Research Interests

CIlia, Flagella, Energetics, Adenylate Kinase, Central Pair Apparatus

I, at Prof. Dr. Jacinta D'Souza's Lab (India), study the energetics of motile cilia and flagella, with a particular focus on how ATP homeostasis is locally regulated within the cilium. My research sheds light on how cilia sustain energy balance during structural transitions such as regeneration and resorption. These insights are especially relevant for understanding Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) and related ciliopathies, where disruptions in axonemal architecture or motility may stem from impaired energy regulation. Through this work, I aim to bridge fundamental ciliary biology with clinical relevance by investigating how defects in energy metabolism contribute to ciliary dysfunction.