Education

B.Sc. – Microbiology (Vocational Biotechnology), Ruia College, University of Mumbai, India (2004)
M.Sc. – Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Pune, India (2006)
Ph.D. (in progress) – Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois

Professional interests

My project involves looking at the developmental changes in the expression of Betaine Homocysteine Methyltransferase (BHMT) in porcine fetus.

Honors

• Professor Sukhatme Scholarship (2004-2006), University of Pune, India
• Finalist for 2009 ASN P&G Graduate Student Research Awards abstract competition
• Toshiro Nishida Research Award (2009)
• Winner of oral presentation competition for Nutrition symposium (2009), UIUC   
• Listed as Teachers Ranked as Excellent for being a discussion leader for FSHN 220 in Spring 2008