Meisam Yousefi, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher at Montreal Heart Institute, University of Montreal
I am passionate about revealing the genetic variations that drive complex human diseases through my work in functional genomics. With a strong background in molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics, I bridge the gap between molecular and computational research to advance innovation in precision medicine. I thrive on collaborating with diverse wet and dry lab teams to turn discoveries into tangible progress.
Education:
National University of Singapore | Singapore, Singapore
Doctor of Philosophy (joint Ph.D.) in Integrated Biology and Medicine | 2019-2024Duke University | Durham, NC
Doctor of Philosophy (joint Ph.D.) in Integrated Biology and Medicine | 2019-2024University of Tehran | Tehran, Iran
Continuous Master of Science (B.Sc./M.Sc.) in Biotechnology | 2012-2019
Experience:
Institut de cardiologie de Montréal | Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 2025 - present
Université de Montréal | Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 2025 - present
Duke-NUS Medical School | Research Fellow | 2024 - 2025