Manisha is a Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Karen Anderson’s laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology at Yale School of Medicine, where her research focuses on HIV therapeutics, specifically the discovery of NNRTIs that induce CARD8-mediated pyroptosis to eliminate latent HIV reservoirs. Prior to Yale, she conducted X-ray crystallography–based fragment screening at Rutgers University, leading to the discovery of broad-spectrum antivirals against flaviviruses. She completed her graduation at the University of Delhi, India, where her work included identifying antihypertensive molecules with potential to reduce cardiac hypertrophy and validated a novel therapeutic target for rheumatoid arthritis. Outside lab, she enjoys spending time in nature, embraces all things outdoors, loves a good cup of coffee, and is an active member of the YPA Symposium Committee, always eager to contribute and help.
