Mimi R. Borrelli, MBBS, PhD, MSc, MBA Cand, is the Associate Director, Franchise Lead for Belotero in the Global Medical Affairs department at Merz Aesthetic. She has a diverse background ranging from plastic surgery clinical practice, skin stem cell research, and industry. Mimi began her academic journey in the UK; she obtained a BSc in Experimental Psychology, an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience, and an MBBS from King’s College London before moving the US in 2017. Her passion for regenerative medicine led her to Stanford University in 2017, where she conducted research on skin stem cells, fibroblast heterogeneity, and wound healing. Her contributions during this time earned her a PhD, awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. After her time in the laboratory, Mimi transitioned into clinical practice as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident at Brown University. In 2023, she transitioned into industry; her first role in the Medical Affairs industry was as a Medical Science Liaison with AVITA Medical, a regenerative medicine company. In 2024, she took on the role as an Associate Medical Director with the Global Medical Affairs team at Merz Aesthetic. Mimi has a passion for research and has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, numerous research grants, and has presented at numerous at prestigious national and international conferences throughout her career.

Alongside her commitment to advancing the intersection of aesthetics and regenerative medicine, she is passionate about teaching and has been a tutor for the sciences and math for 13 years. Outside of her professional endeavors, Mimi enjoys making music, fine art painting, tennis, and yoga.