Nisha shrestha, Ph.D.

Senior Scientist at GO Therapeutics

Nisha Shrestha, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in various scientific roles. Nisha is currently working at GO Therapeutics as a Senior Scientist, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Scientist at the same company from January 2021 to January 2022.

From 2017 to 2021, Nisha worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University, focusing on understanding the activation mechanisms of a protein called STIM1, which plays a crucial role in the store-operated calcium entry pathway.

Nisha's career began at Boise State University, where they worked as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2013 to 2017. Nisha'sPh.D. research thesis involved using the pore forming protein lysenin for the development of nano-sensing devices and drug delivery systems.

Before their time at Boise State University, Nisha gained experience as a Biotech Research Assistant Scientist (Molecular Biologist) at J.R. Simplot Company from 2012 to 2013. In this role, they worked on the development of disease-resistant plants and gained expertise in various molecular biology techniques.

Nisha's first research experience was as a Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant at Idaho State University from 2010 to 2011. Nisha'smaster's thesis focused on understanding the molecular mechanism and role of a farnesol kinase gene in Arabidopsis.

Overall, Nisha Shrestha has a strong scientific background with expertise in molecular biology, protein activation mechanisms, and nano-sensing technologies.

Nisha Shrestha, Ph.D. holds a diverse education history in the field of biotechnology. Nisha began their academic journey in 2004 at Kathmandu University, where they earned their Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Biotechnology in 2008. Building upon this foundation, Nisha pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Biological Sciences with an emphasis on Biotechnology at Idaho State University from 2010 to 2011. This allowed their to further develop their knowledge and skills in the field.

Continuing their educational pursuits, Nisha enrolled at Boise State University in 2013 and dedicated four years to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomolecular Sciences, completing their studies in 2017. During this time, they engaged in advanced research and scholarly activities, furthering their expertise in the intricate domain of biomolecular sciences.

Throughout their educational journey, Nisha Shrestha, Ph.D. has consistently demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and a passion for biotechnology. Nisha'seducational background provides their with a comprehensive understanding of the subject, making their a valuable asset in the field.

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Boston, United States

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