Ph.D. IIT Madras  ·  Mayo Clinic Director  ·  NFCR SVP

Advancing Science Through
Proteomics & Genomics

I am Dr. Sreekumar Raghavakaimal — scientist, researcher, and educator with over 30 years of contributions to biomedical science. Former Director of the Mayo Clinic Genomics Center Microarray Core Laboratory. Currently Senior VP & CDO at the National Foundation for Cancer Research.

Dr. Sreekumar Raghavakaimal — Scientist & Researcher
55+ Publications
30+ Years Research
44 NIH Grants Supported
2 Mayo Clinic Labs Directed

Who is Dr. Sreekumar Raghavakaimal?

Dr. Sreekumar Raghavakaimal is a distinguished scientist with a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. His career spans over three decades, during which he served as Director of the Mayo Clinic Genomics Center Microarray Core Laboratory and the General Clinic Research Center Proteomics and Metabolomics Core Laboratory. Currently, he is the Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR). His research focuses on the intersection of chemistry and biology — using proteomics, genomics, and bioinformatics to understand diabetes, aging, and cancer.

Institutions & Affiliations

Mayo Clinic Director (2001–2007)
NFCR SVP & CDO (2008–2014)
IIT Madras Ph.D. (1993)
Univ. of Kerala B.Sc. & M.Sc.
Univ. of Wisconsin Postdoctoral Fellow

Key Research Areas

Genomics

GeneChip expression analysis and real-time qPCR to identify candidate genes driving diabetes and cancer progression.

Proteomics

In vivo protein synthesis studies using mass spectrometry and stable isotopes to discover disease biomarkers.

Bioinformatics

Robust bioinformatics pipelines analyzing vast genomic and proteomic datasets for therapeutic target discovery.

Diabetes & Aging Research

Mitochondrial function, insulin resistance, and skeletal muscle metabolism — groundbreaking studies at Mayo Clinic with 44 NIH-funded projects.

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Liver Disease Research

Genomic and proteomic profiling of liver disease, hepatitis C, and transplantation outcomes — published in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation.

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Technical Briefing (Early 2000s)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Sreekumar Raghavakaimal's educational background?

He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry & Physics and an M.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Kerala, and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (1993).

What was his role at the Mayo Clinic?

Dr. Sreekumar Raghavakaimal was Director of the Mayo Genomic Center Microarray Core laboratory and Director of the Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolic core laboratory (2001–2007), supporting 44 NIH grants and 58 Mayo investigators with microarray experiments, tandem mass spectrometry, and bioinformatics.

What is Dr. Sreekumar Raghavakaimal's current professional status?

Dr. Sreekumar Raghavakaimal continues his active scientific career as Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR). He also works as an educator teaching Math and Science at multiple academic levels, with a prolific publishing record of 55+ peer-reviewed articles.

How many publications has he authored?

He has authored over 55 original research articles in prominent scientific journals including PNAS, Diabetes, Hepatology, and the Journal of Biological Chemistry.