Department of Neurophysiology Faculty Profile Contact Us

Name:Dr. T. R. Raju Designation:Senior Professor Areas of Research Interest:Animal model of motor neurone disease, Trophic factors, CNS regeneration and role of stem cells, Neuronal plasticity. Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995168 (O) Email:trraju@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. Bindu M. Kutty Designation:Professor and Head Areas of Research Interest:Role of subiculum in spatial learning and memory functions, Strategies of environmental stimulation and transplantation in establishing functional recovery, Neurobiology of sleep in various psychiatric disorders and yogic practices, Human EEG and ERP studies. Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995170 (O) Email:bindu@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. T. N. Sathyaprabha Designation:Additional Professor Areas of Research Interest:Autonomic and pulmonary functions in neuropsychiatric disorders, Neurophysiology of yoga, Neurobiology of motor neuron disease. Publications:Publications List Awards and Achievements:Awards List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995172 (O) Email:sathya@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr.B.S.Shankaranarayana Rao Designation:Additional Professor Areas of Research Interest:Cellular and molecular mechanisms of learning and memory, Amelioration of stress and depression induced cognitive deficits, Mechanisms of synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus, Activation of resident stem cells in the adult brain: Implications for treating neuropsychiatric disorders, Synaptic plasticity in transgenic and knockout mouse models of neuropsychiatric disorders, Neural plasticity and brain

repair mechanism. Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995175 (O) Email:bssrao@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. Laxmi T. Rao Designation:Associate Professor Academic Qualifications: M.Sc. in Medical Physiology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka. M.Phil. in Neurophysiology, NIMHANS, Bangalore. Ph.D. in Neurophysiology, NIMHANS, Bangalore. Previous Academic Experience: NCBS, Bangalore; Visiting Fellow; 2004. Otto-von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany; Post Doctoral Fellow; 2000- 2003. Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Science, Bellur, Mandya District; Lecturer, Teaching; 19941995. Areas of Research Interest: Extinction as a Therapeutic Tool for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and for various Mood Disorders. We use Early Maternal Separation Stress as an Animal Model to Unravel the Neural circuits and the cellular mechanisms underpinning passive (extinction) and active (emotion regulation) strategies to regulate adult behavioral changes. We use Pavlovian Classical Fear conditioning as an animal model. Above figure represents the effect of Maternal Separation Stress on the cued fear conditioning and subsequently on the neural activities of hippocampus, medial prefrontal cortex and amygdala during presentation of conditioned stimulus. Left figure is from normal control and right from Maternal Separation stressed group. Recently, vasocerebral accidents and their therapy have become a central focus of research. Significant efforts have been made to develop animal models that will mimic the physiological and pathophysiological consequences associated with stroke in humans. I am interested in brain plasticity mechanisms and functional recovery following ischemic injury. We infuse Endothelin-1 to induce vasoconstriction at the stem of the MCA leading to a focal lesion limited to the cortical area of interest, without performing a craniectomy, leaving the tissues in place to more closely replicate the physiological state of the post brain infarct. Developing a focal cerebral ischaemic

model in rat would enable a method for the continuous observation of neuron specific electrical properties that will register fluctuations of cortical excitability and determine if such changes vary according to the location or type of lesion. By establishing the degree of inter-subject variability regarding the electrical state of the post-ischemic cortex, subject-specific treatment protocols can be tailored to reverse damaging excitability changes as they occur. Because previous studies limit electrophysiological characterization to discrete time points after the onset of ischemia, the temporal dynamics of local electrophysiological properties induced by infarction remain uncertain. With this, we would be able to demonstrate a method to monitor the continuous electrical signals of cortical neurons subject to ischemia and to document the dynamic electrophysiological responses of neuron clusters in the infarct zone and the penumbra by unit neural activity before, during and after infarction and also to establish the possible role of fear related stimuli in reestablishing the neural connections related to attention circuits. Understanding the continuous electrophysiological profile of the post-ischemic cortex would also provide new insights in to cortical plasticity during recovery or help to elucidate new strategies for acute and chronic clinical intervention based on known neural response patterns. Publications:Publications List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995178 (O) Email:trlaxmi@nimhans.kar.nic.in Dept Common Email: neurophysiology@nimhans.kar.nic.in Research Scholars/ Residents Common Email: stu_nphysio@nimhans.kar.nic.in Address: Department of Neurophysiology NIMHANS Hosur Road Bangalore - 560029, India Phone: +91-80-26995168

Department of Human Genetics Faculty/ Technical Staff Profile Contact Us

Name:Dr. Rajalakshmi Gope, Ph.D. Designation:Professor and Head Areas of Research Interest:Molecular genetics of human brain and nervous system tumors; Genetic counseling; Molecular biology of wound healing Publications:Publications List Membership in ScientificMembership in Scientific Organization List Organization: Contact Phone :+91-080-26995125/ 26995124 (O) Email:rgope@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. G. K. Chetan, Ph.D. Designation:Associate Professor Areas of Research Interest:Cytogenetics, Human genetics, Genetics of mental retardation, Genetic profile of brain tumors and genetic counseling Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995782 (O) Email:chetan@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. Monojit Debnath, Ph.D. Designation:Assistant Professor Areas of Research Interest:Psychiatric Genomics, Psychoneuroimmunology and Human Genetic Diversity Publications:Publications List Academic Distinctions:Academic Distinctions List Contact Phone : Email:monojit-d@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. H. N. Venkatesh Designation:Scientific Assistant Areas of Research Interest:Human genetics, constitutional genetics, teaching and training programs in genetics and genetic counseling. Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-80-26995122 (O) Email:

Dept Common Email: humgenetics@nimhans.kar.nic.in Research Scholars/ Residents Common Email: stu_genetics@nimhans.kar.nic.in

Address: Department of Human Genetics NIMHANS Hosur Road Bangalore - 560029, India Phone: +91-80-26995121/ 5122/ 5782/ 5124 Fax: 91-80-26564830-HG

Biophysics Department of Biophysics Faculty Profile Contact Us

Name:Prof. N. B. Joshi Designation:CSIR Emeritus Scientist Areas of Research Interest:Ion channels and Mechanism of neurodegenerative disorders Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995106(O) Email:nbjoshi@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. Preeti G. Joshi Designation:Professor and Head Areas of Research Interest:Cell signaling, purinergic receptors in the nervous system, mechanisms of neuron-glia communication and its deregulation in neurological and psychiatric disorders. Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995102(O) Email:pgjoshi@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. V. K. Kalia Designation:Professor Areas of Research Interest:Radiosensitization. Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995103(O) Email:vkkalia@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. Sudha Mishra Designation:Assistant Professor Areas of Research Interest:Glutamatergic receptors and downstream signaling,

Modulation of protein expression and function in neurological disorders-ischemia and stroke. Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995105 (O) Email:smishra@nimhans.kar.nic.in Dept Common Email: biophys@nimhans.kar.nic.in Research Scholars/ Residents Common Email: stu_biophysics@nimhans.kar.nic.in Address: Department of Biophysics NIMHANS Hosur Road Bangalore - 560029, India Phone: +91-80-26995102

Department of Neurochemistry Faculty Profile Contact Us

Name:Dr. Rita Christopher Designation:Professor and Head Areas of Research Interest:Etiopathogenesis of stroke and neurometabolic disorders. Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995163/62 (O) Email:rita@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. Sarada Subramanian Designation:Additional Professor Areas of Research Interest:Therapeutic strategies to Alzheimers disease and related protein misfolding disorders. Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995165 (O) Email:sarada@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. M. M. Srinivas Bharath Designation:Associate Professor Areas of Research Interest:Molecular mechanisms in brain aging, Parkinsons disease, traumatic brain injury and neuromuscular disorders; therapeutic approaches in neurodegeneration. Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995167 (O) Email:bharath@nimhans.kar.nic.in

Name:Dr. Nandakumar D.N. Designation:Assistant Professor Areas of Research Interest:Molecular mechanisms of primary brain tumors with emphasis on invasion of glioblastoma and its therapeutic targets. Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995159 (O) Email:nandakumardn@nimhans.kar.nic.in Dept Common Email: neurochem@nimhans.kar.nic.in Research Scholars/ Residents Common Email: stu_neurochem@nimhans.kar.nic.in Address: Department of Neurochemistry NIMHANS Hosur Road Bangalore - 560029, India Phone: +91-80-26995162

Department of Neuropathology Faculty Profile Contact Us

Name:Dr.S.K.Shankar, MD Designation:Senior Professor Areas of Research Interest:Neuroinfections with special reference to HIV/AIDS, and Rabies, Neurodegeneration, Brain banking, Pathology of Epilepsy, CJD and prion diseases Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995791 (O) Email:shankar@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr.Vani Santosh, MD Designation:Professor and Head Areas of Research Interest:Neuro-oncology with emphasis on Biology of Glial Tumors; Developmental Neuropathology; Neuro infections Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995130 / 26995132 (O) Email:vani@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. Yasha T Chickabasaviah (Yasha TC), MD

Designation:Professor Areas of Research Interest:Peripheral Neuropathy; Neurodegeneration; Neurometabolic disorders Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995133 (O) Email:yasha@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. Sunder Periyavan, MD Designation:Additional Professor, Officer in charge, Transfusion Medicine Center Areas of Research Interest:Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995437 (O) Email:sundarp@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. Gayathri N, PhD Designation:Additional Professor Areas of Research Interest:Muscle disorders; Ultrastructural pathology; Peripheral neuropathies; Neurometabolic disorders and Experimental Neurobiology Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995131 (O) Email:gayathri@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. BK Chandrasekhar Sagar, PhD Designation:Associate Professor in Electron Microscopy, Officer in charge, Electron Microscopy - Common Research Facility. Areas of Research Interest:Developmental Neurobiology; Ultrastructural Pathology; Ultrastructural Neurobiology Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995738 (O) Email:sagar@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. Anita Mahadevan, MD Designation:Associate Professor Areas of Research Interest:Neuroinfections (HIV/AIDS and others); Peripheral Neuropathies; Brain banking; Developmental Neuropathology Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995137 (O) Email:amahadevan@nimhans.kar.nic.in Address: Dept Common Email: Department of Neuropathology neuropathology@nimhans.kar.nic.in NIMHANS Research Scholars/ Residents Hosur Road Common Email:

stu_neuropath@nimhans.kar.nic.in Bangalore - 560029, India Phone: +91-80-26995130

Department of Psychopharmacology Faculty Profile Contact Us

Name:Dr. N. Pradhan Designation:Senior Professor Areas of Research Interest:Nonlinear dynamics, Complex systems, Molecular modelling, Behavioural psychopharmacology, Indigenous drug development. Publications:List Contact Phone :+91-080-26995108 (O) Email:npr@nimhans.kar.nic.in Name:Dr. Chittaranjan Andrade Designation:Professor and Head Curriculum Vitae:Curriculum Vitae: One-page summary Areas of Research Interest:Electroconvulsive Therapy, Drug trials, Herbal medicines. Special Areas of Interest:Differential action of electrical stimulus elements on the biological effects of ECT; Elucidation of the mechanisms of action of ECT, and the mechanisms underlying its amnestic effects; Development of strategies to increase the therapeutic effects and diminish the adverse effects of ECT; Study of the efficacy and adverse effects of allopathic and herbal psychopharmacological agents and formulations; Psychosocial aspects of ECT and psychopharmacology, such as knowledge about, attitudes towards, and experiences with these treatments. Publications:Publications List Awards, Recognitions, and SelectedAwards, Recognitions, and Activities Activities: Ongoing and Recently CompletedOngoing and Recently Completed Research List Research: Contact Phone :+91-080-26995109 (O) Email:andradec@gmail.com andrade@nimhans.kar.nic.in

Dept Common Email: psychopharm@nimhans.kar.nic.in Research Scholars/ Residents Common Email: stu_psychopharm@nimhans.kar.nic.in

Address: Department of Psychopharmacology NIMHANS Hosur Road Bangalore - 560029, India Phone: +91-80-26995111