Bhama Ramkhelawon

Bhama Ramkhelawon, PhD, is the Florence and Joseph Ritorto Associate Professor of Surgical Research in the Department of Surgery and Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She is also the Director of Vascular Surgery Scientific Research, leading a dynamic research program focused on vascular biology and disease mechanisms.

Her research centers on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying vascular aneurysms, peripheral vascular disease, and the interplay between metabolism, inflammation, and aging in the cardiovascular system. Utilizing advanced techniques such as single-cell transcriptomics, mouse models, and clinical data analysis, her lab investigates how immune cells, platelets, and metabolic pathways contribute to vascular pathologies.

Recent publications highlight a strong trend in vascular mechanobiology, aging-related transcriptomic changes, adenosine signaling, and inflammatory responses in vascular tissues. Her work bridges basic science with clinical applications, particularly in post-surgical complications like endoleaks and aneurysm repair outcomes.

Bhama Ramkhelawon has made significant contributions to the field with over 80 publications in high-impact journals such as Circulation Research, JCI Insight, and Cell Systems. Her research is supported by active clinical trials focusing on vascular aneurysms and peripheral vascular disease, indicating ongoing funding and translational research efforts.

She mentors students and researchers as part of her role as a principal investigator and director. Her lab is involved in multi-disciplinary collaborations, integrating cell biology, immunology, and vascular surgery to advance understanding of cardiovascular diseases.