Bio Michael C.C. Shih is a Senior Data Scientist at the Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, where he collaborates with life scientists to develop advanced image analysis solutions for bio-assay development. Before joining Novartis, Michael held the position of Staff Scientist at Washington University Center for Cellular Imaging (WUCCI). There, he concentrated on utilizing cutting-edge microscopy imaging techniques to enhance biomedical research. Michael completed his Ph.D. training and earned his degree from the Department of Pharmacology Physiology at Georgetown University in the summer of 2016.