Meet the Mentor: Pritha Shah

Contact: pkshah@bu.edu
Gender Identity & Pronouns: she/her
Affinity Groups: gSOC
Race/Ethnicity and/or Nationality:  Asian, Indian
Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Hometown: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Education:  Bachelors in Pharmacy – Mumbai University, Master’s in Nutrition and Metabolism – Boston University (current)
Industry Interest: Research scientist in Research and Development in Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Industry

Personal Facts/Hobbies: I am from India, but I am raised in different parts of India, as well as in Muscat and Dubai. I’m currently working on my research thesis focused on identifying potential signaling pathways and targeted genes involved in the renewal of adipocyte progenitor cells during browning of white adipose tissue. In my free time, I like to explore different neighborhoods in and around the city, listen to music and always down for something fun and new. My aim as gSOC mentor is to be someone you can confide in and be good friends!