Melissa Zafirelis

Director, Regulatory & Clinical Operations at HbO2 Therapeutics

Ms. Zafirelis has more than 25 years of pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO experience. Having spent the majority of that time in smaller companies and startup environments, she has assumed a variety of cross functional roles and responsibilities, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape, and an ability to manage complex issues, across a wide range of therapeutic areas. She interacts directly with Regulatory Authorities in both the US and other jurisdictions, for both the human and veterinary products. Her background includes a BA from University of Massachusetts and a MBA from the University of Southern California.