Sharifa Davis

Sharifa Davis is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University, where her research focuses on developing gene-editing strategies for inherited retinal diseases. Before her doctoral studies, she held scientific and technical roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, including at Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceuticals. She was also a finalist in Nucleate's 2026 Activator Program, where she gained experience in biotech commercialization, market assessment, competitive strategy, and venture development. She's excited to bring her interdisciplinary background to problem-solving in consulting. Outside of work, she enjoys teaching Pilates and trying new local cafés.