Jessica Ramadhin

Jessica Ramadhin, Ph.D., is a Field Applications Scientist at Taconic Biosciences with expertise in immunology, infectious diseases, metabolism, and gut microbiome research.2 She has nearly 10 years of in vivo experience and her knowledge now spans a wide range of research areas.4

Education and Background

Dr. Ramadhin received her B.A. in Biological Sciences from Cornell University and earned her Ph.D. in Infectious Diseases from the University of Georgia.13 During her graduate studies, she focused on testing anti-inflammatory compounds as potential therapeutics for obesity and metabolic syndrome.1

Professional Experience

After completing her Ph.D., Dr. Ramadhin pursued postdoctoral training in the Department of Gastroenterology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.1 There, she investigated the impact of myeloid-specific knockout of the glycolytic enzyme hexokinase 2 on rodent models of obesity, colitis, and infection.1

Current Role

As a Field Applications Scientist at Taconic Biosciences, Dr. Ramadhin applies her extensive experience with animal models to support research in various fields.1 She frequently presents at scientific conferences and webinars, sharing her expertise on topics such as:

1. The SOD1G93A rat model of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)16
2. Humanized Immune System (HIS) mice for NK and T cell research5
3. Immunology-related subjects at events like IMMUNOLOGY2024™4

Her role involves educating researchers about animal models, their applications, and best practices in various fields of biomedical research.