Shailesh Kumar, PhD
About Shailesh Kumar, PhD
Shailesh Kumar, PhD, is a Health Scientist Administrator at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in addiction and sleep-related disorders. He has a diverse background in research and program development, with previous roles at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the University of Pennsylvania.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Shailesh Kumar, PhD, currently serves as a Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2020. He works within the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, focusing on program and policy development related to addiction, alcohol use disorders, PTSD, and Traumatic Brain Injury. His role involves guiding the development and evaluation of health information technology, emphasizing community-based planning.
Previous Experience at NIH
Before his current position, Shailesh Kumar worked at the NIH as a Staff Scientist from 2014 to 2020. During this six-year tenure, he contributed to various research initiatives within the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in Bethesda, Maryland. His responsibilities included overseeing scientific projects and collaborating with other researchers in the biomedical field.
Experience at Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Shailesh Kumar was associated with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) as an HHMI Associate from 2007 to 2013. He spent six years at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he engaged in research activities and contributed to the advancement of scientific knowledge in his field.
Educational Background
Shailesh Kumar holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Genetics from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in Bangalore, which he completed from 2001 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Biotechnology from Guru Nanak Dev University between 1998 and 2000. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology from the University of Lucknow from 1996 to 1998.
Research Specializations
Shailesh Kumar specializes in sleep and sleep-related disorders, circadian disorders, and synaptic plasticity. His expertise extends to strategic planning, finance, regulatory matters, and media relations within the biomedical science sector. He has been involved in various initiatives aimed at addressing health issues related to addiction and mental health.