Our Story
We are an FDA approved practice founded in 2017 to conduct independently all clinical trial research in the area of Rheumatology, Immunology and Endocrinology.
Although the beginnings of Shelby Research can be traced back to the opening of Dr. Ramesh Gupta’s Rheumatology Lab in 1988, our foundation is the result of the proven synergy and experience accrued between him and Ms. Manju Gupta MA, his wife, by running clinical trials over the last two decades.
Our operation is managed by Manju Gupta MA, and at present our main principal investigators are Ramesh Gupta MD. FACR. and Mailini Gupta MD. ECNU.
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Research Team
Ramesh Gupta MD FACR
PrINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Ramesh C. Gupta MD FACR
Before his Rheumatology fellowship from the University of Colorado’s Health Sciences Center, and his research fellowship at the Department of Immunology at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Gupta was originally trained as a medical physician and surgeon at New Dehli’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Soon after his arrival to the United States he became a Resident in Medicine at the Memorial Hospital of the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Throughout his extensive career he has held several positions such as Chief of Rheumatology at Denver General Hospital in Colorado, where he also served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine. His lectureship continued at the University of Tennessee, where he also took the roll of Assistant Professor at the Division of Connective Tissue Diseases.
Albeit his long career, his passion for research found free rein when he founded his Rheumatology Lab in 1988, which he has steered as Lab Director ever since. Alongside his Lab, he also started his private practice in Rheumatology and Immunology where he strives to provide the highest level of medical attention and care to his patients for well over three decades, to date.
Education
MAYO CLINIC
Immunology Fellowship, 1977
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Rheumatology Fellowship, 1974
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UMASS
Resident in Medicine, 1972
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF DEICAL SCIENCES
M.D. (M.S. in Medicine), 1971
Activities & Affiliations
• Fellow American College Rheumatology (FACR)
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
• American Federation for Clinical Research
• American Association of Immunologist
• Western Society for Clinical Investigation
Professorships
• Associate Professor, University of Tennessee
• Instructor of Medicine, University of Colorado
Malini Gupta MD ECNU
PrINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Malini Gupta MD ECNU
Dr. Gupta received her Bachelors of Arts and Science degrees from Washington University in St. Louis, and went on to attend University College Cork School of Medicine in Cork, Ireland. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine, and fellowship in Endocrinology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She holds a specialty certification (ECNU) in head and neck ultrasound and is also a Certified Clinical Densitomitrist with the International Society for Clinical Densitometry.
She serves as chapter Secretary and Board Member with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Southern States Chapter. She additionally serves on multiple hospital committees, including the Board of Governors at St. Francis Hospital. and has several honors and publications, and is a national speaker for different endocrine topics. She grew up in Memphis, and is a proud graduate of St. Mary's Episcopal School. She has two children. She has multiple hobbies outside of endocrinology, including, ceramics, textile design, and cooking.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Endocrinology Fellowship, 2010
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Medical Degree, 2003
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
B.A., Arts & Science, 1995
Activities & Affiliations
• International Society for Clinical Densitometry
• American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist
• Board of Governors at St. Francis Hospital
Manju Gupta MA
RESEARCH DIRECTOR
Manju Gupta MA
Having supervised over 30 clinical trials in the las 20 years, Ms. Gupta’s experience in the research industry is the managerial core of Shelby Research. Her proven experience, has led her to become an expert in various competencies any successful research operation should have. Among these competencies are Online Data Entry Systems, Medical Billing Systems, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) procedures.
Her background in psychology has been essential in shaping the company’s communication and its culture, as well as, in processing conflict resolutions effectively. Her strong business development skills has lead our lab through a rapid pace of growth and her professionalism continues to strengthen our corporate partnerships.
Education
BENARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
MA in Psychology, 1971