Affiliation: University of Toronto, Department of Biology, Assistant Professor

Dr. Samira Ghorbani, a biomedical scientist, earned her PhD in immunology from Tehran University of Medical Science, specializing in the immunopathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS), focusing on microRNA research. She pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Calgary under the mentorship of Prof. Wee Yong, a renowned MS researcher. During her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Ghorbani focused on overcoming inhibitors in MS lesions to enhance tissue repair and remyelination. Now an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, her research explores the intricate relationship between the immune system, oligodendrocytes, and remyelination, particularly in the context of aging. Dr. Ghorbani's career is marked by a commitment to advancing our understanding of neuroimmunology, focusing on discovering novel therapeutic targets.