Shivani Sachdev
About Shivani Sachdev
Shivani Sachdev is a Postdoctoral Fellow at The National Institutes of Health and a Science Communication Associate at DrGPCR in Boston, Massachusetts. She has a strong academic background in pharmacology, with a PhD from Macquarie University, and has made significant contributions to cannabinoid receptor research.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Shivani Sachdev has been serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health since 2021. In this role, she engages in advanced research, contributing to the understanding of pharmacology and molecular biology. Her work focuses on cannabinoid receptors, a significant area of study within her field.
Current Role at DrGPCR
Shivani Sachdev works as a Science Communication Associate at DrGPCR, a position she has held since 2020. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she manages and analyzes content for social media campaigns, effectively communicating scientific findings to a broader audience. Her role involves integrating scientific knowledge with communication strategies to enhance public understanding of pharmacology.
Education and Expertise
Shivani Sachdev earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacology from Macquarie University, where she studied from 2017 to 2020. She also holds a Master of Research in Pharmacology and Toxicology, completed in 2017. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Biotechnology from KIIT School of Biotechnology, obtained between 2011 and 2015. Her research expertise centers on cannabinoid receptors and their pharmacological profiles.
Research Contributions and Publications
Shivani Sachdev has made significant contributions to the field of pharmacology, with her work on cannabinoid receptors cited 152 times since 2016. She has authored seven peer-reviewed articles, four of which she wrote as the first author. Her research has been supported by five competitive grants for presentations at national and international conferences, highlighting her active engagement in the scientific community.
Previous Experience at Macquarie University
Prior to her current roles, Shivani Sachdev held multiple positions at Macquarie University. She worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant from 2016 to 2020, and served as a Project Designer and Coordinator, among other roles. Her involvement in various initiatives, including the Future STEMM Leaders program and TEDx MQ, reflects her commitment to education and mentorship in the scientific field.