Pranela Rameshwar, Ph.D.
Professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), Rutgers

Dr. Rameshwar is a professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), Rutgers. She received a B.S. degree in medical microbiology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and a Ph.D. in biology from Rutgers University, New Jersey. Dr. Rameshwar performed postdoctoral studies in hematopoiesis at New Jersey Medical School. She started as a faculty member at New Jersey Medical School in 1995.

Dr. Rameshwar's research interest is in stem cell biology. Her laboratory also studies breast cancer dormancy with a focus on cancer stem cells; neural regulation of hematopoiesis, the immunology of adult human mesenchymal stem cells, and clinical application of mesenchymal stem cells. Her research continues to be funded by federal, state, and other agencies. Dr. Rameshwar has trained several doctoral students, including those in the physician scientist track. In addition, Dr. Rameshwar mentors junior faculty members.

Dr. Rameshwar has authored >200 publications, which include original articles, reviews, editorials and book chapters. She has also edited books. Dr. Rameshwar is also involved in teaching. She initiated a certificate program in Stem Cell Biology and directs four graduate level courses in stem cell biology. Dr. Rameshwar is also a university Master Educator.

Dr. Rameshwar is the editor and, on the editorial board of several journals. Dr. Rameshwar also serves on several grant review panels both nationally and internationally. She has given numerous invited seminars both nationally and internationally.