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Ranjan Perera

Critic · DISC type C
Professor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
📍 St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Ranjan J. Perera serves as a Professor at Johns Hopkins University and Director of the RNA Center, focusing on noncoding RNAs in oncology and neuroscience. His work in melanoma and prostate cancer aims to advance personalized genomic medicine. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Beyond his core research, Ranjan demonstrates an interest in the practical applications of neuroscience for personal well-being. This is highlighted by his certification in "Meditations to Change Your Brain, " suggesting a focus on mental and cognitive health that complements his professional studies of the brain.

His team is pioneering a "SUPER PSA" test that combines blood and urine biomarkers, a potentially groundbreaking advancement for prostate cancer detection.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Professor
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How Ranjan shows up

Objective Thinker
Negotiator
Information Seeker

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.

Priorities

Topics Ranjan cares about

Cancer Genomics
His research is dedicated to understanding the role of noncoding RNAs in cancers like melanoma, prostate cancer, and childhood medulloblastoma.
RNA Biology
As the Director of the RNA Center with over seven years of experience, this is his primary area of expertise and leadership.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Professor
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
8-2018
Director RNA Center, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins All Children
The Johns Hopkins University
7-2018
Associate Professor, Director RNA Center
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
4-2009 - 8-2018
Associate Professor, Director Genomics and Bioinformatics at Sanford-Burnham Prebys
Burnham Institute for Medical Research
4-2009 - 8-2018
Associate Professor, Director Genomics and Bioinformatics
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1990 - 1994
Post-doc
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Education details unavailable
Moscow State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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