Lavanya Rajagopalan

Lavanya Rajagopalan has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Lavanya started their career in 2005 as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine. Following that, they worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch from 2010 to 2013, where they led their own research program and collaborated with other faculty on projects related to inflammation.

In 2011, Lavanya became a Freelance Scientific Editor at BioScience Writers, LLC, where they edited and reviewed scientific manuscripts and grants for accuracy. Lavanya also ensured the quality and accuracy of other editors' work.

Lavanya has also been involved in the arts industry. In 2002, they founded Silambam Houston, a non-profit arts organization focused on promoting young talent in Indian classical dance. As the Founder and Artistic Director, they oversaw dance classes and ran a professional dance company, conceptualizing and producing original productions.

Most recently, Lavanya worked as a Science Content Writer at the American Institutes for Research starting in 2013. However, specific details about this role are not provided.

Lavanya Rajagopalan obtained their Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Biophysics from The University of Texas Medical Branch, where they studied from 2001 to 2005.