Symposium Keynote Speaker

Dr. Roza Selimyan, "Exploring Frontiers in Science and Self - A Journey of Discovery"

Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Student Union 2231

Roza Selimyan is a Teaching Professor and the Executive Director of Academic Affairs and Educational Resources at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  She is also an adjunct senior lecturer at the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and is a visiting professor at the American University of Armenia.  

Selimyan earned her PhD in molecular biology from the University of Rostock (Germany) and her master’s degree in genetics from Yerevan State University (Armenia).  Her areas of expertise include epigenetics, development, cancer, and aging.  After her graduate work, Dr. Selimyan was a postdoctoral fellow and, subsequently, a visiting scientist at the National Institutes of Health.

Since 2012, she has transitioned from scientific research to education.  She teaches graduate and undergraduate students various including human molecular genetics, epigenetics, biology of cancer, biology of aging, psychosocial determinants of health, societal issues in biotechnology, and more. In addition, she has been supporting premedical students since 2014. She is a recipient of multiple awards for her research and education.

As a three-time cancer survivor, Dr. Selimyan has been an active promoter of health, science, and education in the United States and abroad.