Shivani Srivastava

Dr. Shivani Srivastava is an emerging biomedical scientist whose research focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases, including diabetes and obesity. Her work seeks to elucidate how metabolic dysfunction develops at the cellular level and to identify biological pathways that may inform future therapeutic strategies.

Dr. Srivastava earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, India. Her doctoral research examined the molecular basis of diabetes, with an emphasis on pancreatic β-cell and intestinal epithelial adaptation, incretin hormone signaling, and phytotherapeutic modulation of metabolic pathways. This training provided a strong foundation in metabolic and endocrine biology and shaped her long-standing interest in cellular stress responses associated with metabolic disease.

In March 2020, Dr. Srivastava relocated to the United States to pursue advanced research training. At The Ohio State University and later at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), she investigated molecular and cellular pathways linking metabolic dysregulation to cardiovascular disease progression, further strengthening her interdisciplinary expertise.

Currently, Dr. Srivastava serves as an Associate Research Scientist at Yale School of Medicine. Her research spans metabolic and rare disorders, including diabetes, obesity, hearing loss, and bone-related diseases. Through interdisciplinary approaches, her work integrates metabolic, endocrine, and cellular biology to investigate mechanisms underlying metabolic disease.

In recognition of her scientific contributions, Dr. Srivastava received the Young Investigator Award from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) in 2024. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and contributes to the scientific community as a journal editor and peer reviewer. Her career reflects scientific curiosity, persistence, and a strong commitment to discovery-driven biomedical research, with the goal of improving human health worldwide.

As a scientist with a disability, Dr. Srivastava views her lived experience as one component of a broader professional journey defined by perseverance, adaptability, and long-term commitment to scientific discovery. While her research is driven by scientific curiosity, this perspective has strengthened her resilience and approach to problem-solving, reinforcing her dedication to excellence and inclusive scientific practice.

• Ph.D

• Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU - Ph.D