Ramya Krishna Velagapudi, MD
Assistant Professor
Department:
SOM-Pathology
Email:
rvelagapudi@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-9399
Biography
Born and raised in India, with initial dream to be a mathematician, a pivotal experience during her battle with Malaria shifted Dr. Velagapudi's passion toward science and the human body. Working diligently throughout high school, she earned scholarships and eventually became the first doctor in her extended family.
Dr. Velagapudi's eagerness to explore and serve led her to medical school, where she had the privilege of working with a remarkable husband-and-wife duo—both professors—who shared their passion for pathology. Their dedication and teachings inspired her to delve deeper into this field, where she fell in love with the intricate roots of pathology. After completing medical school, she followed in her professors’ footsteps and embarked on a journey to the United States. During her residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, she discovered her fascination with Renal Pathology and how collaborating with transplant surgeons and nephrologists allowed her to contribute to a diverse clinical team.
Seeking further expertise, she pursued a fellowship in Renal Pathology under the guidance of the renowned Dr. Agnes Fogo at Vanderbilt University, whose mentorship and expertise enriched her understanding of kidney diseases and fueled her passion for teaching.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Velagapudi finds joy in cooking, quilling, and exploring nature with her 2 children. Balancing work and personal interests keep her inspired and fulfilled.
Dr. Velagapudi's primary areas of expertise encompass Renal pathology, Thoracic Pathology, and Genitourinary Pathology, with additional responsibilities as the Director of Electron Microscopy Services at UMMC. Dr. Velagapudi remains committed to the education of pathology residents, Residents and fellows in various internal medicine subspecialties and medical students, actively engaging in teaching endeavors within the institution.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, GWIMS- Leadership development course, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Leadership Development | 2026 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center, MD, Renal Pathology | 2022 |
| University of Cincinnati Medical Center, MD, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology | 2021 |
| LSU Shreveport, MHA, Masters in Health care Administration | 2015 |
| MNR Medical college, MBBS, Medicine | 2010 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Ohio Medical License, Ohio State Medical Board | |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 05/2023 - 06/2027 |
| Certification, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, American Board of Pathology | 05/2021 - Present |
Current Positions
| Director, School of Medicine | 01/2026 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine | 01/2026 - Present |
| Associate Member, School of Medicine | 06/2025 - Present |
| Division Director, School of Medicine | 11/2023 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology | 09/2023 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Case Reports | |
| Simhadri PK, Contractor R, Chandramohan D, McGee M, Nangia U, Atari M, Bushra S, Kapoor S, Velagapudi RK, Vaitla PK, Malakoplakia in kidney transplant recipients: Three case reports. World journal of nephrology, 2025 Jun 25;14(2):100530 | 2025 |
| Triozzi JL, Rodriguez JV, Velagapudi R, Fallahzadeh MK, Binari LA, Paueksakon P, Fogo AB, Concepcion BP, Malakoplakia of the Kidney Transplant. Kidney international reports, 2023 Mar;8(3):680-684 | 2023 |
Journal Article | |
| Velagapudi RK, Lee P, Benzaquen S, Zander D Comparison of Transbronchial Forcep Biopsy (TBFB) vs Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA) in Mediastinal and Thoracic Biopsies for Procuring the Optimal Sample for Diagnosis and Ancillary Studies Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology Volume 8, Issue 5, September–October 2019, Page S47 | 2019 |
Abstracts | |
| Shelat P, Hastings H, Velagapudi RK, Gilday S. A Rare Hematologic Finding in a Case of Thymoma, Poster presentation CAP Annual Meeting, 2020. | 2020 |
| Velagapudi RK, Wang D, Tremblay S, Lee P. Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis in the Setting of Transplant Glomerulopathy Poster presentation, CAP Annual Meeting, Virtual, 2020. | 2020 |
| Velagapudi RK, Sidana A, Parajuli S Histopathologic Changes in Prostate Biopsies After Focal Cryoablation Poster presentation, FOCAL Meeting, Virtual, 2020 | 2020 |
| Sendilnathan A, Velagapudi RK, Marinos Velarde A, Jandarov R, Zhu Z, Randhawa JS, McKillip KD, Yoshino H, Kofuji S, Okumura K, Naffouje R, Koch M, Ao X, Finley K, Sasaki A. Investigation of IMPDH2 overexpression in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) & its association with oncologic outcomes. J Clin Oncol 37, 594(2019) Volume 37, Number 7_suppl DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2019.37.7_suppl.594 | 2019 |
Book Chapter | |
| Velagapudi RK, Paueksakon P Adenovirus Velagapudi RK, Paueksakon P. Adenovirus. PathologyOutlines.com website. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/kidneyadenovirus.html. Accessed June 23rd, 2026. | 2026 |
| Velagapudi RK, Paueksakon P Fabry disease Velagapudi RK, Paueksakon P. Fabry disease. PathologyOutlines.com website. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/kidneyfabry.html. Accessed June 23rd, 2026. | 2025 |
| Velagapudi RK, Paueksakon P Light chain deposition disease Velagapudi RK, Paueksakon P. Light chain deposition disease. PathologyOutlines.com website. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/kidneylightchaindepositiondisease.html. Accessed June 23rd, 2026 | 2024 |
| Velagapudi RK, Paueksakon P Light chain cast nephropathy Velagapudi RK, Paueksakon P. Light chain cast nephropathy. PathologyOutlines.com website. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/kidneylightchaincastnephropathy.html. Accessed June 23rd, 2026. | 2023 |
Electronic Publications | |
| Velagapudi RK, Zheng S High Susceptibility of Histoplasmosis in Renal Allografts Compared with Non-Renal Allografts Velagapudi, Ramya Krishna, and Shuling Zheng. "High Susceptibility of Histoplasmosis in Renal Allografts Compared with Non-Renal Allografts." LABORATORY INVESTIGATION. Vol. 98. 75 VARICK ST, 9TH FLR, NEW YORK, NY 10013-1917 USA: NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP, 2018. | 2018 |
| Jindong W, Velagapudi R, Inniss S, Persidsky Y, Schneider C. A Rare Case of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Presenting as a Breast Mass: A Differential Diagnosis of Granulomatous Mastitis American Journal of Clinical Pathology, Volume 146, Issue suppl_1, September 2016, 11, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcp/aqw161.011 | 2016 |
Presentations
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Understanding Kidney Biopsy Results for the Rheumatologist, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Rheumatology | 05/2026 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Pearls and Pitfalls in Pathology 2025: Findings Answers Symposium- Nuances in Frozen Sections, UMMC and Mississippi Association of Pathologists, Jackson, MS | 05/2025 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Pearls and Pitfalls in Pathology 2025: Findings Answers Symposium- Nuances in Kidney Pathology Frozen sections, UMMC and Mississippi Association of Pathologists, Jackson | 05/2025 |
| Platform Presentations, Pathology Billing: Surveying Residents and Faculty on Financial Readiness, USCAP, Boston., MA | 03/2025 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Inaugural Job Prep Boot Camp. Renal Pathology for New In Practice pathologists, 2024. College of American Pathologists, College of American Pathologists, Virtual | 12/2024 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Pearls and Pitfalls in Pathology 2024: Findings Answers for Primary Care and Surgical Specialists Symposium., University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi Association of Pathologists, Jackson, MS | 03/2024 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Pathology Grand rounds- Virginia Commonwealth University department of Pathology | 03/2023 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| GWIMS Early career award Nominee, GWIMS- UMMC | 2026 |
| Fellow, American Society of Nephrology | 2026 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha- Inductee, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society | 2026 |
| GWIMS, Early Career Faculty Award- Nominee, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2025 |
| Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2024 |
| Anatomic Pathology- Faculty of the year, University of Mississippi Medical Center- Department of Pathology | 2024 |
| Best abstract award for pathologist-in-training, United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology | 2022 |
| Fellow, College of American Pathologists | 2021 |
| QI Symposium- First place- Quality Improvement Project of the year, University of Cincinnati Medical Center | 2020 |
| Resident of the year, University of Cincinnati Medical Center | 2020 |
| ASCP Foundation Resident Travel grant, American society of Clinical Pathology | 2019 |
| Resident Travel Award, Ohio Society of Pathologists | 2018 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Alpha Omega Alpha, Member, Inductee | 2026 - Present |
| Mississippi Association of Pathologists | 2024 - Present |
| Renal Pathology Society | 2018 - Present |
| United States and Canadian Academy of Pathologists, Abstract review committee | 2017 - Present |
| College of American Pathologists, Fellow | 2017 - Present |
| Americal Medical Association | |
| American Society of Nephrology, Fellow | |
| Pulmonary Pathology Society, Member | |
| International Society of Nephrology |
Committee Service
| Residency Clinical Competency Committee, Member | 2026 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-EXECUTIVE FACULTY, Member | 2025 - Present |
| Pathology- Residency Review Committee, Chair | 2025 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-CURRICULUM, Member | 2025 - Present |
| College of American Pathologists- Checklists Committee, Member | 2025 - Present |
| USCAP- Abstract Review Committee, Member | 2025 - Present |
| Residency Candidate selection committee, Member | 2023 - Present |
| University of Cincinnati- Medical school LCME reaccreditation committee, Member | 2019 - 2020 |
| University of Cincinnati- Residency Education Curriculum Committee, Member | 2019 - 2020 |
| University of Cincinnati- Residency Program Committee, Member | 2019 - 2020 |
| University of Cincinnati, Pathology Residency Wellness committee, Member | 2019 - 2021 |
| University of Cincinnati- Residency Advisory Committee, Member | 2018 - 2021 |
| University of Cincinnati- Residency Recruitment committee, Member | 2018 - 2021 |
Community Service
| Judge at Saints classic speech and debate, Judge | 01/2026 - 01/2026 |
| Volunteer- St. Andrew's School, Volunteer , Painted Sets for Childrens play- Little Mermaid | 11/2025 - 11/2025 |
Other Service
| American Medical Association Research Challenge- Abstract reviewer | 08/2026 - 08/2026 |
| Journal of Experimental Pathology- Invited Peer reviewer | 03/2026 - Present |
| Editor-In-Chief, Stat Pearls, Pediatric Pathology | 03/2026 - Present |
| Ambassador- Pathology Outlines, Directory Ambassador- Pathology Outlines | 12/2025 - Present |
| Course and Clerkship Director, Course and Clerkship Director- PATH 630, PATH 631, and PATH 651A | 12/2025 - Present |
| Mentor- College of American Pathologists Mentoring Academy, Mentor- College of American Pathologists Mentoring Academy | 11/2025 - Present |
| American Medical Association Research Challenge- Abstract reviewer | 07/2025 - 08/2025 |
| Journal Editorial board, Journal of Case Reports and Images in Pathology, Journal of Case Reports and Images in Pathology | 07/2025 - Present |
| Journal of case reports and Images in pathology- Invited Peer reviewer | 06/2025 - Present |
| International Journal of Case Reports and Images- Invited peer reviewer | 06/2025 - Present |
| Medical Reports Journal- Invited Peer reviewer | 05/2025 - Present |
| Advocacy Member- Mississippi state Medical Association, Advocacy Member- MS State Medical Association | 05/2025 - Present |
| Faculty reviewer- Student Health Coalition, Annual Preventive Health Assembly, Judge of others | 03/2025 - Present |
| Mentor- USCAP mentoring academy, USCAP- Mentoring academy | 03/2025 - Present |
| College of American Pathologists- Future Pathologist Champion, Role model to raise awareness to medical students about Pathology | 09/2024 - Present |
| College of American Pathologists Laboratory inspection team member, College of American Pathologists Laboratory inspection team member | 03/2024 - 03/2024 |
| Faculty Mentor- Department of Pathology, Mnetor for 4 residents in the department of Pathology | 03/2024 - Present |
| Faculty Mentor- Medical School Pathology Interest group, Medical School Pathology Interest group | 03/2024 - Present |
| Journal of Renal and Hepatic Disorders- Invited peer reviewer | 02/2024 - Present |
| Editorial advisory board, Mississippi State Medical Association Journal, MS State Medical Association Journal | 11/2023 - 11/2025 |
| Journal of Clinical and Anatomic Pathology- Invited peer reviewer | 04/2023 - Present |
| Cureus Medical Journal- Invited peer reviewer | 03/2023 - Present |
| College of American Pathologists Laboratory inspection team member, College of American Pathologists Laboratory inspection team member | 02/2020 - Present |
| United States and Canadian Academy of Pathologists - Residency Ambassador, USCAP- Ambassador | 07/2019 - 06/2023 |
| Chief Resident, University of Cincinnati Medical Center Pathology residency, Chief resident | 07/2019 - 06/2020 |
| College of American Pathologists- Residency Delegate, College of American Pathologists | 07/2018 - 06/2020 |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lab, Lecturer, Genitourinary pathology unknowns | Annual |
| Medicine, Course, Course Director, Renal Pathology for Nephrologists | Annual 2024-2025 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Preceptor, Intra-operative consultation workshop for medical students | Annual 2024 |
| Pathology residency, Medicine, Course, Lecturer, Renal Pathology Didactic lectures | Winter 2024 |
| SOM 615, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, SOM 615 | Annual 2023-204 |
| Medicine, Lab, Lecturer, Renal Pathology Slide session | Winter 2023-2024 |
| Medicine, Course, Lecturer, Renal Pathology 1-5 | Winter 2023-2024 - 2024 |
| SOM 615, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, SOM 615 | Annual 2023-2024 |
| SOM 615, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, SOM 615 | Annual 2023-2024 |
| Dentistry, Lecture, Lecturer, DENT 637 | Annual 2023-2024 |
| Renal biopsy confere, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Renal biopsy conference- Nephrology | 2023- ongoing |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Infectious Nephropathies in kidney allografts | Spring 2022-2023 - 2023 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, Multidisciplinary ILD Conference |