Our team consists of scientists, medical researchers and front-line doctors. Our perspective is fresh. We listen and we collaborate as we adapt to emerging science.
NeuEra is headquartered in Markham, Canada.
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HAMED HASHEMI, PRESIDENT / INTERIM CEO AND DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Hashemi is an academically and professionally trained medical doctor with 20+ years of experience in healthcare and scientific research. With his experience as a medical professional, he recognized early into his medical career that there was an existing need to improve current clinical practices. He noticed the gaps in developing socially responsible novel treatment options in areas of unmet pharmacological and medical treatments. Dr. Hashemi’s visionary approach led him to start NeuEra Pharmaceuticals in order to develop better treatment options that are patient-centric. Dr. Hashemi is continuously being recognized for his novel formulations and innovative approach within the pharma world.
Board of Directors
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ANTONIETTE GRECO, DIRECTOR
Antoniette Greco started her career as a renowned hair stylist. She later ventured into education, becoming a teacher educating and mentoring young successful up and coming professionals within the beauty industry. Antoniette’s career began to shift into real estate investment after realizing that she was a natural for reconstruction and development. Today Antoniette finds herself the owner of several properties and successful business ventures within the construction field. She single handedly runs these companies, overseeing all operations. With an entrepreneurial mindset and as a mother of two daughters, Antoniette has learned to optimize her time management skills between her personal and professional life as she continues to grow and expand her empire.


Management Team
DR. MAHDI SHAHSAVAND, PhD
Scientific Director: Dr. Mahdi PhD is a Molecular and cellular biochemist with 30+ years of experience developing drugs and conducting basic research.
Dr. Shahsavand is a molecular biologist and biotechnologist with 15+ years of experience as a scientist, university faculty member, researcher and biotech project manager in related fields. He has developed a novel biosynthesis platform utilizing gene editing methods in microorganism and metabolic pathways. Dr. Shahsavand is recognized for his novel metabolic engineering project to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients in Pichia Pastoris. His passion for innovation and trailblazing approach has led him to help start NeuEra Pharmaceuticals.
MAHSHID AMIRI
Lab Manager: Mahshid Amiri has 10+ years experience as R&D, quality control, quality assurance within the food industry.
Mahshid is an EMBA and Food Science Specialist with 15+ years of experience in the food industry as a research and development manager, food R&D project leader, quality assurance and quality control assistance, food lab manager and project leader. Mahshid has a background in food science, food quality, HACCP, GMPs, food product development, food regulation and food processing. With a passion for food and edible recipes, Mahshid has over 4 years of experience in Cannabis R&D and development of edible goods; designing, formulating and executing trials for new food products.