Dr. Rao holds a PhD and an MPhil in Pharmacology. Her research focuses on pharmacology and neuroscience, exploring how natural products and drugs influence brain function, cognition, inflammation, and other diseases. She has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and actively reviews manuscripts for international scientific journals.
Key Research Areas
- Neuropharmacology: Exploring how products affect brain function, mood, and cognition, as well as neurological conditions such as depression, anxiety, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinsonism.
- Traditional Medicine & Natural Products: Investigating the pharmacological effects of plant-based compounds and their potential in managing conditions such as diabetes, depression, and inflammation, with additional focus on hematological, coagulation, and systemic effects.
- Experimental Pharmacology: Using animal models to study drug mechanisms, efficacy, and safety to generate translational insights.
- Metabolic & Cardiovascular Health: Exploring therapeutic strategies, including herbal formulations, for diabetes, lipid disorders, liver protection, and cardiovascular health.
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