Senior Scientist
AstraZeneca
Dr. Wafaa N. Aldhafiri, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at AstraZeneca, where she applies her expertise in clinical pharmacology and pharmacokinetics to advance drug development and personalized medicine. Originally from Saudi Arabia, Dr. Aldhafiri earned her PhD and MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, following a Bachelor's degree from King Saud University.
Throughout her academic and professional journey, Dr. Aldhafiri has distinguished herself through both scientific excellence and leadership. She is a two-time recipient of the ASCPT Presidential Trainee Award (2023, 2025), reflecting her impactful contributions to translational and clinical pharmacology research.
In addition to her role at AstraZeneca, she is deeply engaged in professional service and mentoring, serving as Vice Chair for the Early Career Community at ASCPT and contributing to scientific programming at ASPET. Dr. Aldhafiri is also an emerging voice in science communication, sharing insights on pharmaceutical innovation through her blog, which features commentary on industry trends, policy, and scientific developments.