Shakchhi Joshi

Shakchhi wears many hats (and wears them well). As Mass Spectrometry Director, she oversees the daily operation and maintenance of the lab's three in-house mass spectrometers, supporting a wide range of metabolomics, lipidomics, and stable isotope tracing projects. From coordinating instrument schedules to training new users and troubleshooting complex runs, she ensures that each project runs with precision, generating reliable data that drive meaningful scientific and clinical insights. As Lab Manager, Shakchhi leads onboarding and lab operations with equal parts precision and care. She organizes inspections, plans team events, and serves as the go-to resource for collaborators and lab members alike. Her cross-functional role sits at the heart of the Haigis lab's scientific and interpersonal ecosystem. 

Beyond the bench, Shakchhi is passionate about advancing health equity, sustainability in research, and mentoring the next generation of scientists. Her long-term goals are to combine her research background with clinical practice to better serve under-served communities. 

Also answers to: Sha, Shakichi, Shak, Shakira 

Fuel source of choice: Momo