Research Scientist, Medical Engineering Research facility – Queensland University of Technology
Dr Siamak Saifzadeh is a highly experienced Veterinary Research Scientist who was instrumental in establishing several preclinical animal models at QUT. He has been a CI on over $1.5 million in research grants. Since commencing in his role at the QUT Medical Engineering Research facility (MERF) as a veterinary researcher, he has promoted research partnerships and links with national and international research groups. He has conducted animal models for research projects with a particular focus on medical engineering and regenerative medicine.
Siamak’s research has made significant contributions to the field of pre-clinical research. He has been actively involved in the design and execution of the novel animal models with a focus on orthopaedics and dental disciplines, such as: ovine tibial segmental defect, dental implant surface modification, and osteochondral defect models, as well as swine periodontal defect, osteochondral and breast augmentation models.
Siamak has published more than 40 peer reviewed papers. Additionally, he has also published in prestigious veterinary journals such as Veterinary Surgery, Reproduction in Domestic Animals, and Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association.