Dr. Pawar received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the National ChemicaL Laboratory (affiliated to University of Pune), Pune. She received postdoctoral training at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX and at the National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD.
Dr. Pawar is Instructor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, member of the Division of Radiation Health, College of Pharmacy.
Dr. Pawar's research focuses on the role of the CCAAT enhancer binding protein (C/EBP) family of transcription factors in radiation-induced enteropathy and understanding the molecular mechanisms via which C/EBPs participate in the DNA damage response using the endothelial, intestinal and mammary epithelial cell systems. The overall goal of this research is to develop novel therapeutic interventions for improved cancer survivorship as well as development of countemeasure agents.
