Farshad Farshidfar, MD, PhD
About Farshad Farshidfar, MD, PhD
Farshad Farshidfar, MD, PhD, is a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at Tenaya Therapeutics and Co-founder and CTO of Qualisure Diagnostics Inc. With extensive experience in cancer genomics and bioinformatics, he has held various academic and industry positions over the past decade.
Work at Tenaya Therapeutics
Farshad Farshidfar currently serves as a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at Tenaya Therapeutics, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves applying bioinformatics techniques to support the company's research and development efforts in the field of therapeutics. Prior to this, he worked at Tenaya Therapeutics as a Bioinformatics Scientist from 2020 to 2023, contributing to various projects aimed at advancing the understanding of genetic and molecular mechanisms in disease.
Experience at Qualisure Diagnostics Inc.
Farshad Farshidfar is a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Qualisure Diagnostics Inc., a position he has held since 2018. Based in the Calgary, Canada Area, he has played a significant role in the establishment and growth of the company, focusing on innovative diagnostic solutions. His experience in bioinformatics and cancer genomics informs the company's approach to developing advanced diagnostic tools.
Postdoctoral Research Background
Farshad Farshidfar has extensive postdoctoral research experience in cancer genomics. He served as a Postdoctoral Scholar in Cancer Computational Genomics at Stanford University from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute from 2016 to 2018, where he focused on cancer genomics research. These positions allowed him to deepen his expertise in computational approaches to cancer research.
Educational Background
Farshad Farshidfar earned his Medical Doctor (MD) degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, completing his studies from 2000 to 2008. He later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cancer Biology at the University of Calgary, where he studied from 2010 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in bioinformatics and cancer research.
Previous Roles and Contributions
In addition to his current roles, Farshad Farshidfar has held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked at the University of Calgary as the Director of the organizing committee for the 'Get Ready to Get Hired' workshop series in 2013. He also spent time at the Haskayne School of Business, focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation from 2014 to 2015. These experiences have enriched his skill set and understanding of the intersection between science and business.