Teesta

https://teestanaskar.github.io...

Teesta is a post doctoral scientist at Mount Sinai hospital, New York. Her research focuses on how early environmental exposures shape brain development, particularly in relation to neuropsychiatric disorders and behavioral outcomes. She is dedicated to uncovering the mechanisms by which environmental factors during critical periods contribute to the onset and progression of these conditions.

In her academic and research career, she studied the interaction between genetic predispositions and environmental influences on brain function. Her doctoral research explored the impact of specific gene clusters on cognitive skills, revealing how genetic variations affect neural connectivity.

Currently, in postdoctoral work, she is investigating how prenatal and early postnatal exposures, such as prenatal cannabinoid exposure, influence brain development and behavior. This research has shown significant effects on placental transcriptomics and proteomics, and their subsequent impact on offspring.

In the future, she aims to establish herself as an independent neuroscientist, spearheading research that links early environmental exposures to long-term neuropsychiatric health. Her goal is to prevent and treat neuropsychiatric disorders by fostering collaborations and developing strategies grounded in an understanding of their environmental and developmental origins.

August 2024