Dr. Mumbrekar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Biology & Toxicology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He has 18 years of research experience, which involve the understanding the biological response to ionizing radiation, with an emphasis on radiosensitivity, neurotoxicology, and the role of mitochondria and gut microbiota in radiation-induced damage. Dr. Mumbrekar’s work integrates multi-omics approaches and animal models to explore how microbial and metabolic factors influence radiation outcomes and therapeutic response. He has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications in Scientific Reports, Life Sciences, and ACS Chemical Neuroscience, and actively collaborates on projects related to space biology, oxidative stress, and radiation mitigation strategies.

Dr. Mumbrekar’s research explores how ionizing radiation impacts cells and tissues — from mitochondrial regulation and oxidative stress to microbiota-driven radioprotection. His interdisciplinary work bridges radiation biology, toxicology, and neurobiology, aiming to develop innovative strategies for improving radiotherapy outcomes and protecting normal tissues.

Radiation biology and toxicology, cellular and molecular radiobiology, DNA repair, gut-brain axis in radiation-induced effects, microbiota interactions in radiation contexts, radioprotection, and radioprotective strategies.

Teaching: 17 years of UG and PG (Biotechnology related subjects, Radiation biology)
Research: 20 years of Radiation biology and Toxicology

Awards and recognition:

ICMR-DHR international fellow (2024)
Mrs & Mr. Raju Award (career-based award) by Indian Society of Radiation Biology, India- 2018
Early Career Research Award by SERB, Govt of India, 2018
Young Scientist Award by Indian Society for Radiation Biology, India- 2016
Young Scientist Award (career-based award) by Society of Radiation Research, India-2016