Dr. Adeli is the Head of Clinical Biochemistry in the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, as well as a Senior Scientist in the Molecular Medicine Program of the Research Institute, at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. He is also the current President of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC).
Since 1988, Dr. Adeli has been actively involved in molecular and clinical laboratory research. This past year, he has made significant contributions to the fight against COVID-19, which include the establishment of the IFCC Global Taskforce on COVID-19 to summarize, critically review, and disseminate the most up-to-date, evidence-based information about the novel coronavirus as well as provide recommendations regarding test implementation. Recently, he also initiated a COVID-19 Surveillance Program to monitor active infection and serological response in students of Toronto and surrounding areas.
