Professor Alisa Phulukdaree's work takes place at the basic molecular and cellular levels, which evaluates how genetic differences influence the risk of getting type 2 diabetes and heart disease between ethnic groups including people of Caucasian, African and Indian descent. These findings impact society by creating an awareness of the differences that exist. Thus by educating society, they can make informed decisions in their lifestyle choices.
Her teaching responsibilities include knowledge dissemination in medical biochemistry and molecular mechanisms of disease at undergraduate, postgraduate and postdoctoral levels.