Prachi Vilekar

Prachi is an accomplished educator and researcher specializing in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience, adept at simplifying complex subjects for diverse audiences. She earned her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where she contributed to groundbreaking preclinical research in anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antimicrobial therapies. Following her doctoral studies, Prachi completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Fundamental Neurobiology at the University Health Network in Toronto, where she developed bioassays and played a crucial role in a successful patent application. She further advanced her expertise with clinical research training at McMaster University. Prachi volunteers as a leader with the Girl Guides of Canada in her spare time, demonstrating her commitment to community service and mentoring.