Vanisha Lakhina

Vanisha Lakhina, PhD has a diverse and extensive work experience. Vanisha currently works as a Medical Strategy Director at ProHealth | An IPG Health Company, where they are responsible for strategy development and implementation. Prior to this role, they served as a Medical Director at the same company.

Before joining ProHealth, Vanisha worked at VMLY&R as a Medical Director, where they played a key role in medical strategy and provided guidance on healthcare campaigns. Vanisha also worked as an Associate Medical Director during their time at VMLY&R.

Vanisha's academic experience includes a position as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University, where they studied the molecular mechanisms of long-term memory and axonal regeneration. During their time at Princeton, they also served as the Co-Chair of the Princeton Postdoctoral Association and as an Instructor in the Princeton University Summer Undergraduate Research Program.

In addition to their academic and industry roles, Vanisha has contributed to the community through their work with the Princeton University Volunteer Consulting Initiative, where they served as a Team Leader. Vanisha also worked as a Consultant at Penn Biotech Group, where they conducted research and analysis for pharmaceutical clients.

Vanisha's educational background includes a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, where they focused on the molecular mechanisms of olfactory circuit development in the brain. Vanisha also holds an M.S degree from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, where they investigated neuronal circuit formation and glial specification in the developing mouse brain.

Overall, Vanisha Lakhina, PhD has demonstrated expertise in medical strategy, neuroscience research, and leadership roles throughout their career.

Vanisha Lakhina, PhD has a Bachelor of Science (B.S) Honors in Life Sciences and Biochemistry from St. Xavier's College, which they completed from 1998 to 2001. Vanisha then pursued a Master of Science (M.S) in Biology at the TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH from 2001 to 2004. Finally, they obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2010.