Dr. Atish Shah

Dr. Atish Shah is a licensed medical doctor and biomedical engineer at the forefront of healthcare innovation in Tanzania. As the founder of Rover Labs, he leads a multidisciplinary team developing affordable, locally made medical technologies tailored for underserved communities.

His company specializes in 3D-printed prosthetic and orthotic devices, as well as dental appliances, delivering cutting-edge, personalized solutions. Dr. Shah has been recognized by the African Union (Best AI & Robotics Innovation in Africa), the Royal Academy of Engineering, and the President of Tanzania for his contributions to medical innovation.

He collaborates with leading institutions such as the University of Dundee, Purdue University, and the University of British Columbia, advancing healthcare solutions at the intersection of medicine and technology. Through teaching, research, and hands-on development, Dr. Shah continues to drive transformative health solutions for the Global South.

Professional Experience

• Faculty, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, KCMC University, Moshi, Tanzania
• Researcher, Global Emergency Medicine Innovation and Implementation (GEMINI) Research Center, Duke University

Key Achievements

• Leading data science innovative interventions development
• Translation and implementation research to improve emergency medicine and trauma care in low-resource settings
• Research works published and available at: ORCID Profile

Research Interests

• Artificial intelligence in healthcare
• Data science applications in global health
• Translational research
• Implementation research in Global Health
• Emergency medicine and trauma care improvement
• Healthcare solutions for low-resource settings

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