Vaishnavi Suresh - Junior Research Fellow - National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences | LinkedIn Back Back to People Page Back MRI/EEG Team Ms. Vaishnavi B S ​ Junior Research Fellow (Neuroimaging - ADBS Data Centre) Vaishnavi BS, a Junior Research Fellow in Neuroimaging at the Center for Brain and Mind, holds a Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Life Sciences. Proficient in EEG data analysis and wet lab techniques, she is passionate about cognitive science research, focusing on ADHD and other psychiatric disorders, along with a keen interest in consciousness research, particularly in meditation. Beyond her academic pursuits, Vaishnavi indulges in various adventurous activities. Her diverse interests also span from cooking and painting to playing badminton and practicing yoga

Back Back to People Page Back Admin Team Ms.Chitra Kadu ​ Human Resource Manager Chitra is a Human Resources Manager at the Centre for Brain and Mind, NIMHANS. She has an M.Phil. in Psychology, a diploma in Alternative Medicines (Yoga and Naturopathy), and has done an advanced course in Clinical Research.With more than a decade of work experience coordinating end-to-end research project activties in the public & mental health domains, her primary responsibility at CBM is manging HR activities of the projects under the guidance of the scientific team. She is passionate about understanding human behaviour and how one can achieve holistic health and live a quality life. She likes to spend her leisure time doing yoga, meditation, and exploring nature. https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Chitra-Kadu-2126089909

Back Back to People Page Back Clinical Team Mr. Pramod Kumar ​ Psychiatric Social Worker (Research) Mr. Pramod Kumar is a Psychiatric Social Worker at the Centre for Brain and Mind. With a Master's degree in Social Work and M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work. Pramod has experience working in adult and Geriatric mental health care of managing the psycho social problems and public outreach. He enjoys watching films and cricket. ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0219-3515

Instagram ID: @meshamech; LinkedIn: mesha ps Back Back to People Page Back Admin Team Ms. Mesha P S ​ Office Administrator I'm an Office Administrator at the Centre for Brain and Mind with a Bachelor Degree with 2.5 years of experience managing administrative tasks. Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of tasks and maintaining accurate records.

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LinkedIn Back Back to People Page Back MRI/EEG Team Ms. Joyce Godinho ​ Junior Research Fellow (Centre for Brain Mapping) Joyce Godinho is a Junior Research Fellow at the Centre for Brain and Mind. She is passionate about understanding the intricacies of the human brain and its impact on cognition, behaviour, and rehabilitation. She holds a Master's degree(MSc.) in Neuropsychology from the National Forensic Sciences University(NFSU), with extensive experience in EEG and Event-Related Potential (ERP) analysis. Her research delves into the neural mechanisms driving sports performance. She explored how cognitive processes shape decision-making, attention, and motor control in athletes, including Indian national level kabaddi players.

Back Back to People Page Back Clinical Team Ms. Arushi Singh ​ Clinical Post Doctoral Fellow - (Equivalent to Senior Resident-Psychiatry)

LinkedIn | Twitter | Instgram Back Back to People Page Back Lab Team Mr. Pannaga Prasad G ​ Project Assistant Pannaga Prasad G is a dedicated Project Assistant with a passion for molecular biology and genetic research. Holding an Integrated MSc in Molecular Biology, Pannaga brings expertise in Sanger sequencing, variant effect prediction, electrophoresis, and NGS analysis to his role. Apart from his scientific pursuits, he's an avid chess player and passionate about nature conservation, spending his free time gardening and exploring the outdoors. ORCID ID: 0009-0009-2075-7979

LinkedIn | Instagram Back Back to People Page Back MRI/EEG Team Mr. Francis P K ​ MRI Technician Francis is a MRI TECHNICIAN at Centre for Brain and Mind. With a PG Diploma in MRI Technology , Francis has experience in clinical MRI and other modalities. He enjoys photography and is into music and play's bass guitar/percussion and does vocals for various bands in Bangalore.

LinkedIn Back Back to People Page Back MRI/EEG Team Mr. Deepankan Chakarborty ​ Junior Research Fellow (Neuroimaging - ADBS Data Centre) Deepankan, a junior research fellow at the Center for Brain and Mind, holds a master's degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. He possesses expertise in crafting a portable AI-driven device for detecting epileptiform discharges. With four years of experience acquiring and analyzing EEG data, he has transitioned his focus to exploring FMRI. Beyond his professional pursuits, Deepankan enjoys exploring the realms of arts, literature, poetry and anime.

Back Back to People Page Back Clinical Team Dr. Muthukumaran M ​ Psychiatric Social Worker (Research)

Back Back to People Page Back Clinical Team Dr. Nikhilan J V ​ Clinical Post Doctoral Fellow - (Equivalent to Senior Resident-Psychiatry)