Ramya Rajagopalan

Ramya Rajagopalan is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego. Her research focuses on genomics, health equity, and the sociocultural implications of biomedical technologies. She explores how structural racism and social determinants impact genomic research and clinical practice.

Her work bridges ethics, public health, and clinical medicine. Key areas include race-specific medical guidelines, compassionate allyship in healthcare, and global governance of biotechnologies like gene drives. She has collaborated with institutions on projects addressing precision medicine ethics and genomic equity.

Rajagopalan has published extensively on topics such as genetic ancestry, ELSI (Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications) in research, and curriculum development for health professionals. Her articles often intersect disciplines like medical history, biotechnology policy, and social sciences.

Co-authors include prominent figures like Cinnamon Bloss (UCSD) and Omar Akbari (UCSD), reflecting her collaborative approach to interdisciplinary research. Her work contributes to both academic discourse and practical policy recommendations in health equity.