About Us
Who We Are
At Nephrodite, we understand that TEAM matters. Dr. Shah and Nguyen have both been involved with health care companies as Advisors, and executive leadership. They have advised Wall Street and Main Street, as well as have extensive experience with startups. In turn, Nephrodite’s team encompasses world-class talent with specific domain-expertise: Clinical science, R&D, Product development, IP, Regulatory, Operations and Finance.
Dr. Harshil Shah
Director
Dr. Harshil Shah is a visionary entrepreneur, engineering expert, and business leader with over two…
Dr. Harshil Shah is a visionary entrepreneur, engineering expert, and business leader with over two decades of experience in technology and automation. An electronics engineer with a PhD in engineering, he has a deep understanding of technology and problem-solving. As the founder and CEO of Omicron Sensing Private Limited, he has built a highly successful company known for its cutting-edge innovations in sensing technology. His expertise has driven the development of advanced automation solutions, making a significant impact in the field of engineering. His achievements have been widely recognized, including being named Entrepreneur of the Year by Outlook India in 2019 and receiving the Brand of the Year award from Silicon India in 2017.
Dr. Nikhil Shah
co-Director
Dr. Nikhil L. Shah serves as the co-Director of Nephrodite India Pvt Ltd. He has deep-bench experience…
Dr. Nikhil L. Shah serves as the co-Director of Nephrodite India Pvt Ltd. He has deep-bench experience in biotech and medical device startups gaining experience as an advisor, chief medical officer, founder, and strategist. He has been involved with previous successful exits, namely in cancer genomics, medical robotics, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Shah’s leadership roles provide him critical relationships and access to large health systems, insurance payors, venture capital and industry experts.
Dr. Shah completed his undergraduate training at the University of Michigan. In medical school, Dr, Shah received a highly coveted research award funded in part by the National Institutes of Health. His training in General Surgery was at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and followed with subspecialty training in Robotics, Laparoscopy and Urological Oncology at the Vattikuti Urology Institute at Henry Ford Health Systems in Detroit. During residency, Dr. Shah additionally completed a National Institutes of Health – National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Urologist-Scientist Research Fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Concurrently to his time in the laboratory, he completed a master’s degree in Health Management & Policy (HMP) at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health and the Ross School of Business.
Dr. Hiep T. Nguyen
Founder and Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Nguyen is currently Director of Pediatric Urology at Banner Health System in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to this, he…
Dr. Nguyen is currently Director of Pediatric Urology at Banner Health System in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to this, he was an Associate Professor in Surgery (Urology) at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Robotic Surgery, Research and Training Center at Children’s Hospital, Boston (CHB). During his time at Harvard, he was named the Rose Zimmerman Mandell Chair in Innovative Urological Technology. Dr. Nguyen received his medical degree and completed his Surgery and Urology residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He also completed a fellowship in Pediatric Urology at Children’s Hospital of Boston. Dr. Nguyen is an active member in the American Academy of Pediatrics, Section in Urology, the Society for Pediatric Urology, the Society for Fetal Urology, the American Urological Association and International Volunteers in Urology. Dr. Nguyen is actively involved in research focusing on kidney disease, dialysis, vesicoureteral reflux, prenatal hydronephrosis, molecular imaging, and robotics/minimally invasive surgery. In the area of robotic surgery, he is investigating the application of this minimally invasive technique to reconstruction of the urinary tract and its safety. He is also collaborating with colleagues at CHB to design hand-held robotic instruments for the US Army. In addition, due to his strong background in basic science, he is working to apply molecular imaging technology to be used in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery. He has authored many publications and presented as a Peer Mentor and Expert across the Globe.
Dr. K.S. Nayak
Lead Medical Advisor
Dr K S Nayak is a nephrologist of global repute in the areas of chronic kidney disease, home dialysis, renal transplantation, telemedicine & artificial intelligence …
Dr K S Nayak is a nephrologist of global repute in the areas of chronic kidney disease, home dialysis, renal transplantation, telemedicine & artificial intelligence applications in nephrology. However, his enduring passion is his work in preclinical research especially in the area of validation of medical devices in animal models. He excels in ‘disruptive technology’, so much so that Harvard Business Review, has labelled his work as ‘reverse medical innovation’, whereby his ideas are very relevant equally to the developed and developing world. He believes that technology is on the cusp of delivering simplified patient-centered, home-based care for those needing dialysis for end stage kidney disease, improving their quality of life, rehabilitation and access to renal transplantation.