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Hello! I’m Dr. Mojgan Rezvani, an executive academic leader with over 25 years of experience advancing institutional growth, program innovation, and research impact across post-secondary and healthcare sectors. As Executive Dean of Health Sciences at Durham College and Associate Dean at Humber College, I guide strategic program design, regulatory alignment, and applied research commercialization, while championing inclusive, community-based education models that meet industry needs and social accountability.
I build cross-sector partnerships with hospitals, Indigenous communities, and regulators; secure research funding, lead accreditation, and foster work-integrated learning and EDIB in curricula. My work centers on turning ideas into scalable, evidence-informed changes that enhance student success, program quality, and community impact.
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English
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Work Experience
Executive Dean, Health Sciences at Durham College, Faculty of Health Sciences
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Executive leadership for a $30M+ faculty portfolio spanning 22 programs; led strategic enrolment planning, accreditation readiness, expansion of simulation-based learning, and work-integrated learning partnerships with hospitals and regulatory bodies.
Adjunct Professor, Master of Biotechnology at Northeastern University, Faculty of Science
January 1, 2022 - November 9, 2025Developed and delivered competency-based graduate curriculum in Biotechnology; modernized curriculum to align with industry needs; provided one-on-one academic and career advising.
Associate Dean, Biomedical Science and Health Regulation at Humber College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Directed five programs; managed a $7M budget; modernized research laboratories and teaching spaces; strengthened work-integrated learning partnerships with regulatory agencies and industry.
Associate Dean, Wellness at Humber College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Provided academic and operational leadership for 10 programs; managed $15M in funding; expanded pathways and micro-credentials in wellness and digital health; launched strategic partnerships to boost employability.
Program Coordinator/Professor/PI, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs Programs at Humber College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Designed and implemented Humber’s flagship Biotechnology program; built a state-of-the-art biotech lab; secured Health Canada internship partnerships; led program reviews and accreditation.
Scientist in Residence at Humber College, School of Health Sciences
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Conducted applied research on BioSteel; secured NSERC and Humber-Guelph funding; mentored faculty and students on grant writing and research design.
Professor, Bioscience, Kinesiology, Fitness Program at University of Guelph / Humber College School of Health Sciences
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Developed interdisciplinary coursework and supervised advanced laboratory work; integrated real-world applications across biology, kinesiology, and applied health science.
Research Associate, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at Duke University Health System
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Led multidisciplinary research in cardiogenetics, stem cell biology, and molecular profiling; contributed to NIH grant proposals and publications.
Director and Research Fellow, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology and Gene Therapy at Harvard Medical School / Brigham & Women’s Hospital
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Directed cardiovascular gene therapy lab; authored multi-year grant proposals; advanced gene therapy strategies and translational research.
Research Director/Lab Manager, Toronto Cardiac Gene Unit (TCGU) / Toronto General Hospital at University of Toronto / Toronto General Hospital
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000Managed Human Genome Project research team; mentored undergraduate researchers; coordinated genomic profiling and data security protocols.
Laboratory Assistant, Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics at University of Toronto / Sick Children’s Hospital
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995Supported muscular dystrophy gene therapy trials and performed molecular analyses.
Teaching Assistant at York University
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994Instructed laboratories and tutorials in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Natural Science, and Human Anatomy.
Education
Postdoctoral Fellow, Cardiovascular Gene Therapy at Harvard Medical School / Brigham & Women’s Hospital
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003Ph.D., Medical Sciences at University of Toronto
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000M.Sc., Biology at York University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994B.Sc. (Spec. Hons.), Biology at York University
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1992M.Sc. in Adolescence Education at D’YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Qualifications
College Leadership Excellence Certificate
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Indigenous Canada Certificate
March 1, 2019 - November 9, 2025Risk Group 2 Human Pathogen and Toxins License
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024Indigenous Canada Certificate
March 1, 2019 - November 9, 2025Public Health Agency of Canada Risk Group 2 License
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024OCT Teaching License #638918
January 1, 2013 - November 9, 2025Teaching Excellence Program
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Stanford University: Strategic Thinking for Growing Your Enterprise
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016Stanford University: Scaling Up Your Venture
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
June 1, 2016 - November 9, 2025Humber College: Pathways to Human Rights Education & Action
June 1, 2016 - November 9, 2025Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) License
January 1, 2013 - November 9, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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