Sina Safayi

About Sina Safayi

Over two decades of experience across Iran, Denmark, Japan, and multiple US states in a range of positions focused on Animal, Veterinary, and Biomedical research and education. • A Versatile Scientist with expertise in Animal and Preclinical research (e.g, Drug Discovery, Medical Device Development) and Workforce Development (e.g, IDP, Global Mobility), resulting in nearly 30 peer-reviewed manuscripts (h-index = 13) and 170 other publications, presentations, invited talks, and interviews (e.g, Nature journal, University of Chicago, Harvard Medical School, and European Commission\'s EURAXESS North America). • Experience Managing Research Labs (e.g, Histology, 3-D Motion Analysis), at times overseeing up to 10 students and staff, supporting multiple in-vitro/vivo research projects ranging from molecular and cell biology studies through live animal experiments of various species, including porcine, rodents, canine, ovine, caprine and bovine. • An Enthusiastic Teacher and Mentor with experience conducting nearly 4K of one-on-one coaching hours and over 20 years and 30-credit hours of teaching experience, including four undergrad, one professional school, and four graduate-level courses. • A Project Manager capable of working independently, simultaneously handling multiple projects in fast-paced environments with experience in organizing or facilitating over 500 projects or events within various settings ranging from student activities to scientific research projects and meetings at national and international levels.

Experience

1. Principal Scientist - Preclinical Research

   Johnson & Johnson

   Jan 2023 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

Education

• Shiraz University

  DVM

  1997 — 2003

• Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen

  PhD

  2004 — 2010

• National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (Sampad)

  High School Diploma

  1989 — 1996