Pedram Samani, PhD in

Pedram Samani, PhD

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Director, Laboratory Operations at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Pedram is a Director-level executive at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, specializing in genomics, diagnostics, and clinical operations. With a PhD from McGill University, he translates complex science into scalable platforms, having built mRNA vaccine facilities and managed 10, 000+ sq. ft. labs, achieving major cost and efficiency gains.

Outside of the lab, Pedram is a reflective leader who draws inspiration from unexpected sources. He has shared thoughts on leadership philosophy through the lens of science fiction, specifically analyzing command dynamics in Star Trek: The Next Generation to illustrate the art of effective leadership.

Unique fact: He has authored multiple publications and digests on evolutionary biology, including the rare phenomenon of giant sperm in certain nematode species.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Director, Laboratory Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Boston, United States
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mRNA Vaccine Design
He built and led the mRNA vaccine platform at the Broad Institute and recently co-authored a preprint on a modular vaccine for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus.
Genomic Surveillance
His recent work involves public health pathogen genomics, including using wastewater sequencing to detect and monitor animal-associated influenza like H5N1.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Director, Laboratory Operations
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
10-2018 - 12-2024
Principal Scientist & Senior Teaching Fellowship & Lab Operations Lead
UCL
1-2023 - 8-2023
Lecturer in Biology and Departmental Lab Director
Suffolk University
2-2016 - 9-2018
Research scientist & Lab Ops Manager
Georgia Institute of Technology
7-2017 - 8-2017
Attendee, Yeast Genetics and Genomics Course
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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Education
2010 - 2016
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
McGill University
2008 - 2010
Master of Science (MSc)
McGill University
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