Indian American Cancer Physician Kamal Menghrajani among 15 White House Fellows of 2023

by | Sep 30, 2023 | Indian-American

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Menghrajani treats patients with leukaemia. She will spend a year working with senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries and other administration officials. Kamal Menghrajani, an Indian-American cancer physician, is among 15 “remarkably gifted, passionate, and accomplished” individuals chosen to the 2023-2024 class of White House Fellows. Menghrajani is placed at the Office of Science and Technology Policy. She treats patients with leukaemia.

She will spend a year working with senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking administration officials.

Menghrajani, who is from New York, is the lone Indian American among 15 “remarkably gifted, passionate, and accomplished” individuals chosen to the 2023-2024 class of White House Fellows, the White House said in a statement on September 20.

“President Biden announced my appointment as a White House Fellow. As the first oncologist ever selected, I’m excited to lead, serve, and innovate for our patients in this new role with the Cancer Moonshot and Health Outcomes teams @WHOSTP,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter), after the recent White House announcement.

Menghrajani will work with the Cancer Moonshot and Health Outcomes teams at the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President, she said in a post on her LinkedIn profile.

While on faculty at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, she conducted cancer research focused on early diagnosis and prevention, and has spearheaded health equity efforts for vulnerable populations in global contexts, including Nicaragua, Bolivia, and Uganda, the statement said.

“Congratulations Dr. @KamalMe, a former attending on MSK’s #leukemia service, on being named a @WHFellow supporting the #CancerMoonshot!” the cancer center posted on X on September 22.

As an entrepreneur, Menghrajani has co-founded startups to address unmet needs in cancer treatment and deploy AI for rapid cancer diagnosis. She helped grow the non-profit Nourish International, which engages student leaders as social entrepreneurs in international development work, it said.

Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows programme offers exceptional young leaders first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the Federal government.

Fellows spend a year working with senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking administration officials and leave the Administration equipped to serve as better leaders in their communities.

Like this story? Or have something to share?

Write to us: contact@hindhimalayausa.com

Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter

0 Comments

You May Also Like

Indian-American DJ KSHMR collaborates with Raftaar on Legacy

Indian-American DJ KSHMR collaborates with Raftaar on Legacy

As hip-hop turns 50 , Indian-American DJ-producer KSHMR and rapper-producer Raftaar have joined forces for their debut collaboration titled 'Legacy', the third track from KSHMR's much-awaited Indian hip-hop album 'Karam'. Raftaar showcases his lyrical prowess as he...

US pork industry working on exporting first shipments to India

US pork industry working on exporting first shipments to India

The American pork industry is working on exporting its first shipments of pork to India, an industry leader has told lawmakers. Randy Spronk, a Minnesota pork producer, was speaking during a Congressional hearing on behalf of the National Pork Producers Council....

16 Indian American middle schoolers in STEM challenge finals

16 Indian American middle schoolers in STEM challenge finals

A total of 16 Indian American youngsters are among 30 finalists in the inaugural Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), the nation’s premier middle school science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competition. The 30...

India-US Space Cooperation Gets a New Fillip

India-US Space Cooperation Gets a New Fillip

From September 7-10, U.S. President Joe Biden was in New Delhi to attend the G-20 Summit hosted by India. Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met for a bilateral discussion as soon as the U.S. president landed, highlighting their “close and enduring...

“If China Wants To Be A Spoiler…”: US Ahead Of G20 Summit

“If China Wants To Be A Spoiler…”: US Ahead Of G20 Summit

It is for China to decide what role it plays at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, a top US official has said, asserting that if Beijing wants to come in and be a "spoiler", that option is available to it. US National Security Advisor Sullivan was responding to a question...

Indian-American DJ KSHMR collaborates with Raftaar on Legacy

Indian-American DJ KSHMR collaborates with Raftaar on Legacy

As hip-hop turns 50 , Indian-American DJ-producer KSHMR and rapper-producer Raftaar have joined forces for their debut collaboration titled 'Legacy', the third track from KSHMR's much-awaited Indian hip-hop album 'Karam'. Raftaar showcases his lyrical prowess as he...

US pork industry working on exporting first shipments to India

US pork industry working on exporting first shipments to India

The American pork industry is working on exporting its first shipments of pork to India, an industry leader has told lawmakers. Randy Spronk, a Minnesota pork producer, was speaking during a Congressional hearing on behalf of the National Pork Producers Council....

16 Indian American middle schoolers in STEM challenge finals

16 Indian American middle schoolers in STEM challenge finals

A total of 16 Indian American youngsters are among 30 finalists in the inaugural Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), the nation’s premier middle school science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competition. The 30...

India-US Space Cooperation Gets a New Fillip

India-US Space Cooperation Gets a New Fillip

From September 7-10, U.S. President Joe Biden was in New Delhi to attend the G-20 Summit hosted by India. Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met for a bilateral discussion as soon as the U.S. president landed, highlighting their “close and enduring...

“If China Wants To Be A Spoiler…”: US Ahead Of G20 Summit

“If China Wants To Be A Spoiler…”: US Ahead Of G20 Summit

It is for China to decide what role it plays at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, a top US official has said, asserting that if Beijing wants to come in and be a "spoiler", that option is available to it. US National Security Advisor Sullivan was responding to a question...