Ramata Balde

Ramata Balde is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Mycobacteriology at the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium. Her work focuses on molecular biology techniques for preserving mycobacterial RNA in culture samples.

Recent research highlights include optimizing ethanol-based RNA preservation methods over alternative chemical protocols, as demonstrated in a 2025 publication in Scientific Reports. This contributes to infectious disease research and biotechnology applications in mycobacteriology.

Her scientific activities are centered on improving nucleic acid stabilization processes for tuberculosis diagnostics. Contact: rbalde@itg.be.