I grew up in Mumbai, India. I spent most of my childhood chasing my dream to contribute to the science. I completed my bachelors degree in biotechnology (2008) from University of Mumbai and masters degree in industrial biotechnology (2010) from sardar Patel University. As a part of my M.S. thesis, I worked on the production of poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates) (PHA) using bacterial strains and waste glycerol. After completion of my M.S. degree, I worked as a project assistant in cancer research institute in India to understand the role of cancer stem cells in prognostication of oral cancer. That's when I developed interest in cancer biology. I was fascinated by the multifaceted nature of cancer and wanted to know more about the mechanisms underlying this deadly disease. I came to New Mexico State University to pursue my Ph.D. in molecular biology in 2012. My main research interest lies in studying the mechanisms of autophagy in cancer cells.