Friday, November 5, 2021
3:30-5:00 PM
via Zoom (please email coeh@uci.edu for details)
Dr. Sakhila Banu
Associate Professor
Veterinary Integrative Biosciences
Texas A&M University
Dr. Sakhila Banu is Associate Professor of Veterinary Integrated Biosciences at Texas A & M University (TAMU). Dr. Banu received her PhD in Endocrinology from the University of Madras in Chennai, India and did postdoctoral training at the University of Laval and the University of Montreal, both in Quebec.
Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of prenatal chromium VI (CrVI) exposure on placental and fetal development, ovarian and uterine function, and pregnancy outcome, and; 2) to understand the protective effects of various natural and synthetic antioxidants against the deleterious effects of heavy-metals, CrVI in particular. Her current research is focused on the study of reproductive and developmental toxicity of CrVI, specifically to determine molecular pathways and identify target genes/proteins by which Cr alters prenatal development and organogenesis of female reproductive system in the offspring. Her research is funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the NIH.
Dr. Banu is recipient of the TAMU Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award and TAMU Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar Award.