Zohreh Hosseinzadeh

Zohreh is an expert in retinal physiology and pathology, dedicated to advancing personalized therapies for retinal diseases. Her groundbreaking research focuses on creating a biobank of patient-derived stem cells. By generating lab-grown retinas that replicate each patient’s unique retinal characteristics, her team develops powerful models to study disease mechanisms, test gene and drug therapies, and tailor treatment dosages to individual needs. This transformative approach bridges the gap between research and clinical applications, paving the way for precision medicine in retinal care.

Zohreh’s scientific journey began with a PhD in bioelectronic signaling at Eberhard-Karls University. She then joined the Eye Clinic at the University of Tübingen, where she led efforts to develop a vision-restoring electronic device for blind patients. In 2018, she became a senior researcher at the Centre for Regenerative Therapies, TU Dresden, focusing on stem cell-derived neurons. From 2019, she led an independent research group at Leipzig University, identifying retinal pathway fingerprints. In 2024, she became Group Leader of Cell Biology of Vision (Associate Professor in tenure track) at Radboudumc.
Zohreh has received prestigious grants, including the ERC Starting Grant (2022), Hypatia Fellowship (2024), and Zwaartekracht (2024), along with honors such as the Cambridge Bursary, AcademiaNet selection, and DAAD Fellowship.