Kapil Ramachandran BS, PhD

Dr. Ramachandran started his scientific career as a 15 year old, working at the University of Texas at Austin. He subsequently received his undergraduate degrees from Duke University and pursued his graduate work at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Ramachandran made the discovery of a neuronal-specific mechanism of protein degradation that generates a new class of neuromodulators. As a Principal Investigator at Harvard Medical School, his lab is paving the way forward in this burgeoning field, identifying the mechanisms underlying this new system. In his free time, he runs to burn off his newfound abilities of baking and drinks excessive amounts of coffee that he roasts at home.