Raul Rabadan

Raul Rabadan is a Professor at Columbia University, holding appointments in the Departments of Systems Biology, Biomedical Informatics, and Surgery. He directs the Program for Mathematical Genomics (PMG) and the Center for Topology of Cancer Evolution and Heterogeneity, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to decode biological complexity.

• Key Affiliations: Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Institute for Cancer Genetics
• Research Focus: Evolution of biological systems (RNA viruses, cancer), computational modeling of tumor heterogeneity, and AI-driven genomic analysis

His recent work explores cancer evolution through spatial transcriptomics, immune checkpoint blockade efficacy, and the role of noncoding elements in tumorigenesis. Articles highlight applications of machine learning in oncology and virology.

Scientific Awards:

• Popular Science’s Brilliant 10 (2010)
• Stewart Trust Fellow (2013)
• Harold and Golden Lamport Award (2014)

Rabadan established PMG in 2017 and has held prestigious roles at CERN, the Institute for Advanced Study, and the Simons Center for Systems Biology.