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David Shaywitz, MD, Endocrinology, Lexington, MA

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Endocrinology Lexington, MA

Diabetes, Obesity, Clinical Informatics

Founder, Astounding HealthTech Advisory Services. Rangy executive applying AI and digital technologies to biopharma and functional longevity. Player-coach.

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  • Office

    45 Percy Rd
    Lexington, MA 02421
    Phone+1 617-304-2322

Summary

  • Dr. David Shaywitz is a physician-executive focused on the application of emerging technologies to biopharma and functional longevity. He pursued his MD/PhD at Harvard Medical School/MIT, continued his training in internal medicine and endocrinology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and completed his post-doctoral fellowship in the Melton Lab at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute.

    He works at the intersection of biopharma, AI, and digital health, helping organizations navigate the rapid evolution of emerging technologies and translate breakthroughs into real-world impact. His career has been built on identifying high-value innovations, connecting biopharma and tech, and guiding scientific and technological advances toward practical application in drug development, healthcare, and human performance.

    As a physician-scientist and biopharma executive, he has worked across strategy, external innovation, investment, and digital transformation -- with a pragmatic focus on adoption and tangible patient benefit. He has partnered with startups, pharma leaders, and investors to help them integrate AI, wearables, and data-driven technologies into implementable solutions that advance R&D, enhance patient care, and promote functional longevity.

Education & Training

  • Harvard Stem Cell Institute
    Harvard Stem Cell InstitutePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2003 - 2006
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2002 - 2005
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2002
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2002 - 2026

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • AI Doesn't Ask Why -- but Physicians and Drug Developers Want to KnowNovember 2018
  • The Future of Clinical Research Looks A Lot like Implementation ScienceAugust 2018

Press Mentions

  • One of the Masterminds Behind Remdesivir, Gilead's Diana Brainard Jumps Ship to Antiviral T Cell Player AlloVir
    One of the Masterminds Behind Remdesivir, Gilead's Diana Brainard Jumps Ship to Antiviral T Cell Player AlloVirMarch 23rd, 2021
  • Why Trump’s Desperate Bid for A Win on COVID-19 Puts Lives at Risk
    Why Trump’s Desperate Bid for A Win on COVID-19 Puts Lives at RiskAugust 25th, 2020
  • How Coronavirus Will Change Healthcare Forever
    How Coronavirus Will Change Healthcare ForeverMay 18th, 2020
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