Najafi, Atefeh

Najafi, Atefeh

PhD

Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

BC Women's Hospital

Biography:

I am a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). As a member of the Yong Research Team at BC Women’s Hospital, my current research investigates the role of somatic activating KRAS mutations in endometriosis. Through this work, I aim to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying this complex condition and contribute to the development of more targeted and effective therapeutic strategies.

Research areas of interest:

My research interests include women’s reproductive health, female reproductive physiology, the molecular biology of female reproduction, and the genomic pathology of female reproductive diseases and disorders.

Research Themes:

Maternal & Fetal Health Sexual and Reproductive Health Genomics and Personalized Health

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