Ruchi Patel

Ruchi Patel is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Master of Science in Medical Physiology program at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University. She has held academic roles spanning research, teaching, and program administration since 2016.

Education:

• PhD in Physiology, Monash University (2002-2008)
• BSc (Honours) in Biomedical Science, Monash University (2001)
• BSc in Biomedical Science (Physiology and Pharmacology), Monash University (1998-2000)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of California Davis (2008-2010)

Dr. Patel's research focuses on coronary microvascular disease in patients with diabetes mellitus and diastolic heart failure. Her work explores calcium signaling pathways, cyclic GMP mechanisms, and nitroxyl biology in cardiomyocytes, with applications in cardiovascular therapeutics and diabetic complications.

Her publications highlight expertise in cardiac hypertrophy, CaMKII activation, and biomedical sensor development, with notable contributions to understanding Nitric Oxide/Nitroxyl pathways and myocardial ischemia.

Scientific Awards:

• National Heart Foundation Travel Grant (2004)
• Monash University Postgraduate Travel Award (2004)
• Australian Postgraduate Award (2002-2004)
• Augusta University teaching and leadership recognitions (2018-2021)

Dr. Patel has contributed to 4 peer-reviewed publications with 186 Scopus citations, including groundbreaking work on FRET-based sensors for cardiac calcium dynamics. She actively mentors students in the Master of Science in Medical Physiology program.