Parisa K.

Primary Physician-Medical Director

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About me
Medical Director | Physican-Scientist | Clinical Developement
Education
- IRAN University of Medical Sciences (IUMS)
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  Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- The George Washington University
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  Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Environmental Epidemiology
- The Johns Hopkins University
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  Cancer Prevention Fellowship
Experience
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
  Primary Physician-Medical Director
  Designed and conducted several research projects to investigate the role of immune system in development of different diseases, like cancers and auto-immune diseases; conducted bio-statistical analysis and interpreted data; and wrote grant proposals and manuscripts.
- Johns Hopkins Medicine
  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
  Research Fellow (Supported by LIFe fellowship from ASCO and YIA grant from UICC)
  Conducted research projects in the area of environmental health; investigated the role of environmental pollutants (like Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) in development of gastrointestinal cancers and asthma; determined and utilized appropriate statistical methods to evaluate and interpreted data; wrote grant proposals and manuscripts; and ran lab tests, like cell culture, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Immuno-Affinity Chromatography, and Synchronous Fluorescence Spectroscopy (SFS).
- The George Washington University
  Jan 2013 - Dec 2019
  Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  - Lecturer-Environmental Epidemiology
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
  - Senior Research Assistant-Environmental Epidemiology
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2017
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  Mar 2017 - Mar 2019
  Medical Scientist
  Fellow of Division of Cancer Epidemiology and GeneticsDesigned and implemented clinical studies for lymphoma and pancreatic cancer; examined risk markers (genetics, epidemiologic factors, molecular biomarkers, and clinical tests) for early detection of several metabolic disorders; examined population-based early detection and prevention strategies for lymphoma and esophageal cancer; determined data sources (electronic medical records, population-based and national registry data, clinical trial consortium, and molecular epidemiology data); performed complex statistical analysis and data interpretation; and wrote manuscripts, technical reports, and study protocols. Show less
- AstraZeneca
  Mar 2019 - Mar 2021
  Associate Director of Real World Evidence, US Oncology Business Unit
- GSK
  May 2021 - Nov 2022
  Director, Global Medical Affairs
  Global Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence
- Sanofi
  Nov 2022 - now
  Global Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety
  - Medical Director
    Jan 2025 - now
  - Director, Pharmacoepidemiology, Neurology, Immunology
    Nov 2022 - Jan 2025
- Maryland Tech Council
  Jan 2023 - now
  Member of Maryland Tech Counsil
- UCSF Innovation Ventures
  Oct 2024 - now
  Medical Advisor
Licenses & Certifications
- CITI Human Research Biomedical Investigations
  The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- CITI Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) for Clinical Investigators
  The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- CITI Human Research Social & Behavioral Research
  The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Licensed Medical Doctor
  Iran Medical Council (IRIMC)
- Workplace Dynamics I-V
  NIH Clinical Center (CC)
- Management
  NIH Clinical Center (CC)
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Award GSK Medical Affairs for High Performance
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Award Environmental and Occupational Health Department, George Washington University (GWU)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Biogen Idec Young Investigators Travel Grant European Charcot Foundation (ECF)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Cancer Research Training Award National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Dean’s Scholarship Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Pubic Health-Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Dean’s Scholarship Milken Institute of Public Health, George Washington University (GWU)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Dissertation Research Award George Washington University (GWU)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Educational Grant European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Fellowship American Cancer Society (ACS)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Fellowship Award Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), World Health Organization (WHO)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Fellowship Grant European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Full Fellowship Australia & Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development (ACORD)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Full Scholarship The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Global Health Travel Award Keystone Symposia Foundation (KSF)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  International Development Grant International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  International Development and Education Award (IDEA) American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Long-term International Fellowship (LIFe) American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  National Honored Medal for the Best Student Researcher of the year in Medicine Ministry of Interior of Iran
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Reasearch Fund Funded by Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Received $50,000 research fund as the main applicant to study the role of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in esophageal cancers
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Research Fund Funded by Conquer Cancer Foundation (CCF) Received $115,000 research fund as the main applicant to study the association between opioid use and bladder cancer risk
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Sallie Rosen Kaplan Fellowship National Cancer Institute
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Scholarship-All-In Summit 2024 All-In podcast (aka Besties!)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Travel Grant European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI)
- Awarded to Parisa K.
  Travel Scholarship Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER)
Volunteer Experience
- Panel Moderator
  Issued by BioTechX
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Volunteer-Organizing Committee-DC Startup Week 2024
  Issued by DC Startup & Tech Week (Formerly DC Startup Week)
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Organizing Committee-HERstory GALA 2024
  Issued by Women In Bio - Engage. Educate. Empower.
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Medical Volunteer
  Issued by Credit Union National Association
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Invited Scientific Reviewer
  Issued by Peer-reviewed Journals-Funding Agencies
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Leadership Experience
  Issued by Women In Government
  Associated with Parisa K.
- International Young Leaders Assembly (IYLA)
  Issued by The World Bank
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Planning Committee
  Issued by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Organizing Committee
  Issued by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Fundraiser
  Issued by Child Foundation
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Sponsorship Committee
  Issued by Women In Bio - Engage. Educate. Empower.
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Advisor to early-stage start-ups
  Issued by Independent on Feb 2024
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Medical Advisor
  Issued by UCSF Innovation Ventures on Oct 2024
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Judge, Postbac Poster Day
  Issued by NIH Clinical Center (CC) on Jan 2018
  Associated with Parisa K.
- Volunteer
  Issued by Manna Food Center on Jan 2017
  Associated with Parisa K.