Ramanathan Narayanan

EDUCATION

College / University

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) University

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Technology (honours)

Major Subjects

Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Genetics

Country

India

Lab Experience

Animal behavioral experiments, two-photon laser scanning confocal microscopy, immuno-histochemistry and basic molecular biology techniques.

Projects / Research

2010 - 2011: Role of delta-opioid receptors on female directed song and other behaviours in male zebra finches Taeniopygia guttata
2010: Astrocytic calcium dynamics in S100B knockout mice
2009: Effect of naloxone on song behavior in adult male Zebra finches Taeniopygia guttata
2008: Expression of Neuropsin protein in mouse brain

Scholarships / Awards

2011 – 2012:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2010 – 2011:	Project Assistantship at National Brain Research Centre, India
2010:	Internship at RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Japan
2008 / 2009:	Summer Research Fellowship from Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science Academy and The National Academy of Sciences
2006 – 2008:	Academic Scholarship for securing Top 3-10% rank in University examinations, SASTRA University

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I have always wondered how we learn and memorize things in our life. I am interested to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie learning and memory. Also, I would like to study the molecular and behavioral changes that occur in neurodegenerative diseases and ageing with an aim to contribute to better therapeutic strategies.