Dana Pourzinal

Dana Pourzinal serves as a Research Fellow at the UQ Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR), an institution within The University of Queensland dedicated to advancing clinical and translational research. The Centre drives innovation in human health through initiatives including the Centre of Research Excellence ALIVE WELL (focusing on dementia), ULTRA (clinical trials capability), and the UQ Centre for Extracellular Vesicle Nanomedicine.

Her research spans Clinical Research and Biomedical Sciences, with contextual alignment to UQCCR's strategic priorities in dementia, clinical trials, and nanomedicine. These fields emphasize bridging laboratory discoveries to patient-centered applications, leveraging the Centre's specialized facilities like the Brisbane Breast Bank and Clinical Multiomics Subcommittee.

Dr. Pourzinal's work contributes to UQCCR's mission of fostering collaborative research through services such as mass spectrometry, clinical research facilities, and public engagement via dementia-friendly initiatives and outreach programs.