Geneticist Mitali Mukerji blends Ayurveda, genomics and AI for precision health

Molecular geneticist Mitali Mukerji has built her career at the crossroads of genomics, traditional medicine, and personalised healthcare. After completing her PhD at IISc and conducting research at CSIR-IGIB, she became a key figure in Ayurgenomics, a field examining whether Ayurvedic Prakriti body types have identifiable biological markers. Her work drew criticism for applying modern scientific methods to traditional Ayurvedic concepts. She has since expanded her research focus to AI-driven integrative precision health at IIT Jodhpur. Her journey reflects both the difficulties and the potential of rigorously testing unconventional ideas within contemporary biology.