Judhajeet Ray, Ph.D.
About Judhajeet Ray, Ph.D.
Judhajeet Ray, Ph.D., is a Supervisor and Research Scientist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry, with significant contributions to genomic research and the development of innovative assays.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Judhajeet Ray, Ph.D., currently serves as a Supervisor and Research Scientist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has held this position since 2022 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this role, he oversees research initiatives and contributes to the advancement of genomic studies.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Prior to his current role, Judhajeet Ray worked as a Research Scientist I at the Broad Institute from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he was part of the NNF Center for Genomic Mechanisms of Disease, where he focused on understanding the genetic underpinnings of various diseases.
Educational Background
Judhajeet Ray completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry at Iowa State University from 2008 to 2014. He also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Molecular Biology & Genetics from the University of Calcutta, completed between 2006 and 2008, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Microbiology from the same institution, achieved from 2003 to 2006.
Research Contributions and Collaborations
Judhajeet Ray has made significant contributions to genomic research, including the co-development of the ExP STARR-seq assay, which elucidates the role of transcription factors in enhancer responsiveness. He co-led an international collaboration to create enhancer-gene maps and discovered links between transcriptional responses to heat stress and chromatin architecture.
Postdoctoral and Research Experience
Before his current position, Judhajeet Ray was a Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University from 2015 to 2018, where he focused on molecular biology and genetics. He also served as a Research Associate at Cornell from 2019 to 2021, contributing to various research projects in the field.