Jeevisha Bajaj

Dr. Jeevisha Bajaj is an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Genetics at the University of Rochester, where her research focuses on the role of the bone marrow microenvironment in blood cancers. Recently, she was in the news for her groundbreaking study that revealed taurine, an amino acid found in energy drinks and certain foods, can promote the growth of leukemia cells, suggesting new avenues for treatment options in leukemia patients.