Pravrutha Raman
Area of Expertise
Epigenetics, Chromatin biology, Evolution and phylogenomics, Genetic engineering
Degrees
PhD in Biological Sciences, Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, University of Maryland, College Park, USA
MSc. in Medical Genetics, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
B.Tech in Biotechnology, VIT University, Vellore, India.
Professional Publications & Contributions
Additional Information
Research Interests
The Raman lab studies what drives the innovation of essential epigenetic factors. Our research focuses on revealing when and how epigenetic factors change across evolution and what the influence of these changes are on fundamental biological processes. We combine evolutionary and phylogenetic analyses with molecular and cell biology, genetics, and genomics in multiple model organisms (flies and yeast) to uncover the causes and consequences of chromatin innovation and the surprising plasticity it displays across both evolution and disease. Visit our lab website for details about our work and research opportunities.
Honors
2026–2029 R00 Pathway to Independence Award (NIGMS)
2022 Hutchinson Mentoring Award, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle