I am a researcher in the field of Molecular Biology, Genetics and Neurobiology. My current research focuses on role of intracellular calcium signaling in neuronal function. I did site directed mutagenesis to make dominant negative form of IP3R which was then cloned using gateway cloning and characterised for its expression and function in vivo using calcium imaging and western blot. Mutated protein was then used to identify flight regulating neuron upon starvation. Using confocal imaging and genetic experiments, it was foumd that IP3R regulates excitability and neurotransmitter release from these neurons to support longer flight bouts for food seeking.Currrently, I am focussed on understanding role of calcium signaling in mitochondrial function and mitophagy in fly neurons and cell lines.