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Yasaman Alaghband, Ph.D.

Yasaman Alaghband, Ph.D.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal Scientist I

  • Education

    • Universidad Andrés Bello in Santiago, Chile

      2005 - 2005
      Microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics and laboratory courses

      Study Abroad Program

    • UCLA

      2001 - 2005
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Biology & Neuroscience

    • UC Irvine

      2008 - 2013
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Neurobiology and Behavior

  • Experience

    • Tutoring

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2007
      Private Tutor

      Tutored high school students one-on-one in mathematics and biology.

    • UCLA

      Sept 2006 - Sept 2008

      Conducted research on the R6/2 mouse model of Huntington's disease and assessed how different CAG repeat lengths correlate with behavioral phenotypes. Conducted research on brain atrophies in children with epilepsy and bipolar disorder using structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

      • Staff Research Associate

        Jun 2007 - Sept 2008

      • Staff Research Associate

        Sept 2006 - May 2007

    • UC Irvine

      Sept 2008 - Dec 2018

      Conducting research on the molecular mechanisms of drug-seeking behavior, especially related to consolidation and extinction memories underlying cue-elicited drug-seeking associated with addiction. Conducted research on the neural circuitry and molecular events underlying the cue-elicited drug-seeking associated with addiction.

      • Postdoctoral Fellow

        Dec 2013 - Dec 2018

      • Ph.D. Candidate

        Sept 2008 - Dec 2013

    • UC Irvine

      Feb 2019 - Dec 2021
      Assistant Project Scientist

      Conducting research in the School of Medicine focused on neuro-oncology using a pre-clinical model. Also investigating ways to reverse chemobrain and radiation-induced cognitive dysfunction.

    • Novartis Gene Therapies

      Dec 2021 - now

      Developing gene therapies for neurological diseases. Managing and providing scientific guidance and support for my direct reports and other scientists on the team. Developing gene therapies for rare and life-threatening neurological diseases.

      • Principal Scientist I at Novartis Gene Therapies

        Sept 2023 - now

      • Senior Scientist II at Novartis Gene Therapies

        Dec 2021 - Sept 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Mediator

      UCLA
      Jan 2003

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Yasaman Alaghband, Ph.D.
      Academic Honors & Awards - UCI: First Prize Recipient for Elevator Pitch at the Neurobiology of Aging Retreat (UCI MIND)UCI: First Prize Recipient for Data Blitz Presentation at the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (CNLM)UCLA: Graduated with UCLA College Honors and Biology Departmental Honors,UCLA Freshman Alumni Merit-Based Scholarship , Awarded Special Merit Plaque at 2005 Statewide CAMP Symposium for presentation on the Williams syndrome project, Received “Honorable Mention” at… Show more UCI: First Prize Recipient for Elevator Pitch at the Neurobiology of Aging Retreat (UCI MIND)UCI: First Prize Recipient for Data Blitz Presentation at the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (CNLM)UCLA: Graduated with UCLA College Honors and Biology Departmental Honors,UCLA Freshman Alumni Merit-Based Scholarship , Awarded Special Merit Plaque at 2005 Statewide CAMP Symposium for presentation on the Williams syndrome project, Received “Honorable Mention” at the 2005 Nationwide Research Symposium SACNAS in Denver, Colorado for poster presentation on “Abnormalities of the Hippocampi of Individuals with Williams Syndrome” High School: City of Los Angeles Community Service Award personally given by former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan for initiating the Children’s Summer Reading Club at the local public library during high school Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Graduate School Recruitment Volunteer

      Issued by University of California, Irvine on Jan 2009
      University of California, IrvineAssociated with Yasaman Alaghband, Ph.D.

    • Education Officer

      Issued by Interaxon at UCLA on Jan 2007
      Interaxon at UCLAAssociated with Yasaman Alaghband, Ph.D.