Mehdi Farokhnia
About Mehdi Farokhnia
Mehdi Farokhnia is a Staff Scientist at The National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in medicine, having completed his MD at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and participated in an exchange clerkship at Harvard Medical School.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Mehdi Farokhnia has been serving as a Staff Scientist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2019. In this role, he contributes to various research initiatives and projects within the organization. Prior to his current position, he worked at NIH as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2014 to 2019, where he gained significant experience in his field. His tenure at NIH spans a total of five years, during which he has been involved in advancing scientific knowledge and research.
Education and Expertise
Mehdi Farokhnia obtained his Medical Doctor (MD) degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), where he studied from 2004 to 2012. He also participated in an Exchange Clerkship Program at Harvard Medical School from 2011 to 2012. This program provided him with exposure to advanced medical practices and research methodologies. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in medicine and research.
Background
Mehdi Farokhnia's medical training began at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), where he studied for eight years. He gained practical experience as a Medical Student at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital for one month each in 2011. His diverse experiences in different healthcare environments have contributed to his professional development in the medical field.
Previous Positions
Before his current role at the National Institutes of Health, Mehdi Farokhnia held the position of Postdoctoral Fellow at NIH from 2014 to 2019. His earlier experiences include working as a Medical Student at both Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital in 2011. These positions provided him with hands-on experience in clinical settings and enhanced his understanding of patient care.