Postdoctoral Scholar   

I am a human geneticist with interdisciplinary training in medical genetics, molecular genetics, and cancer biology, with research interests spanning RNA function, translational oncology, vascular biology, and genome instability. My scientific career has been shaped by a deep commitment to understanding how genetic and epigenetic alterations drive human disease, and by a long‑term goal of contributing to precision medicine through rigorous, mechanism‑based research. My academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, followed by a Master of Science in Human Genetics at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, where my thesis examined p15INK4b methylation in coronary artery disease. This early work strengthened my interest in the molecular basis of complex diseases and introduced me to the interplay between genetics, epigenetics, and human health.

I continued my training with a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics at Tarbiat Modares University under the supervision of Professors Omrani and Soltani, where I focused on the functional characterization of a novel long non‑coding RNA, EVADR, in cancer. Through functional genomic assays, gene expression analysis, and RNA‑based mechanistic studies, I proposed that EVADR may act as an oncogene in adenocarcinomas. This work broadened my expertise in functional genomics, RNA biology, and cancer mechanisms, and solidified my passion for exploring the therapeutic potential of emerging genetic discoveries. The study was published in Biological Chemistry, and the novel variants were registered with NCBI (Accession: LC589197.1). During my doctoral training, I also mentored several Master's and Ph.D. students, further strengthening my commitment to scientific communication and collaborative research.

Following my Ph.D., I joined the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey as a Postdoctoral Researcher under the supervision of Professor Bing Xia. During this period, I investigated DNA replication stress and genome instability using advanced techniques including DNA fiber assays, iPOND, mouse models, primary cell culture, and drug sensitivity assays. This experience expanded my understanding of DNA repair pathways and reinforced my interest in translating fundamental genetic insights into clinically meaningful applications. I am the author of four peer‑reviewed publications and have translated two books in genetics, reflecting my dedication to scientific communication and education.

I am currently a Postdoctoral Employee in Dr. Daniah Beleford's lab at UC Davis Health, where I focus on next‑generation sequencing data analysis and the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular malformations.

With expertise spanning RNA biology, translational cancer research, vascular disease, and genome instability, I approach scientific questions from a multidisciplinary perspective. I am deeply committed to advancing biomedical research, fostering collaborative scientific environments, and translating genetic discoveries into innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.