Mona Haratianfar
About Mona Haratianfar
Mona Haratianfar is a Senior Associate Scientist specializing in Cellular Process Development at ElevateBio in Waltham, Massachusetts. She has a diverse educational background in Biological Sciences, Nutritional Therapy, and Biomedical Research Technologies, complemented by experience in immunobiology and stem cell differentiation.
Work at ElevateBio
Mona Haratianfar has been employed at ElevateBio since 2020, serving as a Senior Associate Scientist in Cellular Process Development. She works in Waltham, Massachusetts, within a facility dedicated to research and development in cell and gene therapy. Her role involves utilizing her expertise in cellular processes to advance the company's innovative approaches in biotechnology.
Education and Expertise
Mona Haratianfar holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with a focus on Biotechnology from the University of Birmingham, completed in 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Biomedical Research Technologies from Boston University School of Medicine in 2020. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science in Cancer from University College London in 2016. Her expertise includes the differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to T cells.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Mona worked as a Research Associate in Immunobiology at Autolus Ltd. in London from 2016 to 2017. She also completed an internship at the Royan Institute of Biotechnology in Iran in 2015. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Student at Boston University School of Medicine from 2019 to 2020, where she engaged in advanced studies related to medical sciences.
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Mona Haratianfar is also a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, having completed her training at the Nutritional Therapy Association between 2019 and 2020. She is passionate about employing a holistic approach to nutrition, integrating her scientific background with nutritional practices to promote health and wellness.
Background
Mona's academic journey began with a Foundation year in Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham in 2010. She has built a diverse educational background that spans multiple disciplines, including biotechnology, cancer research, and nutritional therapy, reflecting her commitment to advancing her knowledge and skills in the life sciences.