Kolhe Lab

Leading the Future of Molecular Diagnostics

The Kolhe Lab is recognized for its expertise in validating emerging technologies for clinical implementation, ensuring their translation into precision oncology practice. Under the leadership of Dr. Kolhe, the lab contributes significantly to the advancement of the field through service in influential consortiums and the publication of high-impact, peer-reviewed research. The lab serves as an NCI-designated site for comprehensive genomic testing in oncology (MATCH), supporting national efforts to expand access to state-of-the-art molecular diagnostics.

Dr. Ravindra Kolhe, MD, PhD, FCAP, has co-founded the Sequencing and Oncological Informatics Academic Team (SEQUOIA), an international consortium of clinical professionals employing TSO500. He is also a co-founder of the International Consortium for Optical Genome Mapping (ICOGM) centered on engaging the cytogenomics community in the advancement of OGM. He currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Pathology, Edgar R. Pund Distinguished Chair in Pathology, Director of the Georgia Esoteric and Molecular Laboratory, Associate Dean for Translational Research at the Medical College of Georgia, and Associate Director for Genomics at the Georgia Cancer Center.

PrecisionLab

PrecisionLab provides medical students with clinical research opportunities focused on uncovering genomic signatures that help classify cancer patients—an essential step in guiding personalized treatment strategies for clinicians. For those interested in these positions, please contact Dr. Ahluwalia.

Current PrecisionLab researchers: Hung Bui, Anjali Mehta, Sarah Mai, Denton Lord, Navya Katragadda, Labdhi Mehta, Mason Arbery, Carys Thompson, Houmam Qassab, Diana Danelia, Andrea Smith, Tiffanie Leeman, Kalyani Ballur. [Updated Sept 2025]

Sarah Mai and Hung Bui presented "Molecular Drivers of Age-Related Disparities in Pancreatic Cancer” at the Medical College of Georgia Research Day, 2025.

Houmam Qassab and Diana Danelia presented their research on "Immunogenomic Signature Associated with Never-Smokers with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)" at the Medical College of Georgia Research Day, 2024.

Andrea Smith presented "Adhesion-related Transcriptomic Changes and Their Clinical Significance in Colorectal Cancer" at the SECERS Conference in Savannah, 2024.

Carys Thompson presented "Adhesion-related Transcriptomic Changes and Their Clinical Significance in Colorectal Cancer" at the SECERS Conference in Savannah, 2024.

Mason Arbery highlighted "The Prognostic and Predictive Significance of Glutathione Metabolism in Colorectal Cancer" at the Medical College of Georgia Research Day, 2024.

Not pictured: Kalyani Ballur presented a study titled "Development of an LTBP3-related Gene Signature in Colorectal Cancer" at the College of American Pathologists Annual Meeting, 2023 and at the Georgia Cancer Center/University of Georgia Annual Retreat, 2023 (received the Best Poster Award).