Medical Anthropology based interdisciplinary studies, dealing with qualitative and quantitative data.
Formal and informal medicine, Social service and Religious practices for the community
Examining the roles of informal medicine/service/care such as traditional medicine and religious practices (especially selfless service(seva)), as well as considering the interrelationship between formal and informal community health care systems of Southern India.

Embodied knowledge and skills of medical practitioners, with a special focus on the learning process.
Comparative study of the embodied knowledge and skill acquisition for medical providers between formal traditional medical doctors (Ayurveda doctors) and informal medical practitioners (vaidya) in Southern India.