Chiderah Abani
About Chiderah Abani
Chiderah Abani is a Senior Research Associate at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., with a background in medicine and surgery from Igbinedion University. She has extensive experience in medical research and education, having worked in various roles including research assistant and mathematics tutor.
Work at Sana Biotechnology
Chiderah Abani serves as a Senior Research Associate at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2021. The company is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and focuses on developing transformative medicines for patients with serious diseases. In this role, Abani contributes to research initiatives aimed at advancing therapeutic solutions, leveraging her background in medical research.
Education and Expertise
Abani holds a Master of Science in Physiology from New York Medical College, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, completing her studies from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, she has a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery from Igbinedion University, Okada, which she pursued for one year in 2011 to 2012.
Background
Chiderah Abani has a diverse background that combines medical research and educational roles. She worked as a Mathematics Tutor at SAGA Innovations from 2017 to 2018 and served as a Success PEER at the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2013 to 2015. Her experience also includes roles as a Graduate Research Assistant at New York Medical College from 2018 to 2021 and as a Premedical Intern at Save A Life Mission Hospital in 2016.
Achievements
Abani has contributed to medical research focused on improving treatment methods in underdeveloped communities globally. Her work reflects a strong commitment to addressing global health disparities, which is a central theme in her research endeavors. Additionally, she has experience in volunteer roles, including her time at Saint Agnes Hospital, where she served as both a Student Volunteer and a Volunteer.