Siavash Fazel Darbandi (PhD)
About Siavash Fazel Darbandi (PhD)
Siavash Fazel Darbandi, PhD, is a Scientist II at Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc., specializing in novel approaches to study cellular pathways related to human disease. He has extensive experience in CRISPR technology and a strong background in neurogenetics and neurogenomics.
Work at Sangamo Therapeutics
Siavash Fazel Darbandi has been employed at Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. as a Scientist II since 2020. Located in Richmond, California, he has focused on utilizing novel approaches to elucidate cellular pathways associated with human disease. His role involves applying advanced techniques in the field of gene editing and functional analysis, contributing to the company's research initiatives.
Previous Experience at University of California, San Francisco
Prior to his current position, Siavash Fazel Darbandi worked at the University of California, San Francisco. He served as an Associate Specialist Step II in Dr. Rubenstein's Lab for three months in 2020. Additionally, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the same institution from 2014 to 2020, where he engaged in research focused on developmental neuroscience and collaborated on various projects.
Education and Expertise
Siavash Fazel Darbandi earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Developmental Neuroscience from the University of Ottawa from 2010 to 2014. He also holds a Master's degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from The University of Winnipeg, which he completed from 2008 to 2010. His undergraduate studies at The University of Winnipeg focused on Biology, where he achieved a BSc-honors from 2004 to 2008. His expertise includes CRISPRi/CRISPRa Functional Analysis, with a strong emphasis on transcription factors and chromatin remodelers' biology.
Research Focus and Contributions
Siavash Fazel Darbandi's research emphasizes Neurogenetics and Neurogenomics. He actively contributes to international collaborative projects in the field of developmental neuroscience. His experience includes designing and executing experiments in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment, showcasing his ability to work effectively with diverse teams in scientific research.