Diana J. Zajac

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ABOUT DIANA J. ZAJAC

SUMMARY:Ph.D-trained Physiologist and Researcher at the Cleveland Clinic with 7+ years of experience in Alzheimer’s Disease, genomics, bioinformatics, and translational neuroscience. Skilled in scientific communication, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration, I translate complex data into actionable insights for clinicians, researchers, and stakeholders. Beyond research, I bring leadership, project management, and presentation experience, along with training in integrative nutrition and mind-body wellness. I am currently completing NIH certifications in Clinical Research and Clinical Pharmacology to further strengthen my clinical and translational expertise. I am driven by curiosity, grounded in science, and motivated by impact.If you are seeking scientific depth, communication clarity, and a strong translational mindset across research, medical affairs, or clinical innovation, I welcome the opportunity to connect.MY STORY:Forget-Me-Nots, delicate blue flowers from my grandmother’s countryside in Poland, became a symbol of memory in my life. Alzheimer’s Disease took those memories from her, and that experience shaped my path into neuroscience. My work is driven by a commitment to advancing therapies that improve lives. I am motivated by the intersection of science, clinical application, and patient care, and by the opportunity to translate discovery into meaningful impact.HIGHLIGHTS & CORE STRENGTHS:🧠 Scientific & Technical Expertise Alzheimer’s disease, neuroinflammation, genomics, bioinformatics, multi-omics, translational neuroscience, gut microbiome, functional nutrition 🤝 Communication & Collaboration Scientific communication across audiences, cross-functional collaboration, international conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications Translational Impact Drug discovery support, clinical research exposure, data-driven strategy, multi-institutional project management Selected Achievements Cleveland Clinic Postdoctoral Leadership and Service Award (2025) AAIC Invited Speaker and Travel Award Recipient (2025) Best Poster Award (2021, 2022) Multiple first-author publications, and additional middle-author publicationsOutside the lab, I am passionate about functional health, mentorship, and science communication. I am a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with training in yoga, meditation, and tai chi. Forget-Me-Nots remain a personal symbol of why I do this work: to advance science that preserves memory, improves care, and makes a lasting impact.