Farshad Guirakhoo

Farshad Guirakhoo, PhD has an extensive work experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Farshad'smost recent role was as the Chief Scientific Officer at ExpreS2ion Biotechnologies. Prior to that, they served as the Senior Advisor Vaccine R&D and CSO at Vaxxinity, where they played a crucial role in responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. Farshad also served as the Co-Founder & CEO of Responsive Bioservices, a Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing laboratory testing in virology and immunology. In addition, Dr. Guirakhoo has held various senior positions such as Chief Scientific Officer at United Neuroscience, Chief Scientific Officer at GeoVax, Inc., and Chief Technology Officer at Vaxess Technologies. Farshad'searly career includes roles at Hookipa Biotech AG, Sanofi Pasteur, Acambis, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Throughout their career, Dr. Guirakhoo has demonstrated their expertise in vaccine development, virology, immunology, and scientific leadership.

Farshad Guirakhoo, PhD completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General from the National University of Iran, where they studied from 1972 to 1976. Farshad then pursued their PhD in Virology at the Medical University of Vienna, completing it from 1982 to 1990. There is no information available about any further education or degrees obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.