Dr. Sairam Rudrabhatla

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Courses

BIOL 110: Biology: Basic Concepts SC 120N: Plants, Places, People

Requirements for Penn State Harrisburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:150
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Demonstrated competence in Analytic skills (Math course or exam) Computer skills proficiency (MIS 204 or equivalent) Communication skills proficiency (AWA score of 4.0 or higher)
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Information Systems. Program: M.S. in Information Systems. GRE/GMAT waiver available for GPA 3.5+ from US schools.