• MED1100/MED1200
• MED2100/MED2200

Dr. Yatinesh Kumari is an Associate Professor at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia. A dedicated and self-driven researcher, Dr. Kumari explores the pharmacological potential of plant-based compounds, with a focus on understanding their molecular and neural mechanisms to develop innovative therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases. Her primary research areas include the study of biofunctional molecules in neurodegenerative diseases and the neurological impact on cognition, earning her national and international acclaim.

Dr. Kumari has successfully secured competitive research grants, published extensively in high-impact international journals, and received multiple awards recognising her scientific innovation and leadership. She plays a key role in advancing the research profile of Monash University Malaysia through meaningful interdisciplinary collaborations and impactful academic contributions.

She is deeply committed to community engagement and promoting equity in education and healthcare. She actively participates in outreach programs aimed at positive social change among marginalised and underserved populations. A strong advocate for equitable access to opportunities in research, Dr. Kumari supports capacity building among early-career researchers and students from diverse backgrounds. She mentors higher degree research students with a focus on fostering inclusive, respectful, and empowering learning environments.

She also contributes to the global scientific community as a peer reviewer for several high-ranking international journals supporting the advancement of neuroscience research with integrity and inclusivity.

 Highlights of Accomplishments

• A self-directed, committed, and enthusiastic researcher who has secured more than 20 fully-funded research projects (internal and external) and is involved in supervising higher-degree students.
• Independently established many techniques to set up a laboratory in the department, including animal model development, Primary neuronal culture, Bioimaging, Histology, Immunohistochemistry, and Gene expression analysis for rodents, zebrafish, and Aves.
• Leverages track record of high-quality scholarly research and peer-assessed publications (Citations) to contribute to the scientific community of neuroscience.
• Award-winning outstanding contributions in research and education to ensure the educational advancement of students to meet program requirements and objectives.
• Actively participating as an academic advisor in community engagement programs (disadvantaged communities) to contribute to health promotion research and education.

Neurodegeneration, Cognition, Aging, Community Health, Equity