Rajkumar Rajendran

Rajkumar Rajendran is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Health Professions. He teaches graduate and doctoral Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) students through both on-campus and online courses.

• Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS), University of Texas Medical Branch
• Master of Science (MS) in Medical Laboratory Science
• MLS(ASCP)CM certification

His expertise spans Microbiology, Immunology, and Serology, with a focus on autoantibodies, diagnostic management teams, and evidence-based laboratory medicine. He also emphasizes global health and the education of healthcare professionals.

Dr. Rajendran combines 8 years of CLS educational experience with prior clinical work as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist/Microbiologist).