Abhirami Ratnakumar
About Abhirami Ratnakumar
Abhirami Ratnakumar is a Translational Informatics Scientist at DNAnexus and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She holds a Ph.D. in Computational Biology from Uppsala University and has extensive experience in bioinformatics and molecular genetics.
Work at DNAnexus
Abhirami Ratnakumar has been serving as a Translational Informatics Scientist at DNAnexus since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the integration of data and technology to enhance translational research in genomics. Her work contributes to the development of tools and platforms that facilitate the analysis and interpretation of genomic data, supporting advancements in precision medicine.
Current Role at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
In addition to her position at DNAnexus, Abhirami Ratnakumar has been a Postdoctoral Researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center since 2018. Her research involves applying computational methods to understand cancer biology and improve patient outcomes. This role allows her to collaborate with leading experts in oncology and contribute to innovative research projects.
Education and Expertise
Abhirami Ratnakumar earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computational Biology from Uppsala University, where she studied from 2008 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Molecular Genetics from the University of Sydney. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering principles and biological sciences, enhancing her expertise in bioinformatics.
Previous Research Positions
Before her current roles, Abhirami Ratnakumar worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 2015 to 2017. She also served as a Bioinformatics Scientist at CSIRO from 2006 to 2008. These positions allowed her to gain extensive experience in research and data analysis, contributing to her development as a scientist in the field of translational informatics.