Shilpa Hattangadi
About Shilpa Hattangadi
Shilpa Hattangadi is a Program Director at the National Institutes of Health, where she oversees hematology research programs and contributes to strategic planning. She previously served as an Assistant Professor at Yale University School of Medicine and has extensive experience in pediatric hematology-oncology.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Shilpa Hattangadi serves as Program Director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2020. In this role, she oversees hematology research programs at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Her responsibilities include contributing to the strategic planning and implementation of hematology research projects, ensuring alignment with NIH's research objectives. Hattangadi has been instrumental in advancing hematology research initiatives during her tenure.
Previous Experience at Yale University School of Medicine
Prior to her current position, Shilpa Hattangadi worked at Yale University School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor from 2012 to 2020. During her eight years in New Haven, Connecticut, she contributed to the academic and clinical training of medical students and residents, focusing on pediatric hematology. Her experience at Yale provided a foundation for her subsequent work at NIH.
Educational Background in Bioelectrical Engineering
Shilpa Hattangadi earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Bioelectrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1991 to 1995. This educational background equipped her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she later applied in her medical and research career.
Medical Training and Early Career
Hattangadi completed her medical education at Duke University School of Medicine, obtaining her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from 1995 to 1999. Following her medical training, she worked as a Pediatrics Resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital from 1999 to 2002. She also served as an Attending Pediatric Hospitalist at Saint Barnabas Health Care System for 11 months in 2002-2003, gaining valuable clinical experience in pediatric care.
Research and Teaching Roles Prior to NIH
Before joining NIH, Shilpa Hattangadi held various research and teaching positions. She was a Fellow in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from 2003 to 2006. She then worked as an Instructor at Children's Hospital Boston from 2006 to 2012. Additionally, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Whitehead Institute from 2004 to 2012. These roles contributed to her expertise in hematology and oncology.