Portrait photo of Wardiya Afshar SaberResearch Fellow in Neurology
Boston Childrens Hospital

What motivates your work at HMS?
My research focuses on ultra-rare diseases. To me, there is no greater motivation than knowing that my research has palpable benefits for children and their families.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Mentorship. Seeing students grow and become scientists is a very rewarding experience.

Looking forward, what are you most excited about this year?
Through my role in the Harvard Medical School Postdoc Association, I'm excited to continue the work of building an inclusive community in which postdocs are empowered and supported in their current and future endeavors.