Her research is focused on developing statistical methodologies for genetic mapping of complex traits. She has been awarded NIH grants for applying statistical methods to a variety of diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Basu earned a bachelor’s degree from Presidency College, Kolkata, a master’s degree from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, and a Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Washington.