Senior Developer
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Ramanath Majumdar, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and Senior Developer in the Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory within the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic. His work centers on translational research, clinical innovation, and the development of diagnostic assays aimed at improving patient care. With expertise spanning Molecular Genetics, Genomics and Biochemical Genetics, Dr. Majumdar is actively involved in several cutting-edge projects, including:
1. Long-read sequencing for challenging genomic regions: Leveraging Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) in Challenging Medically Relevant Genes (CMRG) and hereditary disorders.
2. Rapid infectious disease diagnostics: Developing methods for antimicrobial susceptibility prediction and direct detection of microbial cell-free DNA from plasma to accelerate clinical decision-making.
3. 3D genomics in oncology: Applying Proximity Ligation Assay (PLA) for the detection of chromosomal translocations in lymphoma, enhancing diagnostic precision and therapeutic targeting.
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(TT045) Direct Microbial Cell-Free DNA (mcfDNA) Detection from Plasma by Nanopore Sequencing
Saturday, November 15, 2025
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM EST