Biswa Ramani

Biswa Ramani, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Pathology in the School of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), where he maintains dual expertise in clinical neuropathology and molecular neuroscience research. His academic journey includes a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2009), followed by an MD/PhD from the University of Michigan's Medical Scientist Training Program and Neuroscience Graduate Program (2017), and Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology training at UCSF (2021).

Dr. Ramani's research bridges protein homeostasis mechanisms with neurodegenerative disease pathology, with particular focus on protein aggregation, nuclear protein quality control, and nucleotide repeat expansion diseases. His work spans from basic molecular investigations of chaperone systems to clinical applications in brain tumor classification and diagnostic neuropathology. Recent publications demonstrate his leadership in developing innovative CRISPR screening technologies for neuronal systems while maintaining active clinical research in rare neuroendocrine tumors and neurodegenerative disorders.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a sophisticated integration of molecular techniques with clinical pathology, showing increasing emphasis on CRISPR-based screening platforms and molecular diagnostics since 2020. His work spans multiple disciplines including neuroscience, molecular biology, and clinical pathology, with particular strength in connecting basic mechanisms of protein aggregation to human disease phenotypes.

Dr. Ramani maintains extensive collaborative networks within UCSF's Department of Pathology, particularly with faculty including Martin Kampmann, Arie Perry, and Melike Pekmezci. His research has attracted significant attention, with publications referenced across multiple platforms including news outlets, patents, and social media.