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.