Jay Raman

Jay Raman is a faculty member at Penn State College of Medicine, serving as Professor and Chair of Urology and Professor of Surgery. He is actively involved in the Penn State Cancer Institute, particularly in the Cancer Control program.

• Education: Undergraduate from MIT (1997), MD from Cornell University Medical College (2001)
• Training: Urology Residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell, Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery at University of Texas Southwestern

Research Interests focus on:

• Robotic-assisted urologic oncology surgeries
• Infectious complications in prostate needle biopsy
• Staging and therapy for upper-tract urothelial carcinoma
• Biomarkers for urinary tract cancers
• Clinical trials in urology
• Prevention of urologic infections

His recent publications highlight trends in minimally invasive urologic oncology, comparative surgical outcomes, and healthcare policy barriers. Dr. Raman has received numerous awards including Castle Connolly Top Doctors, AUA Young Urologist of the Year, and US News Top Doctors.

• Leadership Roles: Past-Chair of AUA Office of Education, Program Chair for ACS Urology Advisory Council
• Grants: Over $1.8M in federal, foundation, and industry funding across 10+ clinical trials
• Students: Mentored via clinical research and surgical education programs
• Labs: Active in Penn State Cancer Institute's translational and clinical research programs