Darshana Kapri
I completed my PhD at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai. Since March 2024, I have been a Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia Psychiatry, where I study the mitochondrial and metabolic properties of neural circuits and their connections to psychosocial stress and health outcomes across the lifespan. Shortly after arriving in New York, I joined CUPS to connect with fellow researchers and contribute to creating a supportive and dynamic environment for postdocs. This has helped me open doors to exciting opportunities for community building. Since September 2024, I’ve been serving as Co- Vice President of CUPS for CUIMC. In this role, I work closely with an incredible team of colleagues to foster a sense of community among postdoctoral scholars. Together, we design and implement initiatives to enhance engagement, provide professional development opportunities, and create a supportive environment for navigating the postdoc life at Columbia.