Christian Felipe Ruiz

Christian Felipe Ruiz is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Genetics at Yale University's Yale School of Medicine. He is affiliated with the Muzumdar Lab, focusing on cancer biology and genetic mechanisms. Ruiz holds a PhD in Genetics from Stony Brook University (2019) and a BE in Biomedical Engineering from The City College of New York (2013).

Education:

• PhD in Genetics, Stony Brook University, 2019
• BE in Biomedical Engineering, The City College of New York, 2013

Research Interests: Ruiz’s work centers on understanding oncogenic KRAS-driven lipogenesis in lung cancer and the metabolic roles of tumor suppressor genes like p53 in early cancer progression. His research integrates genetic, metabolic, and biochemical approaches to uncover mechanisms underlying cancer development.

Labs & Teams: Active member of the Muzumdar Lab, collaborating on translational cancer research projects.