Shamama Nishat serves as a Senior Research Associate in the Lymphoma Group Research at OSU's Comprehensive Cancer Centre, focusing on advancing cell therapy for treating B-cell malignancies. Prior to her tenure at OSU, Dr. Shamama worked in academic roles in India after earning her PhD from Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi. Transitioning to OSU as a Postdoctoral researcher in 2019, her passion for immune biology drives her investigations into immune responses' intricacies, directing her towards pioneering therapies.

At OSU, Shamama actively contributes to the Postdoc Association, leading the Policy and Advocacy Committee, and engages as a member of the University Research Committee. Beyond her research commitments, Shamama finds joy in nurturing her educator and entertainer roles for her two daughters.