Siddharth Ramakrishnan
Siddharth Ramakrishnan, PhD., a Neuroscientist, is the Director of Research at BMCC, CUNY. An Associate Professor of Biology and the Jennie M Caruthers Chair in Neuroscience at the University of Puget Sound, his research interests span the field of developmental biology, neuroendocrinology and sensory-motor integration. He is a recipient of the NSF CAREER award for early career scientists to explore modulation of the brain by endocrine disruptors. As a research scientist at Columbia University, he designed microchips to record from brain cells and used proteins to create bio-batteries. His previous research addressed pattern-generating networks in snails and how they were modulated to elicit various behaviors. A Fellow of the UCLA Art|Sci center, his collaborations with artists have led to exhibitions and documentaries that blend the worlds of art and science highlighting topics like Hox genes, animal umwelts and biomimicry. His Art/Science collaborations have led to numerous exhibitions around the world.