Millie Shah
About Millie Shah
Millie Shah is a Senior Scientist at HI-Bio, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia and has extensive experience in research and development across various organizations, including NIH and AstraZeneca.
Current Role at Human Immunology Biosciences
Millie Shah serves as a Senior Scientist at Human Immunology Biosciences (HI-Bio), a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she contributes to advanced research initiatives within the organization. Her expertise in biomedical engineering and extensive background in scientific research support the development of innovative solutions in the field.
Previous Experience in Biomedical Research
Before her current position, Millie Shah worked in various roles that enriched her experience in biomedical research. She served as a Scientist II at HI-Bio from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she was a Translational Scientist at BridgeBio from 2021 to 2022 and a Scientific Developer at Emerald Cloud Lab from 2019 to 2021. Her early career included a post-doctoral fellowship at AstraZeneca and a doctoral candidacy at the University of Virginia.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Millie Shah completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia from 2012 to 2017. Her doctoral research focused on systems biology approaches for studying coxsackieviral heart disease. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, where she studied from 2008 to 2011.
Internship Experience and Early Contributions
Millie Shah's early career included several internships that provided foundational experience in biomedical engineering. She interned at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Pediatric Oncology in 2011 and worked as a Computational Systems Biology Intern at Merrimack in 2015. Additionally, she was an Assay Development Engineer at Jhpiego from 2011 to 2012, contributing to various research projects.
Fellowships and Research Contributions
During her doctoral studies, Millie Shah received notable fellowship awards, including the American Heart Association Pre-doctoral Fellowship and the Sture G. Olsson Fellowship in Engineering. Her research contributions include work on surgical device development, diagnostics development, and multi-scale computational modeling, showcasing her diverse skill set in assay development and cellular engineering.