Salman Mustfa
Senior Scientist AstraZeneca
Dr. Salman Mustfa is a Senior Researcher with expertise in molecular and cellular biology, gene editing, and advanced gene delivery technologies. His work spans mRNA design and synthesis, vector design and cloning, CRISPR workflows, nanoneedle-mediated gene delivery, mammalian cell culture, cell signalling, nanomaterials, immunology, SUMOylation, and infection biology using small animal models.
He earned his PhD in Biotechnology from the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, India, and completed over three years of postdoctoral research at Yale University (USA) and King’s College London (UK). Dr. Mustfa has published more than 10 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Advanced Materials, Advanced Science, Nature Communications, ACS Nano, and Nanoscale.
Passionate about translating molecular strategies and innovative materials into therapeutic applications, Dr. Mustfa is dedicated to advancing research that bridges fundamental biology with impactful medical solutions.
Seminars
- Explore how engineered Cas9 variants are expanding precision, efficiency, and safety in gene editing applications
- Review strategies for tailoring Cas9 platforms to address the unique challenges of rare disease indications
- Learn from case studies on building a diversified rare disease pipeline through Cas9- based therapeutic development
