Sheila Iyer
About Sheila Iyer
Sheila Iyer serves as the Johns Hopkins Chapter Vice President of Finance and has held various roles at The Johns Hopkins University, including Lab Manager and Undergraduate Research Assistant. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical/Medical Engineering and Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University and has participated in multiple research and leadership initiatives since 2017.
Work at The Women's Network
Sheila Iyer serves as the Johns Hopkins Chapter Vice President of Finance at The Women's Network. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's financial oversight and strategic planning. Her role involves managing financial resources and supporting initiatives that promote women's leadership and networking opportunities within the Johns Hopkins community.
Current Positions at Johns Hopkins University
Sheila Iyer currently holds multiple positions at The Johns Hopkins University. She has been a Lab Manager for the Structural Biology of Cells Lab since 2022. Additionally, she serves as an Intermediate Programming Course Assistant, a role she has held since 2022. She is also involved as a Saligenics Design Team Member and has previously worked as a Lab Manager in Biomedical Engineering and Design.
Education and Expertise
Sheila Iyer is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical/Medical Engineering and Computer Science at The Johns Hopkins University, expected to graduate in 2024. She also attended Harvard Summer School, focusing on Genome Sciences and Genomics. Her educational background includes advanced studies in Chemistry at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
Previous Experience at Johns Hopkins University
Sheila Iyer has extensive experience at The Johns Hopkins University, including roles as a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Research Intern at Salzburg Lab and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at both Langmead Lab and Armanios Lab. Her internships and research positions have provided her with a solid foundation in research methodologies and laboratory management.
Involvement in MedTech Network and MedHacks
Since 2021, Sheila Iyer has been serving as Co-VP of the Networking Committee at MedTech Network (MTN), where she focuses on fostering connections within the medical technology community. She is also part of the MedHacks Organizing Committee, contributing to the planning and execution of hackathons that encourage innovation in healthcare.