Prof. B.K. Thelma:RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Human molecular genetics and Medical genomics
- Genetics of complex brain and inflammatory disorders in humans (Schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Inflammatory bowel disorders, Celiac Disease)
- Pharmacogenetics of commonly used antipsychotic, anti-PD, anti rheumatoid drugs
- Identification of new gene(s) for Mental retardation and Parkinson’s disease
- Population genomic architecture
- DNA Diagnostics
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:
Team Leader, Centre For Excellence In Genome Sciences And Predictive Medicine - Funded by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India
Member, International consortia on Genetics of Celiac disease & Inflammatory bowel disorders
Member, Task Force, Dept. Biotechnology & Indian Council of Medical Research
Mentored several Ph.D. students, Published several research papers
Recipient of several national and international research funding
HONORS AND AWARDS:
- Fellow, Indian National Science Academy
- Fellow, Indian Academy of Sciences, India
- Fellow, The National Academy of Sciences, India
- J.C.Bose fellow
- Member, Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
- Member, Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
- Member, Human Genetics Task Force, Dept. of Biotechnology;
- Subject expert, Indian Council of Medical Research
- Member, Guha Research Conference
- Trustee, XV International Genetics Congress Trust
- Ex-Vice President, Indian Society of Cell Biology
