2026-2027 Researchers

Diba nayeri

Diba is originally from Orange County, CA, and has been in Los Angeles since her undergraduate years at UCLA. She currently attends the Keck School of Medicine at USC and was inspired to pursue a research fellowship at CHLA to broaden her exposure to innovation in craniofacial research and develop foundational research skills. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, traveling, thrifting, and trying new restaurants.

deeba tabibi

Deeba is originally from Dallas, TX and is a medical student at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, TX. She was originally drawn to plastic and reconstructive surgery after working with patients undergoing breast cancer reconstruction during her third-year clinical rotations, and her interest deepened as she explored the breadth of the field. She joined the research fellowship at USC-CHLA to expand her knowledge on pediatric craniofacial reconstruction and research driven by clinical outcomes. Outside of medicine, she enjoys hiking, reading, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Sara yacoub

Sara is originally from Ohio and currently attends Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She pursued a research fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to gain additional research experience, learn from experts in the field, and broaden her exposure to emerging advances in plastic surgery. Outside of research, she enjoys exploring new cafés and restaurants, playing tennis, antique shopping, and discovering new places around LA.

jordan gasho

Jordan is originally from Washington, D.C., but has lived in California since her undergraduate years at USC. She currently attends the Keck School of Medicine at USC. She was drawn to plastic surgery for its head-to-toe scope and the open, visible nature of the procedures where outcomes are immediately tangible. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys running, buying candles, doing puzzles, baking new recipes, and going to country music concerts.