Dr. Rajesh Raju earned his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the Institute of Bioinformatics (IOB) in Bangalore, India, in collaboration with Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. He is a prominent figure in the field of molecular biology and bioinformatics, actively contributing to various research and data resource projects. He has played a pivotal role in leading IOB's endeavors in developing and analyzing signaling pathways within NetPath, a valuable resource for researchers exploring cellular signaling networks. His contributions extend to the creation of a draft map of the human proteome, a groundbreaking achievement that graced the cover of the prestigious journal Nature in May 2014. Throughout his career, Dr. Rajesh Raju has been involved in curating, reviewing, and coordinating major global biological data resources, including the Human Protein Reference Database, Plasma Proteome Database, Pancreatic Cancer Database, and Triple Negative Breast Cancer Database. His expertise has also been instrumental in the analysis of sequence variations in Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders (PID) and the development of a pioneering approach for predicting novel PID genes in collaboration with the RIKEN Centre for Allergy and Immunology in Japan. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the scientific community, Dr. Rajesh Raju received an independent young investigator award grant from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, in 2015. He has also represented India in the Indo-Japan youth exchange program in science, fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange. His expertise is not limited to research; he is an accomplished reviewer for numerous international journals, including Nature Communications, Proteomics, and Scientific Reports, among others. His keen insights and critical evaluations have enriched the peer-review process and advanced the quality of scientific publications. Currently, Dr. Rajesh Raju is at the forefront of establishing an Integrated Data Science Unit, a visionary initiative that aims to facilitate the analysis of biological context-dependent signatures at multiple levels, including the genome, transcriptome (mRNA, miRNA, lncRNA, etc.), metabolome, proteome, and multiPTM profiles. This unit promises to be a platform for cutting-edge research in systems biology and translational research, underlining Dr. Rajesh Raju’s commitment to advancing our understanding of complex biological systems and their relevance to human health and disease.
Research papers: 71; Review articles: 1;
2024 (Number of publications - 19)
2023 (Number of publications - 19)
2022 (Number of publications - 09)
2021 (Number of publications - 05)
2020 (Number of publications - 01)
2019 (Number of publications - 01)
2018 (Number of publications - 02)
2017 (Number of publications - 01)
2016 (Number of publications - 02)
2015 (Number of publications - 03)
2014 (Number of publications - 12)
2013 (Number of publications - 04)
2012 (Number of publications - 05)
2011 (Number of publications - 05)
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2009 (Number of publications - 04)