Meet Faezeh Kharazyan, Research Assistant, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.
Title:
Research Assistant
Department/unit:
Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH)
Campus:
UBC Vancouver
How long have you worked at the Faculty of Medicine?
Since February 2018
Tell us what you do at the Faculty in one or two sentences:
I support the operation of the DMCBH Brain Biobank by developing and revising standard operating procedures (SOPs), assisting with amendments to the Research Ethics Board, organizing biobank inventory, collecting and processing samples, and managing the biobank sample database. I am also involved with several research projects conducted at DMCBH clinics.
What’s your favourite thing about your work?
A biobank is an essential tool for progressing in personalized medicine. Supporting scientific progress and development in medicine by working at the Brain Biobank is my favourite thing about my job.
One thing we might be surprised to learn about you?
I started equestrian from a very young age and participated in many provincial and national showjumping championships in my home country Iran. When I did my first jump at 12 years old, I knew I was hooked. I felt my soul was electrified in all the best ways. I love the thrill of jumping over high and wide obstacles such as spread oxers or triple bars, the rush of adrenaline throughout my body the moment my horse starts to jump, the amazing feeling of flying, uniting with my horse through landing, and then jumping right after another until I reach the finish line.
What makes you laugh?
I laugh at my father’s jokes. They are mostly very funny. But I laugh even more even if they are not! This makes him laugh, too!
One thing on your desk you brought from home?
I have a picture of my family on my desk.
Most healthy habit:
I started doing half an hour of yoga every morning and half an hour of walking/running every evening since the beginning of the pandemic.
What is your favourite vacation spot and why?
Any hotel resort that has a beach and hiking trails at the same time. I recently went to Ubud and Lembongan Island and loved the sun, beaches, food, and rich culture.