Zahir Bashir

Zahir graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. As an undergraduate, he conducted research on cardiovascular disease, developing 3D cell culture methods and imaging techniques to explore myocardial fibrosis treatment, culminating in his senior honors thesis, “Extracellular Matrix Remodeling in Cardiac Fibroblast Cell Spheroids”. He also worked abroad in Taiwan, where he developed dermal cell sheets for use in skin grafting. In addition to his clinical experience as an EMT, he was also involved with engineering education and outreach, where he organized and led STEM-focused lessons for local elementary school students. In his free time, he enjoys being active through running, cycling, and climbing. He likes to relax by playing the guitar and listening to music.