Tulasi Pasam
Research areas: Medicine · Neurology · Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances · Traumatic Brain Injury Research · Gut microbiota and health
About
Dr. Tulasi Pasam is a Pharmacologist and Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Yale Psychiatry, where she investigates the impact of early life adversity (ELA) on brain development, focusing on the role of microglia and the gut-brain axis in shaping neuropsychiatric outcomes. Her research bridges neuroscience, pharmacology, and clinical studies, exploring how cellular and molecular mechanisms contribute to vulnerability and resilience in mental health disorders.
With expertise in pharmacovigilance, experimental design, and translational research, Tulasi combines rigorous scientific methodology with creative problem-solving, bringing innovative perspectives to complex questions in neuroscience. She is also passionate about science communication, expressing her curiosity and creativity through caricature art and visual storytelling.
Tulasi’s work aims to advance understanding of how early experiences influence microglial function and brain health, paving the way for novel therapeutic strategies that connect pharmacology, neuroscience, and clinical practice.
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