Shanay Desai

Shanay is currently pursuing a PhD in Pharmacology at the Perelman School of Medicine. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a double major in Neuroscience and Drug Development. Throughout his academic journey, Shanay has been actively engaged in translational cancer research in both academia and industry, focusing on developing novel therapeutic modalities for disease states. 

As the Director of Budget, Shanay is committed to ensuring that GAPSA’s financial resources are managed with transparency, efficiency, and fairness. His goal is to maximize the impact of every allocated dollar by directing funds toward initiatives, events, and student organizations that enrich graduate and professional student life. By fostering accountability and thoughtful planning, Shanay aims to ensure that all allocated funds are fully utilized this year to directly benefit the Penn community.

Email: gapsa.budget@gapsa.upenn.edu