Sadaf Mehdizadeh
About Sadaf Mehdizadeh
Sadaf Mehdizadeh is a Senior Research Associate in Pharmacology at BridgeBio, with a background in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Davis. She has extensive experience in research and laboratory roles across various institutions, including the University of California, San Francisco and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Work at BridgeBio
Sadaf Mehdizadeh has been employed at BridgeBio as a Senior Research Associate in Pharmacology since 2021. In this role, she contributes to pharmacological research efforts in South San Francisco, California. Her responsibilities include conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with other researchers to advance the company's scientific objectives.
Education and Expertise
Sadaf Mehdizadeh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Davis, with a focus on neurology, physiology, and behavior. She studied there from 2007 to 2010. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in biological sciences, which she applies in her current research role.
Background
Sadaf Mehdizadeh has a diverse professional background in research and laboratory settings. Prior to her current position, she worked at various institutions, including the University of California, San Francisco, where she served as a Staff Research Associate in the Diabetes Center from 2016 to 2020. Her experience spans multiple roles in research, including positions at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Sonoma Biotherapeutics.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining BridgeBio, Sadaf Mehdizadeh held several roles that contributed to her expertise in research and laboratory management. She worked as a Senior Associate Scientist at Sonoma Biotherapeutics for nine months in 2020-2021. Earlier, she was a Research Assistant at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and a Medical Translation Intern at the Arthritis Foundation, among other positions at the University of California, Davis.
Research and Laboratory Roles
Throughout her career, Sadaf Mehdizadeh has held various research and laboratory roles. She served as a Laboratory and Teacher Assistant at Contra Costa College from 2004 to 2007 and as an Entomology Research Lab Assistant at the University of California, Davis from 2008 to 2010. These positions have equipped her with practical skills in laboratory techniques and research methodologies.