Payal Shah
About Payal Shah
Payal Shah is an Academic Affairs Associate with over six years of experience in diabetes research across Germany, Sweden, and Canada. She has a strong background in metabolic diseases and has worked in various academic and research roles, including positions at Uppsala University and Mount Sinai Hospital.
Current Role at BenchSci
Payal Shah has been serving as an Academic Affairs Associate at BenchSci since 2017. In this role, she focuses on enhancing academic collaborations and supporting research initiatives. Her position involves engaging with various stakeholders in the academic and healthcare sectors to promote the use of BenchSci's platform in scientific research. She has contributed to the development of resources that facilitate the integration of data into research workflows.
Previous Research Experience
Payal Shah has accumulated substantial research experience in the field of diabetes over the years. She worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she was a Research Trainee at Uppsala University in Sweden for three months in 2011. Additionally, she served as a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Bremen from 2011 to 2015, where she focused on metabolic diseases.
Educational Background
Payal Shah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Maharashtra Education Society's Abasaheb Garware College of Arts and Science, which she completed from 2005 to 2008. She further pursued her education at the University of Bremen, where she earned a Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from 2008 to 2010, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy degree from 2011 to 2015.
Volunteer Activities and Community Engagement
Payal Shah actively engages in volunteer activities related to diabetes, leveraging her expertise in metabolic diseases. Her involvement in community initiatives reflects her commitment to addressing health challenges associated with diabetes. She enjoys networking with healthcare practitioners and innovation leaders, which enhances her understanding of current trends and developments in the field.
International Experience in Diabetes Research
With over six years of experience in diabetes research, Payal Shah has worked across multiple countries, including Germany, Sweden, and Canada. This international exposure has provided her with a diverse perspective on metabolic syndrome and its implications in different healthcare contexts. Her research contributions span various aspects of diabetes, contributing to the global understanding of the disease.