Mitradas M Panicker

Mitradas M Panicker, PhD is an Associate Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine. His research focuses on G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), particularly the serotonin 2A (5-HT2A) receptor, and their role in antipsychotic drug mechanisms. He employs transgenic FosTRAP mice to map brain cell activity patterns induced by typical and atypical antipsychotics, revealing region-specific effects and novel cellular targets like ependymal cells.

Dr. Panicker’s work intersects

• Neuropharmacology
• Receptor Signaling
• Stem Cell Applications
• Imaging Technologies (e.g., HaloTag, FosTRAP)

He investigates how serotonin and dopamine pathways modulate brain function, with implications for psychiatric disorders. His recent publications highlight PIEZO1 channel visualization in hiPSCs and ethical considerations in brain organoid research.

Key article trends include

• Mechanisms of Antipsychotics
• Serotonin Receptor Interactions
• hiPSC and Organoid Modeling
• Metabolic side effects of drugs

Using multidisciplinary approaches, he bridges molecular biology, neuroimaging, and behavioral pharmacology.