Parisa Mirzdehgan, MPH, MHDS, CCRP

Director, Clinical Trials

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Parisa Mirzdehgan is the Director of Clinical Trials at the Ellison Institute. Previously, she oversaw the Breast Oncology and Radiation Oncology Research Programs at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Parisa received her undergraduate degree in Nutrition Sciences at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. She holds two graduate degrees, including a Master of Public Health from the University of California Los Angeles and a master’s degree in Health Delivery Science from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Parisa is a Certified Clinical Research Professional with extensive experience in oncology research in academic and healthcare settings, a proven record of building successful research programs, with academic and applied knowledge in digital health technologies. She designed the first digital health study to evaluate the effect of virtual reality headsets in pain management after mastectomy and reconstruction.

Parisa can often be seen arriving at work on her bicycle, but she also enjoys playing tennis, spending time in nature, and traveling.