Our Team!

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YARD Sciences is a leading educational organization specializing in biomolecular and genetic engineering, human anatomy and physiology, and surgical subspecialties. We cater to students from 3rd grade through 12th grade, providing engaging and innovative learning experiences. Our mission is to foster a passion for science and technology while ensuring that students enjoy the learning process and acquire valuable knowledge and skills for their future

Science Team Member

Dr. AJ Rastogi, MD

Co-Founder of North American Spine & Pain Consultants. He received his medical education at the Univ. of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, where he served on the pre-medical admissions committee. He completed his residency and fellowship training at the Univ. of Pennsylvania. He is an advisor to the Harvard & Cleveland Clinic Fellowship Programs. He has been involved in multiple clinical trials and published peer reviewed articles. Education of students of all ages has been his passion throughout his career.

MD | University of Virginia
Residency | University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship in Pain Management | University of Pennsylvania

Science Team Member

Dr. Yajamana Ramu, PhD

Holds a PhD in biological sciences and has led a robust multi-platform lab at the Univ. of Pennsylvania for over 20 years. His lab produced high profile results and peer reviewed articles in the fields of Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, & Ion Channels. His work has been showcased in Nature, Cell, PNAS, JGP, etc. Imaginative, knowledgeable, and dedicated research scientist devoted to pursuing novel therapeutic applications for multiple diseases. For the last 4 years, he has mentored high school students in the fields of micro biology, pharmacology, bio-technology, and ecology. His students have won multiple awards in local and regional science fairs, partaken in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, as well as receiving lucrative college scholarships.

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Science Team Member

Gary Winkleman

Graduate of Pennsylvania State University and Stockton University.  Gary holds a teaching degree in both elementary and middle school science, with over twelve years of classroom teaching experience.  He has experience in writing science curriculum at the middle school level, and has established multiple STEM field related after-school clubs.  Gary is currently a middle school science teacher in the Mount Laurel School District.