I’m an: evolutionary geneticist

My research: My lab is interested in evolutionary arms races between and within genomes to gain insight into their mechanisms and consequences.

What do you typically eat for breakfast? eggs

What is your favorite snack or candy? mangoes

What is your favorite spice? cardamon

What is one food you absolutely dislike? bitter gourd

What is one of your favorite dishes? Rajma chawal (red kidney beans and rice); the ultimate comfort food - it brings me back to my childhood!

My 4 dream scientist dinner companions:

Barbara McClintock
Larry Sandler
J.B.S. Haldane
Theodosius Dobzhandsky