Mentorship, doctoral supervision, and how to reach out about joining the research program.
Over more than four decades, Dr. Khanna has supervised 10+ students to successful completion of Ph.D. degrees in Zoology and Biotechnology — in areas including cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and plant-based antiproliferative research. At AVIKA Research Foundation, that mentorship continues in a small, focused lab setting where students work closely with Dr. Khanna on active research projects.
Students learn core techniques directly — MTT assay, Comet assay, Annexin V apoptosis detection, chromosomal aberration and micronucleus assays, and more.
As an independent lab, AVIKA offers a small cohort size, meaning direct, sustained guidance from Dr. Khanna throughout the doctoral research process.
The lab's research program has a strong record of peer-reviewed publication — 64 papers and counting — giving students experience in the full research and publishing cycle.
Research areas span both plant-based therapeutic potential and occupational/environmental toxicology, connecting lab work to public health questions.
Prospective students with interests in the following areas are especially encouraged to reach out:
If you're a prospective graduate student interested in the lab's research, get in touch to discuss opportunities.
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