Dr. Golnoush Golshirazi
BIO
Dr. Golnoush Golshirazi is an accomplished molecular biologist, educator, and entrepreneur, holding a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Recognized as one of the UK’s Top 100 Changemakers, she is a leader at the intersection of health and technology. Dr. Golshirazi is passionate about delivering engaging science education and developing entrepreneurial programs that empower students to innovate with purpose.
Her work focuses on bridging scientific excellence with real-world impact, and she is an active contributor to Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. With experience as a university lecturer, mentor, and founder of a health- tech company, she brings a wealth of knowledge in research, teaching, and business development to her role.
Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Molecular Biology (Gene Therapy for Rare Diseases), Royal Holloway, University of London, 2019
- Masters of Art – Cantab, University of Cambridge, 2015
- Bachelors degree in Natural sciences-Biological, University of Cambridge, 2013
Research Interests
- Molecular & Cell Biology
- Gene Therapy for Rare Diseases
- Antisense oligonucleotide design
- NGS technology applications
- Reproductive health innovation
Teaching Area
- Organic Chemistry
- Biomedical Sciences
- Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry (GCSE and A-Level)
Selected Publications
- Golshirazi, G., Ciszewski, L., Lu-Nguyen, N., Popplewell, L. (2018). "Antisense oligonucleotide targeting of 3'UTR of mRNA for expression knockdown." Methods Mol Biol., 10.1007/978-1-4939-8651-4_6.
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