Sumnima Singh

About Sumnima Singh

I am a physician–scientist with specialized training in Cardiology and Immunology, driven by a deep curiosity about how the immune system, cardiovascular system, brain and nervous system, and the microbiome interact to shape human disease. I bring experience designing and executing hypothesis-driven research and translating complex scientific insights into clear, actionable guidance.My work spans global health, biomedical research, and the rapidly evolving landscape of AI ethics, governance, and policy. I focus on understanding and mitigating risks at the intersection of emerging technologies and public health, developing evidence-based approaches that support responsible innovation.Having worked across Asia, Europe, and North America, I draw on a global perspective to address scientific and policy challenges and to inform strategies that promote safe, equitable, and impactful technological and health outcomes.I remain committed to advancing scientific discovery, strengthening global governance frameworks, and contributing to solutions that reduce the global burden of disease while ensuring the responsible development and deployment of AI.

Experience

1. Biosecurity Research Fellow

   Spar Research

   Feb 2026 — Present

   Lead research on the history, risk–benefit tradeoffs, and governance of high-containment pathogen laboratories, with a case study of Fort DetrickConduct expert interviews and policy analysis under the mentorship of Anemone Franz at American Enterprise Institute to evaluate biosafety and biosecurity oversight mechanismsDevelop policy recommendations to strengthen dual-use governance and safeguard biodefense research amid emerging AI-enabled biological risks

Education

• University of the Punjab

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Fatima Jinnah Medical University

  MBBS (MD)

• Harvard Medical School

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  2021

• Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD