Author: penneybromby
INSPIRE faculty fellow develops human-based models to study neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism
Dr. Yogita K Adlakha, an Inspire Faculty Fellow, has developed human-based models to study neuron development and neurodevelopmental disorder such as autism which can help design treatment strategies for such brain disorders. Since decades, animal models have been used to understand brain-related disorders, and the drugs which function in animal models have failed in clinical trials. The dearth of human models has led to lack of knowledge of the pathophysiology of such disorders, an essential requirement for designing their treatment strategies. Therefore, Dr. Yogita K Adlakha, a recipient of INSPIRE Faculty fellowship instituted by the Department of Science and Technology ... Read more