About
Meena Vijayaraghavan is a Senior Professor of Practice at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Madras (India, 1994) and has extensive teaching and research experience across India, Japan, and the U.S. Her research focuses on environmental carcinogenesis, cancer studies, and pediatric nephrology, with a commitment to integrating service learning into biology education. She teaches courses such as General Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology of Cancer.
- Affiliations: Tulane University, School of Science & Engineering
- Location: 201 Lindy Claiborne Boggs Center, New Orleans, LA
Dr. Vijayaraghavan has received prestigious teaching awards, including the 2023 Randolph C. Read Award and the 2018 Tulane Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. She is also recognized for community engagement through the 2014 Community Enrichment Award.
Her interdisciplinary work bridges environmental and medical research, emphasizing translational studies in cancer and pediatric health. No specific grants or lab teams are detailed in the provided information.
