Jagesh Shah
About Jagesh Shah
Jagesh Shah serves as the Vice President of Gene Therapy Technologies at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. His extensive background includes roles at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Medical School and Flagship Pioneering, highlighting his expertise in systems biology and computational engineering.
Current Role at Sana Biotechnology
Jagesh Shah serves as Vice President of Gene Therapy Technologies at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he focuses on advancing gene therapy technologies, contributing to the company's mission of developing transformative therapies for patients. His position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he leverages his extensive background in systems biology and engineering.
Previous Experience at Flagship Pioneering
Prior to his current role, Jagesh Shah worked at Flagship Pioneering as a Senior Fellow from 2017 to 2022. During his five years in this position, he was involved in innovative projects that bridged biotechnology and computational biology. His experience at Flagship Pioneering contributed to his expertise in the development of novel therapeutic approaches.
Academic Background and Teaching at Harvard Medical School
Jagesh Shah held multiple academic positions at Harvard Medical School, serving as an Associate Professor of Systems Biology from 2011 to 2019 and as an Assistant Professor from 2005 to 2011. He developed a course in translational medicine, which emphasized the process of bringing scientific discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace. His academic tenure spanned over a decade and focused on systems biology.
Educational Qualifications
Jagesh Shah earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) between 1995 and 1999. He also obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical Engineering from MIT from 1992 to 1995. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc) in Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo from 1987 to 1992. His educational background laid the foundation for his diverse career in biology and engineering.
Research and Expertise in Systems Biology
Jagesh Shah has spent 25 years at prestigious institutions, including MIT, UC San Diego, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on the intersection of computation and advanced instrumentation in human systems research. He has studied molecular machines of the cell, such as cilia and the mitotic spindle, which are relevant to diseases affecting the kidney, brain, and cancer.