Current research interests:
- Studies on pathogenesis, molecular characterization of the pathogens and development of diagnostic assays for Dengue and Leptospirosis
- Establishment of immunodiagnostics for detection of antigen and antibodies against SARS-Cov2
- Production of monoclonal antibodies against Leptospira antigens
- Genotyping and serotyping of Leptospira
- Effects of Theravada meditation on immunological and neurobiological aspects
- Characterisation of allergen of Apis dorsata (Giant Asian honey bee) and Vespa affinis (Wasp) and development of diagnostics for identifying honey bee venom allergy
- Bioactivities of medicinal plants: anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and other bioactivities
Previous research interests
- Studies on comparison and development of immunodiagnostics for leptospirosis
- Studies on genetics of Immunodeficiency [Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) & Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)]
- Molecular aspects of malaria: Diversity of genes coding for malaria antigens.
- Studies on molecular basis of pathogenesis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria; Parasite and host factors involved in pathogenesis.
- The efficacy testing and development of merozoite surface protein-1 based vaccine for vivax malaria and the development of in vitro correlates of protective immunity.
- Immuno-epidemiology of malaria vaccine candidates and in vivo correlates of protective immunity.
- Drug‑resistance in falciparum and P. vivax malaria.
- Parasitological and entomological studies for characterization of a field site for evaluation of malaria vaccines.