Nirupa Goel
About Nirupa Goel
Nirupa Goel is a Health Policy Analyst and AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, where she has worked since 2014. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania and has experience in strategic planning and evaluation of research on neurological disorders.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Nirupa Goel serves as a Health Policy Analyst at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has held this position since 2014, contributing to strategic planning and evaluation of research focused on neurological disorders. In her role, she prepares materials for Congressional hearings related to these disorders, ensuring that scientific advancements are effectively communicated to policymakers and stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Nirupa Goel earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 2003 to 2009. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology with a Minor in Women's Studies at Duke University from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both scientific research and policy analysis.
Background
Before her current role at NIH, Nirupa Goel worked as a Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the Institute of Medicine for three months in 2014. This experience in the Washington D.C. Metro Area allowed her to gain insights into the intersection of science and policy, which she applies in her current position at NINDS.
Achievements
In her capacity as a Health Policy Analyst, Nirupa Goel has been involved in significant initiatives related to the evaluation of research on neurological disorders. She engages in the communication of scientific advances, playing a crucial role in bridging the gap between scientific research and policy implementation. Her work supports the strategic goals of the Office of Science Policy and Planning at NINDS.