Her research interests are feminist theory, globalization, public health and medicine, and South Asia. Throughout her career, Prasad has taught courses on globalization, transnationalism and multiculturalism. Growing up and being educated in a global world, she feels strongly about the value of a multicultural education. Prasad’s philosophy is that in today’s global context, there must be a genuine engagement with students on issues of diversity and multiculturalism. The courses she teaches at MU have strong international components.