Research Scientist
Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute
As a research scientist at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and Harvard Medical School's Department of Population Medicine since October 2022, my primary focus lies within the FDA-sponsored Sentinel Initiative. Here, I contribute to projects assessing the safety and efficacy of medical products.
My academic journey began with a BSc in Nutritional Sciences from a medical school in Iran, followed by an MSc in public health nutrition and a Ph.D. in diabetes epidemiology at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. My research primarily focused on identifying risk factors for chronic diseases, particularly diabetes. After completing my Ph.D. as a postdoc researcher at the Harvard School of Public Health, I gained further expertise in advanced epidemiological methods. My research work was focused on developing and applying trial emulation approaches using observational data for comparative effectiveness research.
I have a successful track record securing grants and ethical applications and gained industry experience through an internship opportunity. Additionally, I'm passionate about teaching, conducting public health education workshops, and mentoring students- activities I've engaged in at Karolinska Institutet and Harvard School of Public Health. My contributions to epidemiology and public health are disseminated through high-impact publications and international conference presentations, with expertise spanning nutrition, epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, diabetes, and causal inference methods and proficiency in statistical software packages.
I am committed to improving public health outcomes through my research and excited to continue making a positive impact on evaluating the safety and effectiveness of medical products in my current role.