Prof. alireza Haghighi

Chief Executive and Director, Harvard International Center for Genetic Disease, Professor of Medicine

Harvard University

Prof. ALIREZA HAGHIGHI Chief Executive and Director, Harvard International Center for Genetic Disease, Harvard Medical School Dr. Alireza Haghighi is a Pioneering leader transforming global health through groundbreaking advancements in genomics and AI. He is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard University. He is internationally recognized for his leadership in projects aimed at improving health and well-being worldwide. Dr. Haghighi regularly advises government and industry leaders on national health policies and initiatives. He is the Director and Principal Investigator of the Bahrain Genome Program at Harvard and also the Founding President of the Advancement Initiative for Medicine and Science (AIMS), a global foundation dedicated to dvance medical science and healthcare globally. Dr. Haghighi has received numerous prestigious awards and prizes, including the Global Health Pioneer Award for his innovative strategies and initiatives to enhance the quality of life of people around the world and the International Genetic Disorders Prevention Award for excellence in genetic research. Dr. Haghighi is an American board-certified geneticist. He completed his graduate and clinical training at the University of Oxford and Harvard Medical School.