Kenneth Ramos

Kenneth Ramos
Born
Ely, Nevada
Academic background
EducationBS, University of Puerto Rico
MD, University of Louisville Health Sciences Center
PhD, University of Texas at Austin
ThesisSequence of myocardial alterations induced by isoproterenol in primary cultures of rat heart cells (1983)
Academic work
InstitutionsTexas A&M University
University of Arizona

Kenneth S. Ramos is an American physician-scientist.

Early life and education

Ramos received his undergraduate degree from the University of Puerto Rico, his medical degree from the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center, and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin.[1]

Career

Following his PhD, Ramos joined the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center where he served as a distinguished scholar and professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. In 2014, he joined the University of Arizona as their Associate Vice President for Precision Health Sciences at the Arizona Health Sciences Center.[1] The following year, he was elected a member of the National Academy of Medicine for his research in genomics and predictive biology, environmental and molecular medicine, and toxicology.[2] He remained at the University of Arizona until 2019 when he accepted an appointment as executive director of the Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston and assistant vice chancellor for Health Services at the Texas A&M University System.[3]

Personal life

Ramos and his wife Irma have two children together.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Dr. Kenneth S. Ramos Appointed Associate Vice President for Precision Health Sciences at the Arizona Health Sciences Center". University of Arizona. March 25, 2014. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  2. ^ "UA's Dr. Kenneth S. Ramos Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Medicine". University of Arizona. 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  3. ^ "Dr. Ken Ramos Accepts Biosciences, Health Posts at Texas A&M University". University of Arizona. 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  4. ^ "TAMEST Member Profile: Kenneth Ramos, M.D., Ph.D. (NAM), Texas A&M University Health Science Center". Texas A&M University. Retrieved September 22, 2021.