalai Lama Link to the Book  
- [Quality Assurance Implementation in Research Labs](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/quality-assurance-implementation-in-research-labs/): By Dr Akshay Anand Link to the Book  This book is a comprehensive and timely compilation of strategy, methods, and implementation of a proof-of-concept modified quality module of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). This text provides a historical overview of GLP and related standards of quality assurance practices in clinical testing laboratories as well as basic research settings. It specifically discusses the need and challenges in audit, documentation, and strategies for its implications in system-dependent productivity striving research laboratories. It also describes the importance of periodic training of study directors as well as scholars for standardization in research processes. This book
- [Manual of Yogic Techniques](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/manual-of-yogic-techniques/): By Dr Akshay Anand, Dr H R Nagendra, and Dr B N Gangadhar Link to the Book After a spirited 3.5 years of marathon work, we have finally reached a stage when the maiden compilation of evidence-based yogic techniques shall become available to the world. Presented in a ‘Good Yoga Practices’ format, the Springer book was very keenly awaited by the Integrative health protagonists and scientists. The manual contains richly peer-reviewed techniques and protocols that can not only be followed easily, in a reproducible fashion, but also applied in various spheres of activityFrom the very best in the field, we
- [Dr. Neelam Dahiya](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-neelam-dahiya/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Neelam Dahiya Dr. Neelam Dahiya Designation: Additional Professor Department: CARDIOLOGY :: Contact Details  Phone No.    : 9876886810  Email ID     : drneelamdahiya@gmail.com   Ext No.           5059  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : MBBS    Post Graduation : MD Internal Medicine  Other Qualification – 1 : DM Cardiology  Full Profile    Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Dr. Pradip Kumar Saha](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-pradip-kumar-saha/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Pradip Kumar Saha Dr. Pradip Kumar Saha Designation: Professor Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology :: Contact Details  Phone No.    : 9914209341  Email ID     : pradiplekha@yahoo.co.in   Ext No.           6345  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : MBBS 1991 Calcutta University, Calcutta   Post Graduation : MD (OBST. & GYNAE.) 1997 PGIMER, Chnadigarh  Other Qualification – 1 : MAMS : National Academy of Medical Science, New Delhi  Full Profile    Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Prof. Rakesh Kumar](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/prof-rakesh-kumar/): Current National Collaborators Prof. Rakesh Kumar Prof. Rakesh Kumar Designation: Professor Department: Paediatric Medicine :: Contact Details  Phone No.    : 7087008480  Email ID     : kumar.rakesh@pgimer.edu.in   Ext No.        5338  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : M.B.B.S. from INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. BHU in year 1998   Post Graduation : M.D from INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. BHU in year 2001  Other Qualification – 1 :  Full Profile  Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Dr. Alka Rani Khadwal](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-alka-rani-khadwal/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Alka Rani Khadwal Dr. Alka Rani Khadwal Designation: Professor Department: CLINICAL HAEMATOLOGY AND MEDICAL ONCOLOGY :: Contact Details  Phone No.    : 7087008079  Email ID    : khadwal.alkarani@pgimer.edu.in, alkakhadwal@hotmail.com   Ext No.          6249  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : MBBS   Post Graduation : MD Paediatrics  Other Qualification – 1 : Trained in haematopoeitic stem cells transplantation (HSCT)   Full Profile    Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Dr. Tulika Singh](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-tulika-singh/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Tulika Singh Dr. Tulika Singh Designation: Professor Department: RADIO DIAGNOSIS & IMAGING :: Contact Details  Phone No.    :   ~  Email ID    : singh.tulika@pgimer.edu.in   Ext No.            ~  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : MBBS from KGMC LUCKNOW in year 1999   Post Graduation : MD Radiodiagnosis from kgmc lucknow in year 2003  Full Profile    Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Dr. Shalini Naik](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-shalini-naik/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Shalini Naik Dr. Shalini Naik Designation: Associate Professor Department: PSYCHIATRY :: Contact Details  Phone No. : 7087007684  Email ID : naik.shalini@pgimer.edu.in   Ext No. 6818  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : MBBS from Osmania Medical College (Hyderabad) in year 2013   Post Graduation :  MD (Psychiatry) from NIMHANS (Bangalore) in year 2017  Other Qualification – 1 : PDF in Brain Stimulation from NIMHANS (Bangalore) in year 2019  Full Profile  Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Dr. Sukhpal Kaur](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-sukhpal-kaur/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Sukhpal Kaur Dr. Sukhpal Kaur Designation: Principal Department: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING EDUCATION :: Contact Details  Phone No.    : 9888536964  Email ID    : kaur.sukhpal@pgimer.edu.in , drsukhpalkaur@gmail.com   Ext No.        : 5257  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : B.Sc Nursing in 1985   Post Graduation : M.Sc Nursing in 1995  Other Qualification – 1 : Ph.D Nursing in 2002  Other Qualification – 2 : PG diploma in statistics in 2013  Other Qualification – 3 : Certificate Course in Palliative Care in 2008  Full Profile    Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Dr. Sunil Taneja](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-sunil-taneja/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Sunil Taneja Dr. Sunil Taneja Designation: Associate Professor Department: HEPATOLOGY :: Contact Details  Phone No.    :  Email ID    : taneja.sunil@pgimer.edu.in   Ext No.        :  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : M.B.B.S from IGMC Shimla H.P. University. in year 2000   Post Graduation : M.D(Internal Medicine) from IGMC Shimla H.P. University. in year 2005  Other Qualification – 1 : D.M (Hepatology) from PGIMER Chandigarh in year 2011  Full Profile  Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Dr. Naresh Sachdeva](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-naresh-sachdeva/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Naresh Sachdeva Dr. Naresh Sachdeva Designation: Professor Department: ENDOCRINOLOGY :: Contact Details  Phone No. : 7087008280  Email ID : sachdeva.naresh@pgimer.edu.in   Ext No. : 5282  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : BSc Hons (Microbiology) from Panjab University Chandigarh in year 1996   Post Graduation : MSc Hons (Microbiology) from Panjab University Chandigarh in year 1998  Other Qualification – 1 : PhD from PGIMER Chandigarh in year 2004  Other Qualification – 2 : Postdoctoral Fellow from University of Miami FL USA in year 2008  Other Qualification – 3 : Visiting Scientist from St Vincents Institute Melbourne Australia in year 2016
- [Dr. Raghavendra Rao Mohan](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-raghavendra-rao-mohan/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Raghavendra Rao Mohan Linkedin Icon-internet Dr. Raghavendra Rao Mohan completed his Bachelor’s degree in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences with second rank from Mangalore University in 1998. He joined Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Samsthana, Bengaluru as a research fellow in 1998 and went onto become an assistant professor. He has completed several research projects in Rheumatoid arthritis, Prediabetes, Diabetes, CVD risk prevention and Cancer using both yoga and naturopathy interventions. He has experience in working in reputed institutes like Swami Vivekananda Yoga University, and HCG Bangalore Institute of Oncology. He was an advisor to INYS Medical Research
- [Dr Jaideep Arya](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-jaideep-arya/): Current National Collaborators Dr Jaideep Arya Linkedin Icon-internet Dr. Jaideep Arya is a well-known figure in the field of yoga, particularly in India. He is the Chairman of Haryana Yog Aayog and also serves as the Secretary General of Yogasanabharat and Worldyogasana, according to his official Instagram page. He is also the Chief Centre Coordinator of Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar. Key roles and affiliations: Chairman, Haryana Yog Aayog: He leads the yoga council in the state of Haryana. Secretary General, Yogasanabharat and Worldyogasana: He holds this position in both organizations related to yoga. Chief Centre Coordinator, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar: He manages
- [Dr. Karthik VM](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-karthik-vm/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Karthik VM Dr. Karthik VM Designation: Assistant Professor Department: NEUROLOGY :: Contact Details  Phone No.    : 7087007633  Email ID    : mahesh.kv@pgimer.edu.in   Ext No.        : 6691  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : M.B.B.S from R.G.U.H.S in year 2012   Post Graduation : M.D from PGIMER in year 2015  Other Qualification – 1 : D.M from PGIMER in year 2019 Full Profile :  Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Dr. Sanjay Kumar Munjal](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-sanjay-kumar-munjal/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Sanjay Kumar Munjal Dr. Sanjay Kumar Munjal Designation: Professor Department: OTOLARYNGOLOGY (ENT) :: Contact Details  Phone No.    :  8872016255  Email ID    : munjal.sanjay@pgimer.edu.in  sanjaymunjal69@gmail.com   Ext No.        :  6955  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : B.Sc(Audiology Speech Therapy from PGIMER in year 1990   Post Graduation : M.Sc (Speech Hearing) from PGIMER in year 1998  Other Qualification – 1 : Ph.D from PGIMER in year 2006 Full Profile :  Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Dr. Balachundhar Subramaniam](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-balachundhar-subramaniam/): Current International Collaborators Dr. Balachundhar Subramaniam Linkedin Icon-internet Dr. Balachundhar Subramaniam, MD, MPH, FASA Dr. Balachundhar Subramaniam is a Professor of Anaesthesia at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER, Pondicherry, India) and completed his residency in anesthesiology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. He received his postdoctoral training in Anesthesia at Beth Israel Medical Center, Harvard Medical School in Boston. Dr. Subramaniam completed fellowships in Cardiac Anesthesia and Transesophageal Echocardiography at Beth Israel Medical Center in Boston. He also obtained an MPH from Harvard
- [Dr. K Sadasivan Pillai](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-k-sadasivan-pillai/): Current International Collaborators Dr. K Sadasivan Pillai Linkedin Icon-internet Dr. K. Sadasivan Pillai has more than 25 years industrial experience in conducting animal experiments and other regulatory studies with drugs, pesticides, herbal formulations, etc. He also has worked as Head QA (GLP) in a preclinical CRO and a preclinical facilities of a pharmaceutical R&D in India. He is a Ph.D. supervisor of 2 Indian Universities. He has successfully completed a 2 week-course on Laboratory Animal Science at Utrecht University, Netherlands. He has published several papers in peer reviewed journals and coauthored 2 books on statistics in toxicology and pharmacology. GO
- [Dr. Sat Bir Khalsa](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/sat-bir-khalsa/): Current International Collaborators Dr. Sat Bir Khalsa Linkedin Wikipedia-w Dr. Sat Bir Khalsa (Associate Professor of Medicine) Associate Neuroscientist, Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D. has been fully engaged in basic and clinical research on the effectiveness of yoga and meditation practices in improving physical and psychological health since 2001. He has practiced a yoga lifestyle since 1971 and is a certified instructor in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. He is currently the Director of Research for the Kundalini Research Institute, Research Associate
- [Dr. Aruna Rakha](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/aruna-rakha/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Aruna Rakha Arora Dr. Aruna Rakha Arora Designation: Additional Professor Department: TRANSLATIONAL AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE :: Contact Details  Phone No.    : 9855711747  Email ID    : rakhaarora.aruna@pgimer.edu.in    Ext No.        : 5213  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : B.Sc (Hons) from Panjab University   Post Graduation : M.Sc (Hons) from Panjab University  Other Qualification – 1 : PhD from Queens University Belfast UK  Other Qualification – 2 : Research Experience from NIH, Bethesda, USA Full Profile :  Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Dr Pramod Kumar Avti](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-pramod-kumar-avti/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Pramod K. Avti Dr. Pramod K. Avti Designation: Additional Professor Department: BIOPHYSICS :: Contact Details  Phone No.    : 7087008893  Email ID    : avti.pramodkumar@pgimer.edu.in   Ext No.        : 5249  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation : B.Sc (Biophysics) from Nizam College (Osmania University)   Post Graduation : M.Sc (Biophysics) from Institute of Science  Other Qualification (1) : M.Phil (Biophysics) from NIMHANS Bangalore  Other Qualification (2) : Ph.D (Biophysics) from PGIMER Chandigarh Full Profile :  Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Dr. Krishan Kumar Soni](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-krishan-kumar-soni/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Krishan Kumar Soni Dr. Krishan Kumar Soni Designation: Additional Professor Department: PSYCHIATRY :: Contact Details  Phone No. : 8607494950  Email ID : kumar.krishan@pgimer.edu.in , keshusony@rediffmail.com   Ext No. : 6812  :: Educational Qualification   Graduation :   Post Graduation : MPhil (Medical S Psy) Clinical Psy from Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP)  Other Qualification : PhD (Psy) FIACP Full Profile :  Click Here GO TO CURRENT NATIONAL COLLABORATORS PAGE
- [Effect of CYP (Common Yoga Protocol) by neurotrophic factors.](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/effect-of-cyp-common-yoga-protocol-by-neurotrophic-factors/): My study highlights the significant impact of Yoga on both molecular and cellular levels. To explore these molecular changes we utilized a standardized Yoga protocol, i.e., Common Yoga Protocol, recommended by Govt. of India for International Day of Yoga. This protocol has been designed as such, so that it can be practiced by individuals of all age groups, and it includes all aspects of Yoga, i.e., Asanas, Pranayama and Meditation. After the practice of Yoga, increases in neurotropic markers like BDNF and angiogenic markers such as VEGF and Angiogenin suggest potential benefits for brain health and vascular function. There was
- [UCB (Umbilical Cord Blood) of yoga practiced pregnant women rescue arificially induced amnesia in mice.](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/ucb-umbilical-cord-blood-of-yoga-practiced-pregnant-women-rescue-arificially-induced-amnesia-in-mice/): The Neuroscience of Yoga Program investigates the psychological, physiological, and cellular effects of yoga practice. Our aim is to elucidate the pathways through which yoga and meditation confer health benefits. Given that pregnant individuals are particularly susceptible to psychological distress, this population offers a valuable perspective on the impact of yoga on psychological well-being. Additionally, we examine the potential effects of yoga on naive stem cells in umbilical cord blood, which are directly linked to fetal development, to assess the potential transfer of yoga benefits to the fetus. To support our findings, we confirm stem cell efficacy through animals to
- [Yoga for Control of Progression](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/yoga-for-control-of-progression/): Nadholta P, Kumar S, Anand A*. Yoga for Control of Progression in the Early Stage of NCDs. Ann Neurosci. 2023 Apr;30(2):79-83.   
- [Common Yoga Protocol](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/common-yoga-protocol/):  Sharma K, Maity K, Goel S, Kanwar S, Anand A*. Common Yoga Protocol Increases Peripheral Blood CD34+ Cells: An Open-Label Single-Arm Exploratory Trial, Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2023, 16:, 1721-1736, DOI: 10.2147/JMDH.S377869 
- [Randomized Controlled Trial](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/randomized-controlled-trial/): Chopra M, Naik RR, Naik R, Sahni J, Bala K, Ahlawat J, Anand A, Singh C, Jandial A, Jain A, Prakash G, Khadwal A, Malhotra P, Lad DP. Randomized Controlled Trial of Isha Kriya versus Observation to Improve Quality of Life in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Recipients. Transplant Cell Ther. 2023 May 14:S2666-6367(23)01293-9. 
- [Yoga Therapy for Diabetes](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/yoga-therapy-for-diabetes/): Innes K. E, Selfe T. K, Hecht F. M., Srivastava V., Sharma J., Anand A. Yoga Therapy for Diabetes. In Lorenzo, C. (2023) (Eds.), Principles and practice of yoga in health care. Handspring Publishing Limited. (Book chapter under print)
- [Effectiveness of integrated approach](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/effectiveness-of-integrated-approach/):  Poojari S, Dhiman D, Ghai B, Mathur D, Metri K, Kataria K, Anand A*. Effectiveness of integrated approach of yoga therapy versus usual care in management on chronic low back pain patients: A randomized controlled pilot study. Pain Pract. 2023 Sep 19. doi: 10.1111/papr.13296. 
- [ALS plasma](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/als-plasma/): Khosla R, Bhagat H, Lal P, Anand A*. ALS plasma reduces the viability of NSC34 cells via altering mRNA expression of VEGF: A short report. Heliyon. 2023 Jul 14;9(7):e18287.
- [Traditional Medicine](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/traditional-medicine/): Gautam M, Sharma K, Choudhary SK, Anand A*. Traditional Medicine as a part of Indian healthcare system: Challenges and Recommendations the burden on the healthcare system in India as well as globally. Integrative Medicine Case Reports. 2023 July;2(2):71-76.doi: 10.38205/imcr.040271
- [Unraveling the Enigma](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/unraveling-the-enigma/): Pandey MK, Kumar K, Anand A. Unraveling the Enigma: How behavioral addictions alter the developing child brain?. Ann Neurosci, 2023 (accepted)
- [Yoga and Meditation](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/yoga-and-meditation/): Kumari S, Rain M, Gautam M, Kumar KK, Anand A, Maity K. Yoga and Meditation for Adolescents. In Puri S, Duggal M, Singh A (2023) (Eds.), Interdisciplinary Approach For Adolescent Health. Mohindra Publishing House. ISBN: 978-93-90758-99-9
- [Mind-body practice](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/mind-body-practice/): Nadholta P, Kumar K, Saha PK, Suri V, Singh A, Anand A*. Mind-body practice as a primer to maintain psychological health among pregnant women-YOGESTA-a randomized controlled trial. Front Public Health. 2023 Sep 12;11:1201371.
- [Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/swachh-bharat-abhiyaan/): NRL (Neuroscience Research Lab) at PGI, Chandigarh took up the 2nd October appeal of our honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, reinforced by Director, PGI. The last 230 weeks of continuous involvement in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has been an enlightening experience for all the volunteers of the research group. Every Friday after the lab hours, the volunteers grab their brooms, shovels and gloves cleaning the PGI campus earlier littered with paper cups, plates, expired medicines, bidis, cigarettes, pan masala packets, plastic bags, leftover food, much to the surprise of both patient’s relatives and staff. This activity has been ongoing for
- [Awards & Honors](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/awards-honors/): International Fellowships Travel Fellowship, 41st Annual Meeting of the Japan Neuroscience Society at Kobe, Japan from July 25-29,2018 International Conference on Traditional Medicine at Colombo, Sri Lanka from November 23-25, 2017. Symposium on “Brain Ageing and Dementia in LMICS” at Nairobi from December 06-09, 2016 XXII Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Eye Research (ICER) at Tokyo, Japan from September 25-29, 2016 1st National Festival and international Congress of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine” at Tehran, Iran from May 19-21, 2016 IBRO- ARC Fellowship for Conference on Epigenetcs and Neurological Disorders: from bench side to bedside at Mansura, Egypt Oct,
- [Talks](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/talks/): Postcard from India International Visiting Lecture Team Programme (IBRO), SRILANKA, April 18-25,2012.(Part 1) International Visiting Lecture Team Programme (IBRO), SRILANKA, April 18-25,2012.(Part 2) International Visiting Lecture Team Programme (IBRO), SRILANKA, April 18-25,2012.(Part 3) Chairperson, “Yoga for Good Life” Organised by Chandigarh Administration June 09-12, 2016 Rastrvyapi Motapa Mukti Abhiyaan: Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar
- [Roster](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/roster/): Please Download NRL Academic Roster here Please Download NRL Duty Roster here Please Download NRL Discussion  Roster here
- [PhD Program](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/phd-program/): The research lab runs an active graduate training program under the Department of Neurology awarding PhD degrees to successful candidates. The entry into the program is based on the basis of matching vacancy program evaluated through Institute entrance exam conducted twice a year. The successful candidates are asked to submit the PhD synopsis plan in first three months which is evaluated by Dean’s Doctoral committee. The assessment of the PhD progress is monitored continuously by the Doctoral Committee throughout the duration of program which holds its meetings every six months. Throughout the program the students are expected to complete the
- [Event(s)](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/events/): XXXV Annual Meeting of Indian Academy of Neuroscience (IAN)-2017 XXXVI Annual Meeting of Indian Academy of Neuroscience (IAN)-2018.
- [Orientation](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/orientation/): Orientation Neuroscience Research lab follows a sunshine policy; therefore, candor and communication are paramount. The performance of each new person entering the lab is watched for six months, and the tenure in the lab for the entire duration of the project or PhD work is dependent on one’s satisfactory performance. Research staff is expected to observe the confidentiality of research projects and maintain proper lab notebooks and records which is the property of the lab. No experiment is validated until the proper SOP, DRS and log sheets are filled after obtaining these from the GLP staff and returned after the
- [Dr. Ranil De Silva](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-ranil-de-silva/): Dr. Ranil de Silva Faculty of Medical Sciences, Dept of Anatomy, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. E-mail: ranildes@yahoo.com   Prof. Ranil De Silva was the founder Chairperson, Neuroscience Module Committee, and the Principal Investigator, Genetic Diagnostic & Research Laboratory and Human Brain Tissue and DNA Repository of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Dr. De Silva had a proven record of successful leadership in fostering an innovative research and training culture in Sri Lanka and the Asian Pacific region, based on scientific excellence and worldwide collaboration. His tireless efforts to organize the clinical
- [Brahmi : memory enhancer](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/brahmi-memory-enhancer/): Exploring memory enhancers: Brahmi reverses memory deficit     Herbal medicines have been used since time immemorial to maintain health and to treat diseases. The WHO estimates that about three-quarters of the world’s population currently use herbs and other forms of traditional medicines to treat diseases. Our society’s growing interest in herbal products and other dietary supplements is now being believed to stem from our disappointment in allopathic medicine. Because herbal products are thought to be natural, many people believe that they are safe. Even though there is anecdotal evidence supporting the use of herbal medicines, scientific studies in this
- [Assessment of stem cell and brain stroke](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/assessment-of-stem-cell-and-brain-stroke/): Assessment of marrow derived stem cell implantation in experimentally induced brain stroke and retinal ischemia mouse model     We have established the experimental model of neuronal damage in mice by middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion method and assessment of neuronal and ganglion cell damage by infarct area and neurobehavioral measurement, and  investigated the effects of marrow derived mononuclear cell (MNC) and retinal stem cells by transplantation strategies. The adult Swiss albino male mice were used in which the right common carotid artery, external carotid artery and internal carotid artery (ICA) were exposed via a midline incision. An 8-0 polypropylene
- [Diagnostic efficacy of amplicor kit of TB](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/diagnostic-efficacy-of-amplicor-kit-of-tb/): Diagnostic efficacy of Amplicor kit for detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis in the patients suspected of TBM     We used to screen the Mycobacterium tuberculosis in CSF samples of suspected TBM patients using Amplicor detection kit. We had collected about 100 patients suspected of TBM through a redundant program under former HOD and had analyzed this using the commercially available Amplicor kit that used the patented PCR-ELISA method. Out of the 100 patients from whom CSF samples that were collected 79{b1db15a8718e72bc8a492e4522ac741b8363f8278d1cb30882962c0bf10cf6a3} were diagnosed negative for TBM and 8{b1db15a8718e72bc8a492e4522ac741b8363f8278d1cb30882962c0bf10cf6a3} were positive for the disease, providing vital diagnosis for Neurologists. Out the 100 patients
- [Elevated Levels of CCL-2 and VEGF in ALS](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/elevated-levels-of-ccl-2-and-vegf-in-als/): Elevated levels of CCL-2 and VEGF in circulating lymphocytes of Indian sporadic ALS patients Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by degeneration of motor neurons. We evaluated the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 (CCL-2) levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum of ALS patients and age matched controls of North Indian origin by ELISA. The ALS patients were included on the basis of El Escorial criteria after obtaining written informed consent. All the patients were of sporadic origin. The levels of VEGF and CCL2 were then normalized to total protein. We also
- [The Contribution of VEGG and MCP-1](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/the-contribution-of-vegg-and-mcp-1/): The contribution of Vascular endothelial growth receptor (VEGF) and monocyte chemoattractant protein(MCP-1) to symptomatic atherosclerotic carotid plaques     The role of vascular endothelial growth factor and monocyte chemoattractant protein as a serum biomarker of atherothrombotic disease is currently under investigation. Previous western studies have mostly related VEGF and MCP-1 to ischemic stroke. This is an Indian study and we tried to relate these protein growth factor levels as potential biomarkers to incidence of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack since stroke is a principal cause of death in elderly people. We have estimated the VEGF and MCP-1 levels in
- [Levels of VEGF-A and CCL2](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/levels-of-vegf-a-and-ccl2/): Levels of Vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and chemokine ligand-2 (CCL2) in Serum and CSF of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis patients.     Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder with no reliable markers for disease prognosis. Levels of Vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and chemokine ligand-2 (CCL2) have been examined in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in Western population. We wanted to measure these levels in North Indian ALS patients as these patients have enhanced survival duration.  In the study 50 sporadic ALS patients (25 with definite ALS, 15 probable and 10 possible ALS) were recruited and VEGF-A and CCL2
- [Upregulation of CCL2](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/upregulation-of-ccl2/): Upregulation of chemokine ligand (CCL2) genes in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.     Protein levels of vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and chemokine ligand-2 (CCL2) were shown to be elevated in Indian Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients in our previous studies. Here, we report the mRNA levels of VEGF-A and CCL2 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of 50 ALS patients. Their levels were adjusted for possible confounders like cigarette smoking, alcohol and meat consumption. Real Time PCR indicates that VEGF-A expression is 77- fold higher in ALS than controls while CCL2 mRNA has shown an
- [A New Marker for Neovascular AMD](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/a-new-marker-for-neovascularamd/): A new marker for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Eotaxin-2   Role of Eotaxin–CCR3 was reported in choroidal neovascularization (CNV) development in recent studies. It was documented to be better than vascular endothelial growth factor-A treatment when tested in CNV animals. Due to lack of studies on the role of eotaxin in the human age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients, we sought to determine whether eotaxin-2 (CCL24) has any association with inflammatory processes that occur in CNV. CCL24 levels were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbant assay (ELISA) after normalization to total serum protein and levels of ELISA were correlated to various risk
- [ALS Diagnosis](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/als-diagnosis/): Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis: A predictive model.   The clinical diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) usually takes several months and this delay adversely affects the therapeutic interventions. Hence, earlier and effective diagnosis of ALS for better management of ALS patients needs the development of a statistical model. Therefore, we have developed a statistical model for predicting the risk of ALS at earlier stages. The study recruited 44 sporadic ALS patients along with 29 normal controls. Demographic details (e.g. age, sex, cigarette smoking status, alcohol consumption, diet and bodymass index) of patients at the age of onset of disease
- [Association between CCR2](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/1814/): Association between Expression of Chemokine Receptor-2 (CCR2) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients of North India.   Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease which is characterized by participation of inflammatory cascade. These inflammatory changes are strongly regulated by interaction of chemokine ligand-2 (CCL2), a small chemokine belongs to C-C subfamily with its receptor chemokine receptor-2 (CCR2). In our earlier studies we have reported elevated chemokine ligand-2 (CCL2) in Indian ALS patients. We further analysed chemokine receptor-2 (CCR2) in these ALS patients. Indian sporadic ALS patients (n = 50) and control (40) were included on the basis of
- [Role of MCP-1](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/role-of-mcp-1/): Role of MCP-1 and Its Receptor in Age Related Macular Degeneration: Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Study     Age related macular degeneration is an eye disorder which leads to irreversible blindness in aged.  Various studies have been carried out to screen the role of different biomolecules in disease progression. MCP-1, while acting in concert with receptor CCR2,  have been found to promote recruitment of macrophages but the mechanism how these cytokines are regulated  in the eye of patients with AMD remain unclear. In our previous studies we have found that CCL2 deficient mice have characteristics of AMD disease. We hypothesized that
- [CC chemokine](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/cc-chemokine/): CC chemokine receptor-3 as new target for age-related macular degeneration.     Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a complex disease, which is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. CCR3 is a chemokine receptor present on basophils and eosinophils. The main role of CCR3 is to activate and recruit eosinophils to the site of inflammation and stimulate macrophage activation. These activated eosinophils can release reactive oxygen species which contribute to host tissue damage during chronic inflammatory responses. Although CCR3 is known for inflammation but its studies are lacking in AMD patients. Therefore, we sought to determine any possible association between CCR3
- [Navneet Kaur](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/navneet-kaur/): Nickname: Navneet kaur Hometown: Pinjore, Haryana Graduate School: Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra E-mail: navneetk957@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in science? My work is centred on the diabetes. We are trying to prevent diabetes in women by intervention of yoga in pre-diabetic women. We also want to check whether yoga has any effect on body weight, posture, obesity, learning and memory. More about you I am a very disciplined and calm person. I like Basketball and Netball and won gold medal at All India Inter- University Championship. Now I am focusing on
- [Sushant Kaushal](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/sushant-kaushal/): Nickname: Sushant Hometown: Dasuya, Punjab Graduate School: Lovely Professional University E-mail:sushantkaushal@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in science? I have worked on P.falciparum in National Institute Of  Malaria Research where I have checked the effects of different herbal extracts on resistant strains of falciparum. More about you I am mentally and physically a very strong person. I am closed to my family and friends. I am kind hearted and helpful. Other than research, I am active in social work. I am fond of dancing and singing. I always try to be
- [Avijit Banik](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/avijit-banik/): Nickname: avijit Hometown: Dum Dum, Kolkata Graduate School: PGIMER, Chandigarh E-mail: avibanik@yahoo.co.in   How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in science? To pursue a research career in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neural Stem cells to understand the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders and identify novel strategies for treatments in the benefit of Mankind. Also to prove my diligence and trustworthiness and to leave no stone unturned in bringing up the Organization’s name. I will act as a problem solver with the attitude “Never give up”. More about you You will always
- [Rupa  Devi.M](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/rupa-devi-m/): Nickname: Rupa Hometown: Thiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. Graduate School: PGIMER, Chandigarh E-mail: rupadevim@gmail.com   How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in science? Simply put, medical research is one of the jobs that require dedication to explore new avenues of treatment for the welfare of patients. We always think and work on improving quality of human life. It is interesting to use available research means to understand the human brain and brain-related diseases using animal models and nurse the goal of improving the mental health of human society. More about you I am trustworthy,
- [Pooja Nadholta](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/pooja-nadholta/): Nickname: Pooja Hometown: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Graduate School: Himachal Pradesh University Summerhill, Shimla-5 E-mail: nadholtapooja34@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in Science? My work is based on Yoga and pregnancy. I am looking at the effect of Yoga on pregnancy outcome(the health of mother and baby) and its effect on Umbilical Cord Blood derived stem cells. I will investigate the potency of stem cells by transplanting them into, mouse model of memory loss. More about you? I am honest, forthright and cheerful person. I learn from everything and everyone around me and try my best to implement
- [Kanupriya Sharma](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/kanupriya-sharma/): Nickname: Kanu  Hometown: Una,H.P Graduate School: GNDU, Amritsar  E-mail: sharmakanu993@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in Science? I am working on the mutation pattern in DMD/BMD, and the mutation in other (PSEN, APP, SMN, MYOT, DYSF, CAV3 and LMNA) genes leading to similar phenotype. I am also working on association of BMD/DMD phenotype with cognitive decline. More about you? I am a self motivated person. My strength towards is to work with a positive attitude. My motivation is my family. I am fond of travelling to new places. About your work? My field
- [Dr. Manjari Rain](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/dr-manjari-rain/): Nickname:Manjari Hometown: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Graduate School: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand E-mail: manjari.rain25@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in Science? Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by degeneration of motor neurons causing loss of muscle control. Etiology of ALS is complex, multifactorial and poorly understood. My research interest is to identify reliable biomarkers of ALS that will improve our understanding of ALS for advancement of treatment. More about you? I am humble, caring and a kind person with an optimistic approach towards life. I am careful thinker
- [Akshay Anand](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/akshay-anand/): Professor, Department of Neurology, PGIMER, Chandigarh Professor Incharge-CCRYN Collaborative Centre for Mind Body Intervention through Yoga Adjunct Professor, Philosophy, Panjab Univ. Editor in Chief- Annals of Neuroscience and Integrative Medicine Case Reports Former Editor in Chief – Integrative Medicine International Visiting Distinguished Prof, S-VYASA Former Visiting Prof.  SSIAR,Bangalore,  Visiting Prof. Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Japan, European National University, Ukraine-2017-2018. Advisory Board Member, Harvard University, Boston, USA, E-mail: akshay2anand@gmail.com 22 years of post doctoral experience; strong track record of understanding research drivers and grant dynamics to contribute to quality research output; capacity to exploit in-vitro, in-vivo and behavioral approaches; replete with
- [Effect of Breathing Intervention](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/effect-of-breathing-intervention/): Rain M, Puri GD, Bhalla A, Avti P, Subramaniam B, Kaushal V, Srivastava V, Mahajan P, Singh M, Pandey N, Malhotra P, Goel S, Soni KK, Sachdeva N, Maity K, Verma P, Dixit N, Gupta S, Mehra P, Nadholta P, Khosla R, Ahuja S and Anand A*. Effect of breathing intervention in patients with COVID and healthcare workers. Frontier in Public Health. doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.945988
- [A Narrative Review](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/a-narrative-review/): Ray Basu, Metri K, Khanra K, Revankar R, Chinnaiyan KM, Raghuram N, Mishra MS, Patwardhan B, Sharma M,
 Basavaraddi IV, Anand A, Reddy S, Deepak KK, Levy M, Theus S, Levine GN, Cramer H, Fricchione GL and Nagendra H R. A narrative review on yoga:
a potential intervention for augmenting immunomodulation and mental health in COVID‐19. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022 Jul 18;22(1):191.
- [Yoga As a Preventive](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/yoga-as-a-preventive/): Sharma K, Basu-Ray I, Sayal N, Vora A, Bammidi S, Tyagi R, Modgil S, Bali P, Kaur P, Goyal AK, Pal DK, Arvind H, Jindal K, Garg V, Matyal B, Thakur N, Chhikara A, Kaur N, Maanju P, Bhatia KS, Pannu V, Gupta V, Malik N, Malik R, Kumar R, Kaur R, Bhatt V, Bhalla A, Mohanty M, Singh G, Sharma SK, Sivapuram MS, Mathur D, Khanra D, Anand A. Yoga as a Preventive Intervention for Cardiovascular Diseases and Associated Comorbidities: Open-Label Single Arm Study. Front Public Health.2022 Jun 13;10:843134. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.843134.
- [Coping strategy](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/coping-strategy/): Nagarathna R, Sharma MNK, Ilavarasu J, Kulkarni R, Anand A, Majumdar V, Singh A, Ram J, Rain M, Nagendra HR. Coping Strategy, Life Style and Health Status During Phase 3 of Indian National Lockdown for COVID-19 Pandemic-A Pan-India Survey. Front Public Health. 2022 May 18;10:814328. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.814328.
- [Genotyping of Clinical](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/genotyping-of-clinical/): Battu P, Sharma K, Thangavel R, Singh R, Sharma S, Srivastava V, Anand A*. Genotyping of Clinical Parameters in Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Clin Ophthalmol. 2022; 16: 517–529.
- [Role of Yoga in Dyslipidemia](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/role-of-yoga-in-dyslipidemia/): Arya J, Verma P, Mathur D, Pannu V, Tyagi R, Anand A*. Role of Yoga in Dyslipidemia and other associated comorbidities in the book entitled “The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Cardiovascular Medicine”. Basu, D.Mehta (eds.).The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Cardiovascular Medicine. Springer Nature.2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6913-2
- [Modulated anti-VEGF](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/modulated-anti-vegf/): Sharma K, Singh R, Kumar S, Anand A* Modulated anti-VEGF therapy under the influence of lipid metabolizing proteins in age related macular degeneration: A pilot study 2021. Sci Rep. 2022 Jan 13;12(1):714.
- [Diabetic Yoga Protocol](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/diabetic-yoga-protocol/): Kaur N, Majumdaar V, Nagaratna R, Malik N, Anand A* Nagendra HR. Diabetic Yoga Protocol Improves Glycemic, Anthropometric and Lipid leavels in high risk Individuals for Diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. Diabetol Metab Syndr , 2021 Dec 23;13(1):149.
- [Integrative Approach to COVID](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/integrative-approach-to-covid/): Anand A*, Tyagi R , Khosla R, Bali P, Rain M, Maity K, Verma P, Gupta S, Nadholta P, Kaur N, Sharma K, Tripathi S, Avti P and Singh A. Integrative Approach to COVID-19: An Indian Facebook Recipe for Mental Health. Ann Neurosci 28 (3-4) 183–190, 2021
- [War Related mental](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/war-related-mental/): Anand A*,Ghani A, Sharma K, Kaur G, Khosla R, Devi C, Podder V, Sivapuram M, Maity K, Kaur H. War related mental health issues and need for Yoga intervention studies: A scopic review. International Journal of Yoga 2021 ,14: 3;175-187
- [Role of Microglia](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/role-of-microglia/): Miranpuri GS, Bali P, Nguyen J, Kim JJ, Modgil S, Mehra P, Buttar S, Brown G, Yutuc N, Singh H, Wood A, Singh J, Anand A*Role of Microglia and Astrocytes in Spinal Cord Injury Induced Neuropathic Pain. Ann Neurosci 2021 Jul;28(3-4):219-228
- [Whose duty is it](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/whose-duty-is-it/): Anand A* Patwardhan B K. Whose Duty Is it Anyway? Ann Neurosci, 2021, 28(1-2):097275312110098
- [Analysis of Radio Diagnostic](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/analysis-of-radio-diagnostic/): Pal S, Singh A, Anand A*. Analysis of Radio diagnostic test referrals in government hospitals. Integrative Medicine Case Reports. 2021 July;2(2):1-2.
- [Yoga Practice is Beneficial](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/yoga-practice-is-beneficial/): Nagarathna R, Anand A*, Rain M, Srivastava V, Sivapuram M, Kulkarni R, Ilavarasu J, Sharma M, Singh A, Nagendra HR. Yoga Practice Is Beneficial for Maintaining Healthy Lifestyle and Endurance Under Restrictions and Stress Imposed by Lockdown During COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychiatry. 2021 Jun 22;12:613762
- [Health and Communication](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/health-and-communication/): Anand A* Global Advocacy for Integrative Health and Communication: Stress, Aging, and Mind–Body Practices. Ann Neurosci 2021 DOI: 10.1177/09727531211009795.
- [Effectiveness of Yoga lifestyle](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/effectiveness-of-yoga-lifestyle/): Nagarathna R, Kumar S, Anand A, Acharya I, Singh A, Patil S, Latha R, Datey P, Nagendra HR. Effectiveness of Yoga Lifestyle on Lipid Metabolism in a Vulnerable Population—A Community Based Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Medicines2021, 8(7), 37.
- [Is the Indian Dietary](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/is-the-indian-dietary/): Nagarathna R, Anand A, Nanda S, Patil S, Singh A, Rajesh S, Nagendra HR. Is the Indian Dietary Pattern Associated With Type 2 Diabetes? A Pan-India Randomized Cluster Sample Study Ann Neurosci 2021, Jul;27(3-4):175-182.
- [Role of Mind-Body](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/role-of-mind-body/): Mehra P, Anand A*, Nagarathna R, Kaur N, Malik N, Singh A, Pannu V, Avti P, Patil S,
Nagendra HR. Role of Mind–Body Intervention on Lipid Profile: A Cross‐sectional Study. Int J Yoga. 2021 May-Aug;14(2):168-172.
- [Effect of retinal injury](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/effect-of-retinal-injury/): Mehra P, Bali P, Singh J, Saha PK, Anand A* Effect of retinal injury induced by laser photocoagulation on visuospatial memory in mouse model. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2021,12(03): 586-591.
- [Effectiveness of a Yoga](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/effectiveness-of-a-yoga/): Raghuram N, Ram V, Majumdar V, Rajesh SK, Singh A, Patil S, Anand A, Judu I, Bhaskara S,  Rao Basa J, Nagendra HR . Effectiveness of a yoga-based lifestyle protocol (YLP) in preventing diabetes in a high-risk Indian cohort: a multicenter cluster-randomized controlled trial(NMB-trial) Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021 Jun11;12:664657
- [Can Yogic Breathing](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/can-yogic-breathing/): Rain M, Subramaniam B, Avti P, Mahajan P, Anand A* Can Yogic breathing techniques like Simha Kriya and Isha Kriya regulate COVID-19-related stress? ,  Front Psychol,2021 Apr 15;12:635816.
- [Sleeping pattern](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/sleeping-pattern/): Sharma K, Singh R, Sharma SK, Anand A* Sleeping pattern and activities of daily living modulate protein expression in AMD PLoS One 2021 Jun 1;16(6):e0248523.
- [Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/): Khosla R, Rain M, Sharma S, Anand A* Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) prediction model derived from plasma and CSF biomarkers. PLoS One. 2021 Feb 19;16(2):e0247025.
- [A Recipe for Policy](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/a-recipe-for-policy/): Maity K, Majumdar V, Singh A, Anand A* A recipe for Policy research in AYUSH educational and research programs. Integrative Medicine Case Reports. 2021 Jan;2(1):1-3.
- [Working memory alterations](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/working-memory-alterations/): Tyagi R, Arvind H, Goyal MK, Mohanty M, Anand A*. Working Memory Alterations Plays an Essential Role in Developing Global Neuropsychological Impairment in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. 2020,  Front Psychol 2021 Jan 15;11:613242
- [Management of Type II](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/management-of-type-ii/): Sharma K, Battu P, Anand A, Nagaratna R, Kaur N, Malik N, Singh A, Nagendra HR. Management of Type II Diabetes by Modulating the Modifiable Risk Factors: A Future Roadmap for Prevention of Cerebrovascular Complications. Ann Neurosci. 2020, Jul;27(3-4):266-272.
- [Sleep Disorders in](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/sleep-disorders-in/): Maity K, Nagaratna R, Anand A, Patil S, Singh A, Rajesh SK, Ramesh L, Sridhar P, Thakur U, Nagendra HR. Sleep Disorders in individuals with high risk for diabetes in Indian population. Ann Neurosci. 2020, Jul;27(3-4):183-189.
- [Ayurveda Body-mind](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/ayurveda-body-mind/): Sivapuram M, Srivastava V, Anand A, Nagarathna R, Patil S, Biman S, Chander I, Jyoti S, Nagendra HR. Ayurveda Body–Mind Constitutional Types and Role of Yoga Intervention Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Population of Chandigarh and Panchkula Regions, Ann Neurosci. 2020, Jul;27(3-4):214-223
- [Depression in high risk](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/depression-in-high-risk/): Mathur D, Srivastava V, Patil V, Singh A, Rajesh SK, Nagendra HR, Nagarathna R, Anand A. Depression in high risk type 2 diabetes adults. 2020 Ann Neurosci. 2020, Jul;27(3-4):204-213.
- [Physical Activity Patterns](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/physical-activity-patterns/): Podder V, Nagarathna R, Anand A*, Patil S, Singh A, Nagendra HR. Physical Activity Patterns in India Stratified by Zones, Age, Region, BMI and Implications for COVID 19- A Nationwide Study 2020, Ann Neurosci. Doi 1177/0972753121998507
- [Prevalence of Alcohol](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/prevalence-of-alcohol/): Sivapuram MS, Nagaratna R, Anand A, Patil S, Singh A, Nagendra HR. Prevalence of Alcohol and tobacco use in Indian and implications for COVID 19 NMB study projections. J Med Life.2020 Oct-Dec; 13(4): 499–509.
- [Prevalence of diabetes](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/prevalence-of-diabetes/): Nagaratna R, Bali P, Anand A*, Srivastava V, Patil S, Sharma G, Manasa K, Pannu V, Singh A, Nagendra HR. Prevalence of diabetes and its determinants in the young adults Indian population-call for Yoga intervention. 2020, Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020 Dec 11;11:507064
- [What We Fail to See i](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/what-we-fail-to-see-i/): Samaranayake N, Dissanayaka P, Gunarathna I, Gonawala L, Wijekoon N, Rathnayake P, Sirisena D, Gunasekara H, Dissanayake A, Senanayake S, Anand A, Satyamoorthy K, Dalal A, Silva KRD. What We Fail to See in Neuro-Genetic Diseases: A Bird’s Eye View from the Developing World. Ann Neurosci 2020,1–7 DOI: 10.1177/0972753120950069
- [Sheetal J Gupta](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/sheetal-j-gupta/): Nickname: Sheetal Hometown: Delhi Graduate School: E-mail: sheetaljindal@gmail.com   How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in Science? My work is based on effect of yoga based protocol at various oxygen levels. We are examining if the yoga intervention can rescue the depleted po2 levels and other parameters. More about you? I am honest, hardworking and sincere person. Being new to science I am learning new things like experiments, GLP every day from everyone around me. Which is helping me improve myself in all aspects of life. I love travelling, gardening, making new
- [Kalyan Maity](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/kalyan-maity/): Nickname: Kalyan Maity Hometown: Chandipur Graduate School: Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), Bengaluru E-mail: maitykalyan769@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in Science? My work is based on Yoga and memory in Prisoners. I am looking the effect of Yoga on stress and cognition in prisoners. Also effect of Yoga in their personality and quality of life. More about you? I am punctual, honest, creative, sincere, co-operative, optimistic person. I am eagerness to learn new skills and implement previous knowledge for self-improvement. I love travelling, writing poem, Yoga practice and listening to song. About
- [Prashant Verma](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/prashant-verma/): Nickname: Prashant Verma Hometown: Saharanpur Graduate School:Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar E-mail: prashantverma683@gmail.com   How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in Science? My work is based on a comparison between Yoga for regimented and non regimented professionals. I am looking at the effect of a validated Yoga protocol approved by Ministry of AYUSH on the psychosocial and psychophysical health of Armed forces on the newly recruited personnel and other young non professionals/students. I will investigate the anthropometric, HRV and some biochemical markers on them after providing pre and post intervention of yoga. More about
- [Pooja](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/pooja/): Nickname: Pooja Hometown: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Graduate School: Himachal Pradesh University Summerhill, Shimla-5 E-mail: nadholtapooja34@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in Science? My work is based on Yoga and pregnancy. I am looking at the effect of Yoga on pregnancy outcome(the health of mother and baby) and its effect on Umbilical Cord Blood derived stem cells. I will investigate the potency of stem cells by transplanting them into, mouse model of memory loss. More about you? I am honest, forthright and cheerful person. I learn from everything and everyone around me and try my best to implement
- [Systemic Delivery](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/systemic-delivery/): Anand A*, Tyagi R. Systemic Delivery of rAAVrh74.MHCK7.micro-dystrophin in Children With DMD. Practices Updates, October 15, 2020.

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- [Honey Prajapati](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/honey-prajapati/): Research Scholar Honey Prajapati Name- HoneyHometown- Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh)Graduation- University of Patanjali, Haridwar, UttarakhandPost graduation- Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samasthana (S-VYASA), BengaluruMail-id- prajapati.honey321@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in science? I study how stress, anxiety, and emotional burnout affect college students, especially those under heavy academic pressure or feeling socially isolated. My research examines how simple practices, such as yoga, breathing exercises, and mindfulness, can contribute to improved mental health. The goal is to find easy, affordable ways to help students feel stronger, calmer, and more focused in their daily lives.
- [Akash Dhama](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/akash-dhama/): Research Scholar Akash Dhama Nickname – Akash Hometown – Meerut Graduation – GGDSD College, Sec 32, Chandigarh Post Graduation – DAV College, Sec 10, Chandigarh Email – akashdhama2120@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in Science? I am studying how yoga can help people recover after a mild traumatic brain injury. My research examines the impact of yoga on post-concussion symptoms, cognitive function, and blood biomarkers of mTBI. More about you? I am a curious and open-minded person with a strong interest in science. I enjoy learning new concepts that improve my
- [Gillipsie Minhas](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/gillipsie-minhas/): Alumni Gillipsie Minhas Nickname: Gillu, GilliHometown: ChandigarhGraduate School: Neuroscience Research Lab, PGIMER, ChandigarhEmail: gillipsie.minhas@gmail.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillipsie-minhas-48242225/ Click HereWorking Organization: Syneos Health CanadaWebsite: https://www.syneoshealth.com/ Tell me briefly about yourself. I believe that our actions speak louder than our words. I prefer working in a group, as it can get very boring when working alone. I like to spend my free time sleeping, and if not, I would be found reading fiction. I like listening to all kinds of music (depending on my mood), watching cricket, and travelling to new places. How was your experience in the Neuroscience Research Lab? How did
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- [Monika Vinish](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/monika-vinish/): Alumni Monika Vinish Name: Monika VinishE-mail: monika.vinish@gmail.comCurrent affiliation: Clinical Science Liaisonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-vinish-phd-b76b83115/ Click HereCurrent Organization: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/in/en/home.html How was your experience in the Neuroscience Research Lab? How did it contribute to your academic or professional development? I had the privilege of being the first PhD student in the Neurology Research Lab, an experience that presented unique challenges and opportunities for growth, not just in academia, but also in the pharmaceutical industry and my professional life. The transferable skills I developed, such as collaboration, perseverance, resilience under pressure, and delivering successful outcomes, have laid a strong foundation for
- [Kalyan Maity](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/kalyan-maity/): Research Scholar Kalyan Maity Nickname: Kalyan MaityHometown: ChandipurGraduate School: Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), BengaluruE-mail: maitykalyan769@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in Science? My work is based on Yoga and memory in Prisoners. I am looking the effect of Yoga on stress and cognition in prisoners. Also effect of Yoga in their personality and quality of life. More about you? I am punctual, honest, creative, sincere, co-operative, optimistic person. I am eagerness to learn new skills and implement previous knowledge for self-improvement. I love travelling, writing poem, Yoga practice and listening to song. About
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- [Neel Kamal](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/neel-kamal-sharma/): Alumni Neel Kamal Sharma Nickname: KamalHometown: Nagarwin, Himachal PradeshGraduate School: Himachal Pradesh UniversityE-mail: neelneuro@gmail.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neel-kamal-sharma-66979123 Click Here Current Organization: MacroGenics, Inc, Biotechnology Research, Rockville, MD Website: http://www.macrogenics.com Tell briefly about yourself Passionate about creating a more inclusive and compassionate world. A traveler at heart, I find joy and clarity biking through hilly landscapes, where nature fuels my drive. Guided by purpose and quiet strength, I believe real change starts with empathy, action, and the courage to keep going—no matter the terrain. How was your experience in the Neuroscience Research Lab? How did it contribute to your academic or professional
- [Avijit Banik](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/avijit-banik/): Alumni Dr. Avijit Banik Nickname: Dr. Avijit BanikHometown: Kolkata (Currently in Visakhapatnam) IndiaGraduate School: PGIMER, ChandigarhE-mail: avibanik@yahoo.co.inLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avijit-banik-ph-d-48038416/ Click HereCurrent Organization: Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USAWebsite: https://bauerhartzlab.org/about-us/   Tell briefly about yourself. I am an ardent scholar of neuroscience and also a socialist to hand over a better world to my next generation. How was your experience in Neuroscience Research Lab, how did it contribute to your academic or professional development? My association with NRL was scripted on a bright morning during August 2007 when I met Dr. Akshay at the
- [Kanu Priya](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/kanu-priya/): Alumni Kanu Priya Hometown: Una, Himachal PradeshGraduate school: Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, PunjabPhd: July 2018 – July 2023Thesis Title: The role of Mind Body Techniques in exerting neuroprotective effects: Molecular, Cellular and Biochemical study.Current affiliation: Project Research Scientist in the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, PGIMER, ChandigarhE-mail: sharmakanu993@gmail.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanupriya-sharma-944947134 Click HereCurrent Organization: Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, PGIMERWebsite: https://pgimer.edu.in Tell briefly about yourself. Outside work, I’m an easygoing individual with an interest in travel and exploring new destinations. I thrive on discovering diverse cultures and learning from the rich experiences they offer How was your experience in the
- [Rajat Sharma](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/rajat-sharma/): Research Scholar Rajat Sharma Name: Rajat Sharma Hometown: Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) Graduate school: Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla More about you I am an ambivert and love to do nature photography and love to read about philosophy How would you explain your research in three sentences to someone who is not in science? My work is on to see the effect of yoga on umbilical cord blood plasma and its effect on neurocognition in aged mice. GO TO RESEARCH SCHOLARS PAGE
- [Swati Kumari](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/swati-kumari/): Research Scholar Swati Kumari   Nickname: Swati KumariHometown: Begusarai, BiharGraduate School: Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, HaridwarE-mail: swatidsvv@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in science? My research work is on Yoga and coronary artery disease patients. My research explores how practicing yoga can help people with coronary artery disease, a condition where the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked. Yoga has been found to reduce stress, improve functional status, improve heart health, and enhance overall well-being, making it a valuable tool for managing this disease. By incorporating yoga into their daily
- [Indu Rani](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/indu-rani/): Research Scholar Indu Rani Nickname: Geet Hometown: Bhiwani, Haryana Post Graduate School: Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samasthana (S-VYASA), Bengaluru E-Mail: indum0907@gmail.com More about you? I am an early morning person who finds peace and rejuvenation in spending time in nature. My yoga sadhana is the celebration of my life. I’m a lifelong learner dedicated to self-improvement. I actively seek out new knowledge and experiences, and I endeavor to apply what I learn to enhance my life. Regular self-reflection helps me stay on track and make meaningful progress. I love spending time with nature, writing, dancing, travelling, trekking, sports,  cooking, crafting
- [Aastha Khiwani](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/aastha-khiwani/): Research Scholar Aastha Khiwani NAME – AASTHA KHIWANIHOMETOWN- BATHINDA,PUNJABGRADUATE SCHOOL – GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY, AMRITSAREMAIL- khiwaniaastha25@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in science? I’m researching the effect of exercise on retinal dysfunction and associated learning in the laser-induced neovascular Age-related macular degeneration mice model. More about you? I am a passionate Science enthusiast with a deep interest in neuroscience and its ever-evolving discoveries. With a relentless curiosity, I enjoy exploring new protocols and refining experimental approaches. My journey in the deep quest for science began as a trainee at CSIR-CCMB,
- [Ankita Thakur](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/ankita/): Research Scholar Ankita Thakur Name: Ankita Thakur Hometown: Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Post graduation: MSc Zoology from DAV college, Panjab University Graduation: BSc Life Science from Kirorimal College, University of Delhi Email: ankitathakur3432@gmail.com How would you explain your research to someonewho is not in science? I am working with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant patients and exploring new advancements towards the betterment of their treatment regimen. More about you? My academic journey is complemented with many hands-on workshops and training programs from time-to-time honing me the skills involving animal handling in the fields of apiculture, sericulture, poultry and animal husbandry. While my
- [Jyotsna Sharma](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/jyotsana-sharma/): Research Scholar Jyotsna Nick Name – Jyotsna Hometown:  Ramshehar, (Solan,H.P) Graduate School: Himachal Pradesh University Summer Hill Shimla E-mail: jyotsnasharma601@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in Science? I will work on exercise, neuregulin and memory loss. As both exercise and Neuregulin plays neuroprotective role but the exact pathways for activation of Neuregulin not known. So I want to analyse the interconnection between exercise, Neuregulin and memory rescue. More about you? I am a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a strong drive for personal growth. I possess a positive and optimistic outlook on
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- [Navjeet Saini](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/navjeet-saini/): Research Scholar Navjeet Saini Nick Name- Navi Hometown- Naraingarh, Ambala Cantt (Haryana)Graduate school- DAV College Sector 10 Chandigarh, Panjab University Email- navis6949@gmail.com How would you explain your research in three sentences to someone who is not in science? My work is based on yoga, human and animal. I am scrutinising the effect of common yoga protocol blood plasma in human as well as in an amnestic animal, via using some cell survival and cell death markers. More about you I am honest, passionate and self-motivated person who learns from everything around her. Self-assessment is my main key to get rid
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- [Rahul Tyagi](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/rahul-tyagi/): Alumni Rahul Tyagi Nickname: GudduHometown: Amet, Rajasthan.Graduate School: PGIMER, ChandigarhE-mail: rahul15tyagi@gmail.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-tyagi-478a6128 Click HereCurrent Organization: The National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USAWebsite: https://www.nih.gov/ Tell briefly about yourself. I am inclined towards spirituality and an admirer of nature. Singing, cricket, and beautiful natural sites are my source of inspiration. I would like to travel all around the world and would like to explore human culture. How was your experience in the Neuroscience Research Lab? How did it contribute to your academic or professional development? During my time in the Neuroscience Research Lab (NRL), I underwent a transformative journey that
- [Sridhar Bammidi](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/sridhar-bammidi/): Alumni Sridhar Bammidi Nickname: BujjiHometown: Hyderabad, Andhra PradeshGraduate School: PGIMER, ChandigarhE-mail: sri.bammidi@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in science? Degenerative diseases of the eye are one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Understanding the different sources of stem cells and employing them for regenerative therapeutics have paved way for hopeful treatments beyond prescriptive medications. Therefore, we are characterizing different sources of stem cells and verifying their efficacy on animal models mimicking retinal degeneration. More about you I am simply an extrovert, who would otherwise be a journalist or teacher if I had not been 
- [Wei Chen](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/wei-chen/): Wei ChenAssistant Professor,Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Allergy and Immunology,Department of Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMCE-mail: wei.chen@chp.edu     Dr. Wei Chen is presently working as Assistant Professor in Department of Pediatrics, Children’s  hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. He has pursued his Ph.D from University of Michigan and MS degree from Michigan State University. Besides being an academician, he is active member of American Thoracic Society, American  Society of  Human Genetics and American Statistical Association. Main area of interest of Dr. Wei Chen is age related macular degeneration (AMD).
- [Shweta Modgil](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/shweta-modgil/): Alumni Shweta Modgil Nickname: ShwetaHometown: Sundernagar, H.PGraduate School: Panjab University, ChandigarhE-mail: modgil.shweta905@gmail.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shweta-modgil-a8a43a120 Click HereCurrent Organization:Stanford University, 450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305–2004Website:https://profiles.stanford.edu/shweta-modgil Tell briefly about yourself. My name is Shweta Modgil. I belong to Himachal Pradesh. I have a deep fascination for scientific research, particularly in understanding how the visual system works and how we perceive the world around us. Outside my scientific pursuits, I enjoy dancing, and Poetry is another cherished interest which is a source of inspiration and reflection during my free time. On weekends, I like to spend time in tranquility of nature, whether
- [Sushant](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/sushant/): Alumni Sushant Kaushal Nickname: SushantHometown: Dasuya, District Hoshiarpur, Punjab, IndiaGraduate School: Lovely Professional UniversityE-mail:sushantkaushal@gmail.comLinkedIn Profile:Current Organization:Website: Tell briefly about yourself. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Food Chemistry in Taiwan, which I began in September 2021, under fully-funded scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Taiwan. I hold a Master’s degree in Biotechnology and have 2.4 years of industrial experience. My current research focuses on the origin-based characterization of food sample using an artificial electronic device known as an electronic nose, with data interpretation facilitated by machine learning methods to rampant food fraud and to enhance food quality & safety. How was
- [Navneet](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/navneet/): Alumni Navneet Kaur Nickname: Navneet KaurHometown: Pinjore, HaryanaGraduate School: Kurukshetra University, KurukshetraE-mail: navneetk957@gmail.comCurrent Organization: Department of Physical Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Website: https://physicaleducation.puchd.ac.in/show-faculty.php Tell briefly about yourself. Dr. Navneet Kaur, Pinjore, Panchkula, Haryana. I have strong interpersonal skills and I am self self-starter. I like to seek new challenges and try to think of creative solutions for a given problem. I have the ability to absorb information quickly. How was your experience in the Neuroscience Research Lab? How did it contribute to your academic or professional development? In the Neuroscience Research Lab, I had a great experience. As a physical
- [Saurabh Kumar](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/saurabh-kumar/): Alumni Saurabh Kumar Nickname: SaurabhHometown: Supaul, Bihar Graduate School: B.Sc in Zoology (Hons) from the University of Delhi, followed by a Master’s in Life Sciences from the Central University of Punjab, BathindaCurrent Affiliations: CCRYN- Collaborative Centre for Mind Body Intervention through Yoga, PGIMERLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabh-kumar-29a935132 Click HereE-mail: saurabh.kum1991@gmail.comCurrent Organization: CCRYN- Collaborative Centre for Mind Body Intervention through Yoga, PGIMER ChandigarhWebsite: https://pgimer.edu.in/ Tell briefly about yourself. I have completed my B.Sc in Zoology (Hons) from the University of Delhi, followed by a Master’s in Life Sciences from the Central University of Punjab. I pursued my research from the National Institute of
- [Kaushal Sharma](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/kaushal-sharma/): Alumni Kaushal Sharma Nickname: ChoteyHometown: Karauli, RajasthanGraduate School: PGIMER, ChandigarhE-mail: kksukv@gmail.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaushal-sharma-4a671328/ Click HereCurrent affiliation: School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.Website: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som How was your experience in the Neuroscience Research Lab? How did it contribute to your academic or professional development? I enjoyed the dynamic learning in NRL during my PhD. What are your Research interests? Genetics, immunobiology and immunometabolic regulations What are your current affiliations? Johns Hopkins University What was your PhD thesis in or research work? Timeline? I started my PhD journey in 2012 and defended in 2019. My PhD research attempted to demonstrate
- [Parul Bali](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/parul-bali/): Alumni Parul Bali Nickname: ParulHometown: ChandigarhGraduate School: Panjab University, ChandigarhE-mail: parul28bali@gmail.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parul-bali-phd-8b6635107 Click HereCurrent Organization: Miningeal Lymphatics and Neurological Disorders Lab, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224. Website: https://www.mayoclinic.org/ Tell briefly about yourself. My name is Parul Bali, and I have spent 33 years living in Chandigarh, the city where I was born and raised. The experiences and opportunities I encountered here have profoundly shaped my development, leading me to become a well-rounded and evolved neuroscientist. How was your experience in the Neuroscience Research Lab? How did it contribute to your academic or professional development? My
- [Rakesh Kumar](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/rakesh-kumar/): Support Staff Rakesh Kumar Nickname: RakeshHometown: Hamirpur, Himachal PardeshE-mail: rakesh_060474@yahoo.co.in How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in science? Science seems more attractive when your pocket supports it. Financial aids are the most essential part for the research work to achieve new funding. Fortunately our lab is well supported with government funding and I invariably take care of those funds in an easy and reasonable utilization for free flow of the various research projects. More about you I am sincere and hardworking person. Simplicity and honesty are my other traits. I like soft music and cricket.
- [Sumit Rana](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/sumit-rana/): Support Staff Sumit Rana Nickname: RanaHometown: Kangra, Himachal PradeshPost Graduate : PGIMER, ChandigarhE-mail:gsumit2003@yahoo.co.in How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in science? I am concerned with purchases  and maintaining the instrumentation in the lab. These research tools are very important for implementing any research idea. The documentation of lab related activities are central to good quality of research and diagnostic work. More about you I enjoy listening to Punjabi songs. When I am free, I like to play cricket and spend more time with famliy. About your work I handle purchases consumables and stackable, maintain GLP
- [Pooja Nadholta](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/pooja/): Alumni Pooja Nickname: PoojaHometown: Shimla, Himachal PradeshGraduate School: Himachal Pradesh University Summerhill, Shimla-5E-mail: nadholtapooja34@gmail.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-nadholta-b78577203/ Click HereCurrent Organization: Cactus Communications Services Pte Ltd, 20 McCallum Street, #19-01, Tokio Marine Centre, Singapore 069046.Website: https://cactusglobal.com Tell briefly about yourself. Pooja, Shimla How was your experience in the Neuroscience Research Lab? How did it contribute to your academic or professional development? Good, personal, and professional development. What are your Research interests? Translational research What was your PhD thesis in or research work? Timeline? Effect of Yoga on umbilical cord blood-derived lineage-negative stem cells and reversal of amyloid beta-induced memory loss in mice
- [Priya Mehra](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/priya-mehra/): Alumni Priya Mehra Nickname: PriyaHometown: Kangra, HPGraduate School: SGGS,Panjab University, ChandigarhE-mail: priyamehra293@gmail.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-mehra-786816117/ Click HereCurrent Organization:Website: How was your experience in the Neuroscience Research Lab? How did it contribute to your academic or professional development? It was a great experience in GLP compliance. It helps a lot in both personal and professional life. I learned how to work independently and in a team, how to be more analytical in my work, and how to ask the important questions that led to new discoveries. The three most important rules that make your PhD journey valuable 1. Perseverance 2. Consistency and
- [Priya Battu](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/priya-battu/): Alumni Priya Battu Nickname: PriyaHometown: Solan, H.PGraduate School: Department of Zoology, Panjab University, ChandigarhEmail: priyabattu78@gmail.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-battu-a70884202/ Click HereCurrent organisation: Regeneration Biology Lab, IISER Mohali, Punjab, IndiaWebsite: https://rajeshramachandranlab.com/group-members-2/ Tell me briefly about yourself. I am an analytical, friendly, and reliable researcher. How was your experience in the Neuroscience Research Lab? How did it contribute to your academic or professional development? I learnt teamwork, resilience, and self-management in the NRL. Working here has prepared me to embrace a path of lifelong learning and adapt to challenges as well as opportunities in my research career. What are your Research interests? Neurophthalmology, neurogenetics,
- [Radhika Khosla](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/radhika-khosla/): Alumni Radhika Nickname: RadhikaHometown: Pathankot, PBGraduate School: Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, PunjabE-mail: rkradhikakhosla95@gmail.com Tell briefly about yourself. I did my graduation from AB College, Pathankot, and my master’s degree from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab. I did my PhD from the Neuroscience Research lab, PGIMER, Chandigarh, with Dr. Akshay Anand. I am a keen researcher. My primary goal is to channelize my passion for research to gain more knowledge in the field and try to search for potential therapeutic approaches for these diseases. I love to follow my passion towards science and to look into, to know about, and to enjoy the
- [Manjari Rain](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/manjari-rain/): Research Associate Manjari Rain Nickname: Manjari Hometown: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Graduate School: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand E-mail: manjari.rain25@gmail.com How would you explain your research in 3 sentences to someone who is not in Science? Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by degeneration of motor neurons causing loss of muscle control. Etiology of ALS is complex, multifactorial and poorly understood. My research interest is to identify reliable biomarkers of ALS that will improve our understanding of ALS for advancement of treatment. More about you? I am humble, caring and a kind person with an optimistic
- [Akshay Anand](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/akshay-anand/): Principal Investigator Akshay Anand Member of the Standing Selection Committee and Planning and Monitoring Board of NIMHANS, Bengaluru Editor in Chief- Annals of Neuroscience and Integrative Medicine Case Reports Former Editor in Chief – Integrative Medicine International, KARGER Visiting Distinguished Prof, S-VYASA, Bengaluru Former Visiting Prof. SSIAR, Bengaluru Former Visiting Prof. Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Japan, European National University, Ukraine Advisory Board Member, Centre for Consciousness, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA E-mail: akshay2anand@gmail.com , anand.akshay@pgimer.edu.in 26 years of post-doctoral experience; strong track record of understanding research and neuroscience communication drivers, grant dynamics, quality research management
- [PhD Program](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/academics/phd-program/): PhD Program The research lab runs an active graduate training program under the Department of Neurology awarding PhD degrees to successful candidates. The entry into the program is based on the basis of matching vacancy program evaluated through Institute entrance exam conducted twice a year. The successful candidates are asked to submit the PhD synopsis plan in first three months which is evaluated by Dean’s Doctoral committee. The assessment of the PhD progress is monitored continuously by the Doctoral Committee throughout the duration of program which holds its meetings every six months. Throughout the program the students are expected to
- [Orientation](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/academics/orientation/): Orientation Neuroscience Research lab follows a sunshine policy; therefore, candor and communication are paramount. The performance of each new person entering the lab is watched for six months, and the tenure in the lab for the entire duration of the project or PhD work is dependent on one’s satisfactory performance. Research staff is expected to observe the confidentiality of research projects and maintain proper lab notebooks and records which is the property of the lab. No experiment is validated until the proper SOP, DRS and log sheets are filled after obtaining these from the GLP staff and returned after the
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- [Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/swachh-bharat-abhiyaan/): Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan NRL (Neuroscience Research Lab) at PGI, Chandigarh took up the 2nd October appeal of our honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, reinforced by Director, PGI. The last 230 weeks of continuous involvement in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has been an enlightening experience for all the volunteers of the research group. Every Friday after the lab hours, the volunteers grab their brooms, shovels and gloves cleaning the PGI campus earlier littered with paper cups, plates, expired medicines, bidis, cigarettes, pan masala packets, plastic bags, leftover food, much to the surprise of both patient’s relatives and staff. This activity has been ongoing
- [Awards & Honors](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/awards-honors/): International Fellowships Travel Fellowship, 41st Annual Meeting of the Japan Neuroscience Society at Kobe, Japan from July 25-29,2018 International Conference on Traditional Medicine at Colombo, Sri Lanka from November 23-25, 2017. Symposium on “Brain Ageing and Dementia in LMICS” at Nairobi from December 06-09, 2016 XXII Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Eye Research (ICER) at Tokyo, Japan from September 25-29, 2016 1st National Festival and international Congress of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine” at Tehran, Iran from May 19-21, 2016 IBRO- ARC Fellowship for Conference on Epigenetcs and Neurological Disorders: from bench side to bedside at Mansura, Egypt Oct, 19-25,
- [Former National Collaborators](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/past-national-collaborators/): Former National Collaborators Vijay Lakshmi October 28, 2013 pgiadmin Vijay Goni October 31, 2017 pgiadmin Sharad October 31, 2017 pgiadmin Sanjana Goel August 4, 2017 pgiadmin S.Prabhakar October 28, 2013 pgiadmin Rakesh Biswas October 29, 2019 pgiadmin R. Nagarathna August 30, 2017 pgiadmin Neeru Malik August 4, 2017 pgiadmin Mangat R Dogra October 28, 2013 pgiadmin Kim Vaiphei August 30, 2017 pgiadmin Jaimanti Bakshi August 30, 2017 pgiadmin Dr. Shirley Telles August 3, 2017 pgiadmin 1 2 Next Page
- [Current National Collaborators](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/current-national-collaborators/): Current National Collaborators Dr. Neelam Dahiya June 5, 2025 pgiadmin Dr. Pradip Kumar Saha June 5, 2025 pgiadmin Prof. Rakesh Kumar May 29, 2025 pgiadmin Dr. Alka Rani Khadwal May 29, 2025 pgiadmin Dr. Tulika Singh May 28, 2025 pgiadmin Dr. Shalini Naik May 28, 2025 pgiadmin Dr. Sukhpal Kaur May 28, 2025 pgiadmin Dr. Sunil Taneja May 28, 2025 pgiadmin Dr. Naresh Sachdeva May 28, 2025 pgiadmin Dr. Raghavendra Rao Mohan May 28, 2025 pgiadmin Dr Jaideep Arya May 28, 2025 pgiadmin Dr. Karthik VM May 28, 2025 pgiadmin 1 2 Next Page
- [Equipment](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/equipment/): Equipment A. Surgical Equipment: Various animal models have been developed in our lab to study the mechanism of degenerative disorders related to eye and brain. Strategies such as stem cell transplantation, screening of herbal extracts etc are also being employed to develop therapeutics. To carry out these tasks our lab is equipped with various sophisticated instruments that aid cell & molecular analysis, electrophysiological examination and microsurgeries. 1. LEICA SD6 MICROSCOPE WITH EC3 CAMERA Leica Microsystems First stereomicroscope in market with completely apochromatic optics, corrects perfectly chromatic aberrations, eliminates interfering color fringes and renders even the finest detail, ultra sharp. Contrast,
- [Social Outreach](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/social-outreach/): NRL (Neurolscience Research Lab) at PGI, Chandigarh took up the 2nd October appeal of our honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, reinforced by Director, PGI. The last 141 weeks of continuous involvement in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has been an awakening experience for all the volunteers of the research group. Every Saturday after the lab hours the volunteers grab their brooms, shovels and gloves cleaning the PGI campus littered with paper cups, plates, expired medicines, bidis, cigarettes, pan masala packets, plastic bags, leftover food, much to the surprise of both patient’s relatives and staff. We would like to share our experience
- [Research Highlights](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/research-highlights-2/research-highlights/): Research Highlights Anand et al, Neurology India 1999, 2002, has described the three differentially expressed gene transcripts helpful in discriminating the two allelic forms of the disease i.e. DMD and BMD with potential for future molecular diagnostic application. This was recommended for patent by the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi. Later, Ambati and Anand, Nature Medicine 2003 and 2004, also described the first transgenic animal model of age related macular degeneration (AMD) in CCL 2-/- and CCR 2 -/- mice, not only as a tool for studying the unification of inflammatory paradigm central to pathogensis of AMD and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but also the pluripotency
- [Coffee Book](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/coffee-book/): Coffee Book Research Policy Policy Research is in infancy in India and requires thrust by funding agencies. Evidence based formulation of policy in science requires rigorous PhD programs which pursue compelling research questions relevant to management of research and its development. In view of this we have continued to write policy briefs such that it evokes policy research activity in India. By identifying the barriers in conducting smooth research, it is possible to form new guidelines that promotes research. The articles compiled here fulfill such gap in Indian research. Quality assurance in Neuroscience Research Lab The conventional system of running
- [Molecular Diagnostics](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/molecular-diagnostics/): Molecular Diagnostics The lab has potential to cater to patient care and can provide genetic testing services in the region and world if routed through Director, PGI. One of the goals of the lab is to strengthen this program by incorporating new tests for other neurological disorders. MLPA based tests were launched for Huntington’s Disease, Recessive Ataxias, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Leukodystrophy, spinomuscular atrophy, DMD, Dystonia, Segawa Disease, AMD, Migraine, Frontotemporal Dementia, Corticobasal degeneration, progressive supranuclear palsy under stringent quality check. Technology for its internationalization is available. Test List
- [Integrative Medicine](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/integrative-medicine/): Integrative Medicine A series of longitudinal yoga-based research projects are underway, including NMB (Niyantrit Madhumeh Bharat), utilizing the knowledge, skills and expertise gained from animal models discussed above (Int Med Int 2016, 2017, Ann Neuros 2016). These are being implemented in order to test whether various markers and genes, which have been found to be involved in cell survival mechanisms are activated by yogic excercises (SATYAM-DST funded). This is being developed in collaboration with S-VYASA, Patanjali Yogpeeth, IIT Mandi and patient organisations like IAMD, Solan and MDCRC, Coimbatore for effective communication and translation. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMbF_FQkjDs) The recently launched Yoga project seeks to discover
- [Initiatives](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/initiatives/): Initiatives Redefining scientific communication through Annals of Neurosciences, the official Journal of Indian Academy of Neurosciences Building Scientific temperament by initiating weekly interdisciplinary meetings, fire extinguisher, animal orientation and waste management program Introduction of GLP concept to lab activities. Introduction of Science-Art convergence projects, voluntary Yoga and Clean India activities
- [Grants](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/grants/): Grants Grants (2006 to Present) Extramural A.1 Name Funding Agency Amount 1. CCRYN Collaborative Center for Mind Body Intervention through Yoga CCRYN 2,50,00000/- 2. Impact of Yoga and Cognitive Social Moderators on stress and Quality of Life in Covid-19 Essential service Providers (as co PI). SATYAM 5,00000/- 3. The role of macroautophagy in pathophysiology of dry and wet age-related muscular degeneration ICMR 20,22,720/- 4. The role of Yogic breathing techniques among quarantined HCWs, COVID-19 positive and COVID 19 convalescent patients: A randomized clinical trial AYUSH 8,29,950/- 5. Investigating stem cell related markers and their neuro-cognitive correlation after practice of common
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- [GLP Compliant](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/glp-compliant/): “Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)” has been developed to enhance quality standards, increase credibility, efficiency and transparency to facilitate research data reproducibility, audit control, document control, improving purchase, accounting procedures, human resource management and delivery of patient care diagnostic services in Neuroscience Research Lab. Our implementation of GLP transcends mediocrity thereby redefining quality standards in basic research endeavors in public funded institutes, particularly medical institutions. Our module of GLP is central theme of the larger research model without which no basic research or diagnostic procedure is operationalized. Implementation of GLP incorporates generation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each methodology (whether technical
- [Academics](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/academics/): Academics Neuroscience Research lab follows a sunshine policy; therefore, candor and communication are paramount. The performance of each new person entering the lab is watched for six months, and the tenure in the lab for the entire duration of the project or PhD work is dependent on one’s satisfactory performance. Research staff is expected to observe the confidentiality of research projects and maintain proper lab notebooks and records which is the property of the lab. No experiment is validated until the proper SOP, DRS and log sheets are filled after obtaining these from the GLP staff and returned after the
- [Research Area](https://neuroscienceresearchlab.org/research-area/): Biomarker Discovery Program Biomarker Discovery program utilizes patient oriented genetic, statistical modeling and risk factor association approaches. The aim of conducting genetic screening of various neurological disorders is to understand the disease process by investigating the role of environment and genes in determining the disease susceptibility in patients. We are also initiating whole genome studies for various diseases with the goal of strengthening the molecular diagnostic component of our research program so that the new biomarkers can be discovered for evaluating disease burden. We usually base our analysis on body fluids such as blood, lymphocytes and CSF of patients, neurological
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