Heli Patel

Heli Patel is a skilled researcher with a strong background in biomedical engineering, currently serving as a Senior Associate Researcher at the BioMedical Engineering and Imaging Institute since January 2022. Previous roles include Associate Researcher II and Associate Researcher I at the same institution, and a Research Assistant at the Center for Healthcare Engineering & Patient Safety, where Heli contributed to models aimed at reducing injuries in psychiatric hospitals and enhancing post-surgery outcomes. Experience at AbbVie as a Process Sciences Co-Op Student involved transfection methods and flow cytometry for cell line development. Earlier research experience includes work at Michigan Medicine investigating cancerous lung cells, and participation in the M-HEAL initiative to develop solutions for healthcare issues in Guatemala. Heli holds a Master’s of Science in Engineering with a focus on Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan, along with a Bachelor’s degree in the same field, and has engaged in educational support roles as a math tutor and note taker.