Viraj Kulkarni
About Viraj Kulkarni
Viraj Kulkarni is a Staff Scientist with a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Mumbai. He has extensive experience in research, currently working at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute and previously at the Ragon Institute, National Cancer Institute, and National Institutes of Health.
Work at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
Viraj Kulkarni has been employed as a Staff Scientist at Texas Biomedical Research Institute since 2016. In this role, he conducts research focused on developing novel interventions against infectious diseases. His work contributes to the institute's mission of advancing scientific knowledge and improving public health outcomes. Kulkarni also provides hands-on training in wet lab experiments, mentoring interns in the Innovation Lab to foster the next generation of scientists.
Education and Expertise
Viraj Kulkarni completed his education at the University of Mumbai, where he studied Microbiology. He achieved a Ph.D. in Microbiology from 1999 to 2005. His academic background includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in the same field. This extensive education has equipped him with a solid foundation in microbiological research and techniques, which he applies in his current scientific endeavors.
Background in Research
Before joining Texas Biomedical Research Institute, Viraj Kulkarni worked at several prestigious institutions. He served as a Research Fellow at the National Cancer Institute from 2005 to 2013 and as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he was a Ph.D. fellow at the Cancer Research Institute in Mumbai from 1999 to 2005. His diverse research background has provided him with a wide range of experiences in the field of microbiology and infectious diseases.
Current Role at Ragon Institute
Since 2014, Viraj Kulkarni has also been a Scientist at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard in Cambridge, MA. In this position, he continues to engage in research that aligns with his focus on infectious diseases. His dual roles at both the Ragon Institute and Texas Biomedical Research Institute demonstrate his commitment to advancing scientific understanding and developing effective interventions.