I am an Associate Research Scientist in Neuroscience at Yale University, where my research focuses on genome-wide gene discovery that limits CNS axon regeneration and translational research for functional neural repair after spinal cord injury. I have a broad background in neuroscience, with specific training and expertise in cellular and molecular neuroscience using in vitro and in vivo model systems. With a strong foundation in research and collaboration, I have led projects as PI or co-investigator on university grants and laid foundational work at NIH and NIMHANS to advance translational neural repair and brain trauma research. I bring the training, expertise, leadership, and motivation necessary to drive translational projects from basic science to clinical impact.

Ramakrishnan Kannan

I am an Associate Research Scientist in Neuroscience at Yale University, where my research focuses on genome-wide gene discovery that limits CNS axon regeneration and translational research for functional neural repair after spinal cord injury. I have a broad background in neuroscience, with specific training and expertise in cellular and molecular neuroscience using in vitro and in vivo model systems. With a strong foundation in research and collaboration, I have led projects as PI or co-investigator on university grants and laid foundational work at NIH and NIMHANS to advance translational neural repair and brain trauma research. I bring the training, expertise, leadership, and motivation necessary to drive translational projects from basic science to clinical impact.

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I am an Associate Research Scientist in Neuroscience at Yale University, where my research focuses on genome-wide gene discovery that limits CNS axon regeneration and translational research for functional neural repair after spinal cord injury. I have a broad background in neuroscience, with specific training and expertise in cellular and molecular neuroscience using in vitro and in vivo model systems.

With a strong foundation in research and collaboration, I have led projects as PI or co-investigator on university grants and laid foundational work at NIH and NIMHANS to advance translational neural repair and brain trauma research. I bring the training, expertise, leadership, and motivation necessary to drive translational projects from basic science to clinical impact.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Assistant Professor, Psychiatry at NIMHANS, India
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Established genetic variant prioritization pipeline in family-based cohorts with neuropsychiatric illness. Established patient-specific stem cell biorepository for precision medicine.
Associate Research Scientist, Neuroscience at Yale University
December 31, 2018 - November 13, 2025
Performed experiments for functional validation of genes limiting CNS axon regeneration. Focused on allele-specific ApoE neuronal action through LRP8; later engaged in human CSF analysis of AXER-204 Phase 1 trial for SCI.

Education

PhD at Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2012
Research Fellow at National Institutes of Health, USA
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Assistant Professor at NIMHANS, India
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Best contribution in Interdisciplinary Research integrating basic and clinical sciences
January 1, 2019 - November 14, 2025
Excellence in Teaching
January 1, 2017 - November 14, 2025
Outstanding Young Faculty Award
January 1, 2016 - November 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Professional Services, Government