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Sairam V. Rudrabhatla is a Professor of Biology at Penn State Harrisburg, where he also serves as the Program Chair for Biology and Science Director of the Central Pennsylvania Research Teaching Laboratory. His research spans various aspects of plant biology, focusing particularly on enhancing levels of beneficial molecules in medicinal plants, such as Cannabidiol derivatives. He specializes in developing novel platforms for cancer prevention and treatment through bioactive compounds derived from nature. Dr. Rudrabhatla explores alternative growth systems to improve crop yields and is involved in genetic engineering projects aimed at disease resistance in crops, including efforts to restore the American chestnut tree in Pennsylvania. His work also includes molecular pharming for producing vaccines, enhancing the nutritional value of crops, and conducting biosafety risk assessments for transgenic plants. Additionally, he investigates biofuels, developing genetic modifications in sweet sorghum and switchgrass to improve the efficiency of ethanol production.
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