Sadhana has extensive academic and industrial research experience in Canada and UK focussing on the structure-function relationships of both microbial and mammalian proteins. As a Group Leader of Gene Structure and Function group, Sadhana led a group to deliver basic understanding of dopamine receptors and their role in schizophrenia with the aim to providing novel drug targets. In addition co-led a project team which planned early stage clinical development of small molecule drugs to combat dementia. She has been with BBSRC for over fifteen years, responsible for developing, implementing and communicating BBSRC Strategies and Policies related to tools, resources and technologies, plant health and animal health and welfare. In her current interim role, since February 2019, Sadhana is responsible for leadership and coordination of Bioscience for Integrated Understanding of Bioscience, which encompasses Lifelong Health, Nutrition for Health, One Health and Biotechnology for Health.