[3] After her Ph.D., Minkara joined the University of Minnesota as a post-doctoral fellow in the Chemical Theory Center, working in Professor J. Ilja Siepmann's lab.
[1] Mona Minkara's research leverages computational methods to investigate the pulmonary surfactant system, a complex and vital component of respiratory physiology.
[7] A notable example of her work was published in 2022, where Minkara detailed how specific point mutations in the pulmonary surfactant protein SP-D could enhance its antiviral properties.
This lab aims to deepen the understanding of biological interfaces through computer simulations and leverage this knowledge to develop advanced therapeutic and diagnostic approaches.
[10] Minkara is known for her motto, "Vision is more than sight," and often speaks to diverse audiences about the unique contributions and perspectives that visually impaired individuals can offer in the scientific field.
[13] In 2016, Minkara spearheaded the development of a "Blind STEM curriculum," aimed at enriching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for visually impaired students.
"[7] She also advocates for the unique perspective that blind scientists can bring to the chemical sciences, a field traditionally reliant on the study of phenomena too small to be seen.