Prof. Dr Ramasamy Paulmurugan | Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Dr. Ramasamy Paulmurugan is a globally recognized biomedical scientist and Professor of Radiology at Stanford University School of Medicine ๐๏ธ. With expertise in molecular imaging, nanomedicine, and gene therapy, his work focuses on cancer diagnostics and targeted therapeutics ๐ฏ๐งซ. He leads the Cellular Pathway Imaging Laboratory, developing cutting-edge biosensors and nanoparticle-based delivery systems ๐ก๐งช. Author of 145+ publications, he has received prestigious awards for innovation and research excellence ๐ ๐. His interdisciplinary impact spans academia, clinical research, and biotechnology, making him a trailblazer in translational medicine and precision oncology ๐โ๏ธ.
Prof. Dr Ramasamy Paulmurugan, Stanford University, United States
Profile
Education ย ๐
Prof. Dr. Ramasamy Paulmurugan began his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry (1986โ1989) from Madurai Kamaraj University, India ๐ธ๐ฟ๐งช. He pursued an M.Sc. in Biomedical Genetics (1989โ1991) at the University of Madras, developing a strong foundation in genetic science and human biology ๐งฌ๐ง . He then earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Genetics with specialization in Molecular Virology (1991โ1997) from National Environmental Engineering Research Institute and University of Madras, India ๐ฌ๐ฆ . His education equipped him with the interdisciplinary knowledge and research skills essential for his impactful work in cancer biology and molecular medicine ๐กโ๏ธ.
Honors & Awards ๐
Prof. Dr. Ramasamy Paulmurugan has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career for outstanding contributions to biomedical science ๐งฌ๐ง . His accolades include the Best Research Fellow Award (1991) from CSIR-NEERI ๐ฎ๐ณ, the Young Scientist Award (1999) from the Government of Kerala, and multiple Travel Awards from international imaging societies for best paper presentations in the USA and Germany โ๏ธ๐. He was honored with the Distinguished Investigator Award (2018) by the Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research ๐งช and recently received the SAASCR Outstanding Achievement Award (2025) for advancing Asian American cancer research ๐๐ฌ.
Experience ย ๐ฅ
Prof. Dr. Ramasamy Paulmurugan has over three decades of research and academic experience across India and the United States ๐. He began as a Junior and Senior Research Fellow in Molecular Virology in India (1991โ1996) ๐ฌ, later leading the Environmental Biotechnology Division at RGCB as Scientist B and C (1996โ1999, 1999โ2003) ๐งซ. He was a Visiting Scientist at UCLA (2001โ2003) ๐ง , then joined Stanford University, where he advanced from Senior Research Scientist to Professor of Radiology (2003โpresent) ๐๏ธ. His roles have spanned molecular imaging, translational research, and biomedical innovation across prestigious global institutions ๐ก๐.
Book Chapter ๐
Prof. Dr. Ramasamy Paulmurugan has authored and co-authored over 27 book chapters, contributing to prestigious scientific volumes on molecular imaging, cancer biology, gene therapy, bioluminescence, and nanomedicine ๐๐ฌ. His work spans publishers like Springer, Elsevier, Cambridge University Press, and World Scientific, reflecting his expertise in cutting-edge biomedical innovations ๐๐. Topics include theranostics, glioblastoma resistance, protein-protein interaction imaging, microRNA therapy, and nanoparticle-based delivery systems for precision medicine ๐ฏ๐. His chapters are widely cited and used globally in advanced medical research, showcasing his status as a thought leader in translational and molecular medicine ๐งช๐.
Conference Presentations ๐๐ค
Prof. Dr. Ramasamy Paulmurugan has presented over 220 abstracts at leading international conferences spanning oncology, molecular imaging, nanomedicine, and gene therapy ๐งฌ๐ง . His research has been showcased at AACR, WMIC, RSNA, IEEE, ASNR, and SPIE, reflecting sustained excellence and innovation across decades ๐๏ธ๐ฌ. Topics include molecular biosensors, microRNA therapy, nanoparticle delivery, ultrasound imaging, and cancer diagnostics. These presentations highlight collaborations with global experts and his role in pioneering translational research that bridges bench to bedside ๐งชโก๏ธ๐ฅ. His prolific and consistent contributions demonstrate global recognition and influence in biomedical innovation ๐๐ .
Research Focus ๐ฌ
Prof. Dr. Ramasamy Paulmuruganโs research centers on molecular imaging, nanomedicine, and gene-based therapies to combat cancer and metabolic diseases like diabetes ๐ง โ๏ธ. He pioneers in vivo imaging of proteinโprotein interactions, miRNA delivery, and biosensor technologies for real-time monitoring of disease pathways ๐งฌ๐ธ. His innovations include split-luciferase systems, cell membrane-coated nanocarriers, and redox-sensitive signaling tools for precision therapeutics ๐ฏ๐งช. Bridging molecular biology with biomedical engineering, his translational research focuses on targeted drug delivery, noninvasive diagnostics, and theranostic nanoparticles, contributing significantly to personalized medicine and cancer theranostics ๐๐ง ๐.
Publications ๐
The fate and toxicity of Raman-active silica-gold nanoparticles in mice
Authors: A.S. Thakor, R. Luong, R. Paulmurugan, F.I. Lin, P. Kempen, C. Zavaleta, et al.
Journal: Science Translational Medicine, Vol. 3 (79), 79ra33
Noninvasive quantitative imaging of proteinโprotein interactions in living subjects
Authors: P. Ray, H. Pimenta, R. Paulmurugan, F. Berger, M.E. Phelps, M. Iyer, et al.
Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Vol. 99 (5), 3105โ3110
The emerging role of redox-sensitive Nrf2โKeap1 pathway in diabetes
Authors: E. Bhakkiyalakshmi, D. Sireesh, P. Rajaguru, R. Paulmurugan, et al.
Journal: Pharmacological Research, Vol. 91, 104โ114
Ultrasound-guided delivery of microRNA loaded nanoparticles into cancer
Authors: T.Y. Wang, J.W. Choe, K. Pu, R. Devulapally, S. Bachawal, S. Machtaler, R. Paulmurugan, et al.
Journal: Journal of Controlled Release, Vol. 203, 99โ108
Effects of epigenetic modulation on reporter gene expression: implications for stem cell imaging
Authors: M. Krishnan, J.M. Park, F. Cao, D. Wang, R. Paulmurugan, J.R. Tseng, et al.
Journal: FASEB Journal, Vol. 20 (1), 106โ108
Firefly luciferase enzyme fragment complementation for imaging in cells and living animals
Authors: R. Paulmurugan, S.S. Gambhir
Journal: Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 77 (5), 1295โ1302
Molecular imaging of drug-modulated protein-protein interactions in living subjects
Authors: R. Paulmurugan, T.F. Massoud, J. Huang, S.S. Gambhir
Journal: Cancer Research, Vol. 64 (6), 2113โ2119
Detection of hepatitis E virus in raw and treated wastewater with the polymerase chain reaction
Authors: N. Jothikumar, K. Aparna, S. Kamatchiammal, R. Paulmurugan, et al.
Journal: Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 59 (8), 2558โ2562
Combinatorial library screening for developing an improved split-firefly luciferase fragment-assisted complementation system
Authors: R. Paulmurugan, S.S. Gambhir
Journal: Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 79 (6), 2346โ2353
Cell membrane-coated nanocarriers: the emerging targeted delivery system for cancer theranostics
Authors: R.J.C. Bose, R. Paulmurugan, J. Moon, S.H. Lee, H. Park
Journal: Drug Discovery Today, Vol. 23 (4), 891โ899