Sangeetha Ravi Kumar

Sangeetha Ravi Kumar is a Researcher in the Ambati Lab at the University of Oregon's Knight Campus. She holds a doctorate in biochemistry from the Central Food Technological Research Institute at the University of Mysore, India. Her career includes postdoctoral and research roles at Hokkaido University (Japan), Louisiana State University, University of Utah, and Loma Linda University.

Her research focuses on understanding mechanisms of corneal and retinal diseases, with emphasis on developing novel therapies using bio-functional molecules. Key research areas include corneal nerve regeneration, genetic disease modeling via CRISPR/Cas9, and anti-oxidant mechanisms in ocular diseases. She has contributed to advancements in retinal imaging techniques for diabetic eye diseases and explored bioactive compounds like fucoxanthin and squalene for metabolic and anti-cancer applications.

Publications span ophthalmology, biochemistry, and nutritional science, demonstrating interdisciplinary research bridging basic science and translational medicine. Her work has implications for therapies targeting eye diseases, metabolic disorders, and cancer. No formal awards are listed, though her contributions are reflected in peer-reviewed publications. She is actively involved in the Ambati Lab's research initiatives and has collaborated across multiple institutions globally.