Nisha Fahey

Nisha Fahey, DO, MSc is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in the Department of Pediatrics and Population and Quantitative Health Sciences. She holds a BA in Biology from Boston University, an MSc in Clinical Investigation from UMass Chan, and a DO from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine.

• Education:
  • Boston University - BA Biology
  • UMass Chan Medical School - MSc Clinical Investigation
  • Des Moines University - DO

Research Interests: Dr. Fahey specializes in public health, focusing on global health initiatives in rural India. Her work addresses pediatric health, undernutrition, mental health, and infectious disease diagnostics, particularly for SARS-CoV-2.

Publication Trends: Her recent work analyzes rapid antigen test performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, child undernutrition in India, and mental health interventions. Articles span public health, pediatrics, and epidemiology, with a focus on India and health equity.

Collaborations: Dr. Fahey collaborates with teams like the Test Us Bank (TUB) biorepository project and the SMART-India atrial fibrillation screening program. She works with co-authors such as Apurv Soni, David McManus, and Jeroan Allison across UMass and Indian institutions.