Shekhar Jha
About Shekhar Jha
Shekhar Jha is a Scientific Team Lead at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. He has extensive experience in research and clinical applications, including work with stem cells and drug delivery systems.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Shekhar Jha has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2012, serving as a Scientific Team Lead in the Center for Cellular Engineering and the National Eye Institute. In this role, he oversees various research initiatives and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to advance scientific understanding and therapeutic applications. His work focuses on innovative approaches to cellular engineering and regenerative medicine.
Education and Expertise
Shekhar Jha earned his PhD in Anatomy and Neuroscience from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he studied from 2005 to 2011. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in tissue engineering, particularly in the design of scaffolds with micro- to nano-scale fibers. He has developed drug delivery platforms aimed at achieving sustained release of medications at targeted sites.
Previous Research Experience
Prior to his current role at NIH, Shekhar Jha worked at Virginia Commonwealth University as a Research Assistant from 2005 to 2012. During this time, he designed clinical models utilizing embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells to analyze and screen for neurological disorders. He also collaborated with the peripheral nerve injury research group at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on stem cell-based technologies.
Professional Roles in Therapy and Editing
Before his research career, Shekhar Jha worked as a Physical Therapist at AIIMS and TRV Foundation Hospital in India from 2002 to 2005. He later served as an Associate Editor at Science and Ink from 2013 to 2019, where he contributed to the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience. These roles reflect his diverse experience in both clinical practice and academic publishing.
Current Teaching Role at FAES
Since 2020, Shekhar Jha has been a Course Instructor for Regulatory Affairs and FDA Guidelines at the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES). In this position, he teaches courses related to regulatory practices in the field of regenerative medicine, contributing to the education of professionals in the industry.