Alireza Haghighi, MD, DPhil, FACMG, is the Founding Director of the International Center for Genetic Diseases (iCGD), dedicated to advancing genomic and precision medicine globally through partnerships with governments, academia, and industry. Dr. Haghighi is internationally recognized for his leadership in international projects that aim to advance genomic and precision medicine across the world. Dr. Haghighi regularly consults for and advises government leaders, as well as academic and industrial organizations.
He is also the Director of GEnetics NEtwork in the Middle East and Africa (GENE-ME), a large clinical research network for genetic studies in those regions that aims to: (1) identify novel disease-causing mutations and genotype-phenotype correlations, and (2) advance genomic and precision medicine in the Middle East and Africa through capacity building.
Dr. Haghighi has led many international projects for advancing medical science in different countries to improve the health and well-being of people. He is the Founding President of Advancement Initiative for Medicine and Science (AIMS), a global foundation that brings together academics and physicians and is dedicated to advancing medical science and healthcare around the world.
Among the many prestigious awards and honors, he has received for his scientific and international contributions are the International Genetic Disorders Prevention Award (for outstanding contributions to and scientific excellence in genetic research) and the Global Health Pioneer Award (for his pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life through innovative strategies and capacity-building initiatives).
Dr. Haghighi is an American board-certified geneticist. He completed his graduate and clinical training at University of Oxford, and Harvard Medical School.