Milan Parikh
About Milan Parikh
Milan Parikh is an Associate Computational Biologist II at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and a Bioinformatics Specialist II at Massachusetts General Hospital, both roles he has held since 2022. He specializes in single-cell RNA-sequencing and spatial transcriptomic data analysis, focusing on gastrointestinal tumor clinical trials.
Work at Broad Institute
Milan Parikh has been employed at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as an Associate Computational Biologist II since 2022. In this role, he focuses on computational biology projects, particularly in the analysis of single-cell RNA-sequencing and spatial transcriptomic data. Prior to this position, he served as an Associate Computational Biologist at the same institute from 2021 to 2022. His work contributes to advancing research in genomics and cancer biology.
Current Role at Massachusetts General Hospital
Since 2022, Milan Parikh has also held the position of Bioinformatics Specialist II at Massachusetts General Hospital. In this capacity, he engages in bioinformatics analysis, supporting clinical trials and research initiatives. His previous role at the hospital was as a Bioinformatics Specialist I from 2021 to 2022, where he gained valuable experience in the field.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Milan Parikh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University College of Engineering, completing his studies from 2016 to 2020. This educational foundation equipped him with essential knowledge and skills in engineering principles as they apply to the biomedical field.
Professional Experience in Bioinformatics
Milan Parikh has accumulated diverse experience in bioinformatics and computational biology. He worked as a Medical Imaging Analyst at Massachusetts General Hospital for three months in 2021. Additionally, he completed internships at Auransa Inc. in 2018 and 2019, where he gained insights into the application of bioinformatics in a corporate setting. His early involvement in Open Web BU as a Secretary and App Developer, and later as Co-President, further developed his leadership and technical skills.
Specialization in Tumor Microenvironment Analysis
Milan Parikh specializes in analyzing data from gastrointestinal tumor clinical trials, focusing on the effects of radiation and immunotherapy on the tumor microenvironment. His expertise in single-cell RNA-sequencing and spatial transcriptomic data analysis plays a crucial role in understanding the complexities of cancer biology and treatment responses.