b'Up Close & Personal withANAHITA KEYHANI, PhDDr.KeyhanijoinedAltasciencesin May 2015, and leads a team of over 30 scientists dedicated to regulated bioanalyticalmethoddevelopment, validation and sample analysis, from preclinicaltoPhaseIVclinicaldrug development. In addition to her role as a scientific and client relationship manager, she actively trains, coaches, andmentorsscientistsfromcross-functionaldepartmentsthroughout Altasciences.Dr.Keyhanihasover 20yearsofCROexperiencein regulatedbioanalysisforpreclinicalAnahita Keyhani, PhDandclinicaldevelopment.PriortoSeniorDirector,ScientificOperations, joining Altasciences, her professionalMassSpectrometry,MethodDevelopment careerwasspentmainlywithinAltasciencesthe bioanalytical group at Charles River Laboratories. She has also workedatMerckasaSeniorScientistinPharmaceuticalResearch andDevelopmentand,duringthepursuitofhermastersdegree, participated in research and development projects for pediatric and adultnutritionalproductsatAbbottLaboratoriesRossProduct Division. Dr.Keyhanihasauthoredorco-authoredover15peer-reviewed publications. She has presented numerous posters and presentations in the bioanalytical domain, and actively participates in the Global CRO Council, a forum for CRO leaders to openly discuss bioanalysis andtheregulatorychallengesuniquetotheoutsourcingindustry. Dr. Keyhani received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Ohio State University, with a PhD from McGill University.'