Servus!

I’ve always believed that opportunities are just around the corner; it truly depends on how observant we are. Life is a long journey of learning, and I find myself continually absorbing its lessons. What captivates me even more than the philosophy of life is the complexities and wonders of the human mind. Our brains set us apart from every other species on this planet, and that is something truly remarkable. My adventure began in a small town in India, a place that shaped my foundations. With dreams in my heart nad literally no plan in my brain, I traveled across continents to study Neuroscience at the University of Bonn in Germany. My passion only grew stronger as I pursued a Ph.D. focused on Temporal Lobe Epilepsy at Innsbruck Medical University in Austria. Those breathtaking snowy mountains, stretching toward the infinite sky, left a lasting imprint on my soul, yet I felt it was time to embark on the next chapter of my life.

I found myself at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, first as a postdoctoral associate and later as a non-tenured faculty member. Throughout my journey in Neuroscience, I often encountered snippets of Alzheimer’s disease. However, in Houston, I was given the incredible opportunity to delve deeper into a field that has always intrigued me: the delicate dance of sleep, where the awake and unconscious mind intertwine. My research has focused on understanding the changes in the thalamic reticular nucleus, the guardian of communication between the cortex and thalamus; within Alzheimer’s disease mouse models and seeking connections to patient samples.

Outside of my academic pursuits, I find joy in nurturing my small organic garden alongside my two boys and our beloved maltipoo, Hathi. Cooking for my wonderful wife, Gytri, brings me a deep sense of fulfillment. Life is a beautiful tapestry of both challenges and joys, and I cherish every moment spent with my family as we navigate this journey together.