Dr. Depika Dwarka

Depika Dwarka is a multidisciplinary health sciences researcher whose work spans oncology, natural product pharmacology, functional foods, and public health in the African context. Her scholarship integrates laboratory-based experimentation with applied health research, reflecting a commitment to addressing both molecular mechanisms of disease and broader population health challenges.

A central focus of her research lies in anticancer discovery and apoptosis, including studies on plant extracts, bioactive peptides, resistant starch delivery systems, and nanoparticle synthesis. Her publications demonstrate expertise in cytotoxicity assays, oxidative stress analysis, ACE inhibition, and drug delivery innovation. Complementing this is computational genomics work on Bcl-2 mutations, highlighting strengths in bioinformatics and molecular dynamics to inform targeted cancer therapies.

Her portfolio also extends to cardiovascular risk, substance use, climate change and mental health, and the role of artificial intelligence in psychological care. This breadth underscores a translational approach that bridges bench science with community health priorities, contributing to evidence-based strategies for noncommunicable diseases and emerging health challenges in Africa.