Ratish Gambhira,DVM PhD Mb(ascp) Hcld/Ts/Cc (Abb)
About Ratish Gambhira,DVM PhD Mb(ascp) Hcld/Ts/Cc (Abb)
Ratish Gambhira is a Laboratory Director with extensive experience in molecular diagnostics and research. He has held various positions in academia and industry, focusing on virology, vaccine development, and clinical laboratory management.
Work at Lighthouse Labs
Ratish Gambhira serves as the Laboratory Director at Lighthouse Lab Services in Holly Springs, North Carolina, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and implementing quality control measures. His responsibilities include managing the laboratory's workflow and supervising staff to maintain high levels of efficiency and accuracy in testing and diagnostics.
Current Role at Stone Clinical Laboratories
Since 2017, Ratish Gambhira has been working as the General Supervisor of Molecular Diagnostics at Stone Clinical Laboratories in New Orleans. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing molecular diagnostic testing processes, ensuring that laboratory practices meet regulatory requirements. His role involves managing the laboratory's operations and contributing to the development of diagnostic tests.
Education and Expertise
Ratish Gambhira earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Virology from Tulane University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He also holds a Masters in Veterinary Sciences with a focus on Animal Biotechnology from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, completed between 1994 and 1997. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences (DVM) from the College of Veterinary Sciences, studying from 1988 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in molecular diagnostics and laboratory management.
Research Experience
From 2008 to 2014, Ratish Gambhira worked as a Research Fellow at Tulane University, where he conducted research on host-pathogen interactions, specifically focusing on human papillomavirus and simian immunodeficiency virus. His research utilized both human and non-human primate models to gain insights into these viral interactions. He has also characterized non-invasive biomarkers using cell-free DNA and exosomal RNA for monitoring high-grade prostate cancer patients.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Ratish Gambhira worked as a Scientist at Syngene International Limited in Bangalore, India, from 1998 to 2000. His experience in this position contributed to his understanding of laboratory practices and research methodologies. Additionally, he has been an instructor at Tulane University since 2014, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with students in the field of veterinary sciences.