Maedeh Sharafoddin is an accomplished clinical researcher and epidemiologist dedicated to advancing public health through research. With a Master’s degree in Epidemiology from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) and a Bachelor’s in Public Health from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), she combines academic rigor with practical experience in startup-driven R&D. Her role as a junior researcher at TUMS, within the Deputy of Health and the Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies (INCAS), enabled her to contribute to significant studies on disease trends, clinical registry design, data analysisand systematic review. This hands-on experience has sharpened her ability to address public health challenges and work towards solutions that benefit communities.