“My current research interests include development of computer database on medicinal and aromatic plants of Jammu & Kashmir, Isolation & purification of proteins (enzymes and lectins) and screening of plants for their medicinal properties. The main emphasis is on understanding the etiology of esophageal cancer (EC) in Kashmir. The high incidence of the malignancy in the area and inadequate available literature to pin point the causative agents or processes warrant such type of research in the area. To achieve the goals I have been able to grab two research grants one from ICMR and another from World Cancer Research Fund.”