A. Koneti Rao
Professor
Hematology
Temple University
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Rao received Fellowship, Hematology, from Cardeza Foundation for Hematologic Research, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, in 1979 and Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, at Temple University Health Sciences Center, Philadelphia, PA, in 1978.He served residency, Internal Medicine, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, in 1977. Internship, Internal Medicine, from Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, in 1975. he received MBBS, from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, in 1973; Pre-Medical, at Hindu College, University of Delhi, India, in 1968 and M.E.A. School, New Delhi, India, in 1967. Dr. Rao received Institute Prize for Distinction (ranked first) in Pharmacology.
Research Interest
Molecular Mechanisms in Inherited Disorders of Platelet Signal Transduction (NIH and March of Dimes), Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinemia, and Tissue Factor Pathway of Blood Coagulation (NIH).
Publications
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Michael JV, Wurtzel JG, Mao GF, Rao AK, Kolpakov MA, et al. (2017) Platelet microparticles infiltrating solid tumors transfer miRNAs that suppress tumor growth. Blood 130(5):567-580.
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Mao G, Songdej N, Voora D, Goldfinger LE, Del Carpio-Cano FE, et al. (2017) Transcription Factor RUNX1 Regulates Platelet PCTP (Phosphatidylcholine Transfer Protein): Implications for Cardiovascular Events: Differential Effects of RUNX1 Variants. Circulation 136(10):927-39.
