Shilpa Sundar

PhD Student

Shilpa Sundar, PhD Student

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Pronouns

She/Her

Advisor

Melissa Haendel, PhD, FACMI

Education

Master of Professional Sciences in Biomedical and Health Informatics – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) – Manipal University, India

Expertise

Health Informatics, Predictive Modelling, Genetic Rare Diseases

Awards

Nucleate Activator Finalist: Selected as a lead business consultant in the 2023 cohort, showcasing exceptional leadership and problem-solving in bioentrepreneurship.

2023 Penn Healthcare Case Competition Winner: Wharton Business School Organization – Recognized for innovative solutions leveraging AI/ML for value generation in rare diseases.

Biography

Shilpa Sundar is a PhD student with the Carolina Health Informatics Program (CHIP) at UNC, working in the Translational and Integrative Sciences Lab (TISLab) within the Department of Genetics Medicine. Her research bridges machine learning, predictive modeling, drug repurposing, precision medicine, and rare genetic diseases. Shilpa is a proud returning student who continues her academic journey with CHIP, where she also previously earned her Master of Professional Sciences in Biomedical and Health Informatics.

With a diverse background spanning healthcare consulting, clinical pharmacy, and data science, Shilpa has led impactful projects across commercial analytics, quality improvement, and rare disease innovation. Her expertise lies in leveraging real-world data, claims analysis, and advanced visualization tools to generate actionable insights for the life sciences industry.

Driven by a passion for advancing healthcare solutions, Shilpa aims to leverage her interdisciplinary expertise to improve patient outcomes and bridge the gap between technology and clinical care.