I earned my bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science in Iran and completed my PhD in Biomedical Science at the School of Medicine at the University of New Mexico. My dissertation, Patient-Derived Ovarian Cancer Models Provide Insight into Cancer Cell-Intrinsic and Immune Cell-Dependent Effects on Therapeutic Response, centered on developing patient-derived ovarian cancer organoid models to explore cancer–immune interactions and therapeutic responses.

My research interests include tissue organoid modeling, cancer biology, immunology, and drug discovery. I am deeply interested in bridging the gap between fundamental cancer research and translational applications. I am especially motivated by the potential of organoid systems to serve as patient-relevant models that can improve our understanding of the tumor microenvironment and ultimately guide more effective, personalized therapies.