Prasanna Vadhana Ashok Kumaar, Associate Director, Metabolomics Core at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging
Dr. Prasanna Ashok is currently the Associate Director of the Metabolomics Core at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. In this role, Dr. Ashok oversees the development and implementation of state-of-the-art metabolomics and lipidomics assays, with a particular focus on aging and age-related diseases. Her research is deeply rooted in the exploration of metabolomics to understand the biology of aging, with a strong passion for identifying novel interventions that could improve healthspan and lifespan.
Dr. Ashok’s interdisciplinary expertise is built on a diverse career spanning both academia and the biotech industry. She has successfully led the development of metabolomics assays for startups, translating complex scientific concepts into practical applications that drive innovation in the field.
In addition to her scientific work, Dr. Ashok is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in science. She is actively involved in outreach and mentoring, particularly through her roles as a committee member in Women in Metabolomics (WOMIX) and South Asians in Mass Spectrometry (SAMS). Dr. Ashok is committed to fostering an inclusive scientific community, providing mentorship, and supporting researchers, especially women and underrepresented minorities in the field.
Dr. Ashok’s interdisciplinary expertise is built on a diverse career spanning both academia and the biotech industry. She has successfully led the development of metabolomics assays for startups, translating complex scientific concepts into practical applications that drive innovation in the field.
In addition to her scientific work, Dr. Ashok is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in science. She is actively involved in outreach and mentoring, particularly through her roles as a committee member in Women in Metabolomics (WOMIX) and South Asians in Mass Spectrometry (SAMS). Dr. Ashok is committed to fostering an inclusive scientific community, providing mentorship, and supporting researchers, especially women and underrepresented minorities in the field.