She has done her M.Sc in Biotechnology from Bangalore University and Ph.D in Genetics from Osmania University. She also holds a ‘Universal Certification’ in Forensic Science and DNA fingerprinting. She has 7 years of teaching experience and specializes in Medical Biotechnology. She also teaches allied subjects like cell biology and Immunology. She was a recipient of LTMT fellowship during her Ph.D and was also awarded the ‘Young Scientist’ award by the KVRSS in the year 2007. She has also won various accolades at school and college level. She has published papers in various National Journals and has organized and attended various National and International Conferences.