Dr. Zahra Figueredo serves as Research and Technical Director to SCHI.

She holds a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Nutritional Science from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; a medical degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Ontario, Canada; and has had training in allopathic and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the United States, Canada, as well as in Europe.

Her eclectic training includes cosmetic and pathological dermatology, aesthetic medicine, and pharmaceutical compounding. Dr. Zahra is not only an outstanding scientist who translates basic research into clinical applications, but also a successful entrepreneur, instructor to various universities and medical schools, as well as has had numerous public speaking engagements.

Her years of extensive experience in Stem Cell Medicine come from being involved in the Research and Development (R and D) of the techniques successfully utilized not only here at SCHI, but also those used at various clinics throughout the world. Dr. Zahra is a member of an elite group trained, licensed, and certified by the International Consortium of Cell Therapy and Immunotherapy (ICCTI).