Researcher | Iran University of Medical Sciences | Iran
Dr. Homa Rasoolijazi, PhD, is a distinguished Professor at the Iran University of Medical Sciences, specializing in anatomical sciences and neuroscience with a strong focus on neurodegenerative diseases, neuroprotection, and aging research. She earned her PhD in Anatomical Sciences from Iran University of Medical Sciences (2007) following her MSc in Anatomy from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (1995) and her BSc in Physiotherapy from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (1987). She also completed international research training as a pre-doctoral research associate at Linköpings University, Sweden, where she expanded her expertise in biomedicine and neuroanatomical methods. Professionally, she has served for decades as an educator, researcher, and mentor, teaching anatomy, neuroanatomy, and embryology to medical, PhD, and allied health students while also supervising research projects and contributing to international scientific forums. Her research interests lie in Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, cerebellar ataxia, neuroprotection through antioxidants, and the cellular mechanisms of brain aging. Her diverse research skills include advanced neuroscience methods such as HRP tracing, stereotaxic surgery, histological and immunohistochemical techniques, molecular biology methods including PCR and electrophoresis, tissue culture, and electron microscopy. She has authored and co-authored numerous research papers in high-impact journals indexed in Scopus, PubMed, and IEEE, as well as several academic books on anatomy and neuroanatomy in Persian, which are widely used in medical education. Her contributions have been recognized through active participation in national and international congresses, scientific editorial roles, and collaborative projects addressing key issues in neurodegeneration. She has further enriched the academic community by training the next generation of researchers and clinicians, while also engaging in community-oriented educational initiatives. In conclusion, Dr. Rasoolijazi’s outstanding academic background, long-standing professional service, significant publication record, and dedication to advancing neuroscience research and education position her as a highly accomplished scholar whose work continues to impact science, medicine, and society.
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Featured Publications
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Ghorbani, Z., Sani, M., Aghighi, Z., Moghaddam, M. H., Eskandari, N., Mohammadbagheri, E., Fathi, M., Shenasandeh, Z., Fotouhi, F., Abdollahifar, M. A., Salehi, M., Bayat, A. H., Meftahi, G. H., Aliaghaei, A., & Rasoolijazi, H. (2024). 3-acetylpyridine induced behavioral dysfunction and neuronal loss in the striatum and hippocampus of adult male rats. Annals of Anatomy – Anatomischer Anzeiger, 252, Article 152185.
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Eslami Farsani, M., Razavi, S., Rasoolijazi, H., Esfandiary, E., Seyedebrahimi, R., & Ababzadeh, S. (2023). Neuroprotective effects of rosemary extract on white matter of prefrontal cortex in old rats. Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences.
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Sabaei, M., Rahimian, S., Ketabforoush, A. H. M. E., Rasoolijazi, H., Zamani, B., Hajiakhoundi, F., Soleimani, M., Shahidi, G., & Faramarzi, M. (2023). Salivary levels of disease-related biomarkers in the early stages of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease: A cross-sectional study. IBRO Neuroscience Reports, 14, 285-292.
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Bavi, S., Navazesh, A., Rasoolijazi, H., Zavvari, F., Soleimani, M., & Karimzadeh, F. (2023). Modulatory effect of exercise on reactive astrocytes in the somatosensory cortex of epileptic rats. Sport Sciences for Health, 1-8.
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Navazesh, A., Rasoolijazi, H., Rahmani, G., Bavi, S., Vahabzadeh, G., Soleimani, M., & Karimzadeh, F. (2023). Modulatory effect of neurotrophic factors on the TRPV1 expression: Possible mechanisms involved in the antiepileptic effect of exercise. Archives of Neuroscience, 10(1).