Neda Farahi

Neda Farahi is a Senior Research Associate and College Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Medicine. Her career spans both research and education, with roles including Director of Studies and Undergraduate Tutor.

• Education: BSc (Hons), PhD
• Professional Affiliations: Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA), University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine

Dr. Farahi’s research focuses on immunology, particularly the metabolic and functional characteristics of eosinophils and neutrophils. Her work explores cell biology, inflammation, and bioenergetics, with applications in respiratory diseases and immune responses under hypoxia. Studies from her lab highlight differences in mitochondrial function, glucose oxidation, and hypoxic adaptation between these immune cells, contributing to understanding their roles in allergic inflammation and metabolic flexibility.

Her recent publications span immunology, cell metabolism, and clinical imaging techniques. Key contributions include metabolic profiling of eosinophils, respiratory burst analysis, and hypoxia’s impact on oxygen consumption rates. These studies intersect with genetic loci in vascular disease and neutrophil signaling pathways in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Dr. Farahi collaborates with institutions like Technische Universität Dresden and participates in interdisciplinary research involving real-time extracellular flux analysis, hypoxia chambers, and reactive oxygen species measurement. Her work is funded by organizations such as the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), and European Research Council (ERC), though no personal scientific awards are listed in the provided texts.