Zahra Ansari

 earned my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tehran, Iran. Following this, I completed my first postdoctoral fellowship in Biomedical Engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology, where I focused on lung mechanics and ventilation-induced lung injury. In 2024, I joined Columbia University as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in the Department of Physiology at the Irving Medical Campus. My current research focuses on developing gene delivery systems for skin, aiming to advance therapeutic strategies with localized and targeted effects.

I am deeply passionate about my research and thrive in Columbia’s collaborative and dynamic environment. Beyond the lab, I am driven by a desire to connect with others, contribute to the scientific community, and make a meaningful impact. Motivated by this, I joined CUPS to engage with fellow researchers, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and help organize events that strengthen our postdoc community.