Mehdi Bamorovat | Parasitology | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Mehdi Bamorovat, Parasitology, Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Leishmaniasis Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

Summary:

Dr. Mehdi Bamorovat is an Assistant Professor of Medical Parasitology at the Leishmaniasis Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran. He completed his Ph.D. in Medical Parasitology from the School of Medicine at Kerman University of Medical Sciences, where his thesis focused on the risk factors for anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis. Prior to his Ph.D., he obtained an M.Sc. in Veterinary Parasitology and a B.Sc. in Veterinary Laboratory Sciences from Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman.

Throughout his career, Dr. Bamorovat has been actively involved in research and teaching, with a particular emphasis on parasitic infections and their impact on public health. He has published over 79 research articles and has been involved in approximately 54 research projects. His research interests encompass various aspects of medical parasitology, including anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis, veterinary parasitology, epidemiology, control measures, host immune responses, and zoonotic parasitic diseases.

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👩‍🎓Education & Qualification:

Ph.D. in Medical Parasitology

  • School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences
  • Location: Kerman, Iran
  • Duration: 2013-2019
  • Supervisor: Prof. Iraj Sharifi

M.Sc. in Veterinary Parasitology

  • Department of Pathobiology, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
  • Location: Kerman, Iran
  • Duration: 2008-2010
  • Supervisor: Prof. Mohammad Hossein Radfar

B.Sc. in Veterinary Laboratory Sciences

  • Department of Pathobiology, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
  • Location: Kerman, Iran
  • Duration: 2005-2008
  • Supervisor: Dr. Hassan Sheybani

Professional Experience:  

Dr. Mehdi Bamorovat has extensive professional experience in the field of medical parasitology. He began his career as a Research Assistant at the Leishmaniasis Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, in 2011. During this time, he contributed to various research projects and gained valuable insights into the field. In 2019, he was appointed as an Assistant Professor at the Leishmaniasis Research Center, where he continues to conduct research and teach medical parasitology. Throughout his career, Dr. Bamorovat has been involved in numerous research endeavors, publishing over 79 research articles and participating in about 54 research projects. His expertise and contributions have earned him recognition, including being named the premier researcher in the Kerman province and at the Kerman University of Medical Sciences. He is committed to advancing the field of medical parasitology through his research, teaching, and academic leadership.

Research Interest:

Anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis: Dr. Bamorovat investigates the risk factors associated with anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis, particularly in unresponsive and responsive patients. This includes studying the epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and clinical manifestations of the disease to develop effective control strategies.

Veterinary parasitology: His research also extends to veterinary parasitology, where he examines parasitic infections affecting animals, particularly livestock. This may involve evaluating the pathogenesis, host-parasite interactions, and diagnostic methods for parasitic diseases in animals.

Epidemiology and control of parasitic infections: Dr. Bamorovat explores the epidemiological factors contributing to the spread of parasitic infections, as well as the development and implementation of control measures. This includes assessing the efficacy of existing interventions and identifying novel approaches for parasite control and prevention.

Host immune responses to parasitic infections: He investigates the immunological mechanisms underlying host-parasite interactions, including the immune response mounted against parasitic invaders. Understanding the host immune response is crucial for developing vaccines and immunotherapeutic strategies against parasitic diseases.

Zoonotic parasitic diseases: Dr. Bamorovat is interested in zoonotic parasitic infections, which are transmitted between animals and humans. He studies the transmission dynamics, reservoir hosts, and risk factors associated with zoonotic parasites to mitigate their impact on human and animal health.

Publication Top Noted:

“Leishmania tropica isolates from non-healed and healed patients in Iran: A molecular typing and phylogenetic analysis”

  • Journal: Microbial Pathogenesis
  • Volume: 116
  • Pages: 124-129
  • Year: 2018
  • Citations: 34

“The potential role and apoptotic profile of three medicinal plant extracts on Leishmania tropica by MTT assay, macrophage model and flow cytometry analysis”

  • Journal: Parasite Epidemiology and Control
  • Volume: 12
  • Article Number: e00201
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 32

“Seroprevalence of canine visceral leishmaniasis in southeast of Iran”

  • Journal: Journal of Parasitic Diseases
  • Volume: 38
  • Pages: 218-222
  • Year: 2014
  • Citations: 32

“Parasitological, serological and molecular study of Dirofilaria immitis in domestic dogs, southeastern Iran”

  • Journal: Iranian Journal of Parasitology
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 260
  • Year: 2017
  • Citations: 31

“Clinical features of anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in a major focus, Southeastern Iran, 1994–2014”

  • Journal: Iranian Journal of Parasitology
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 4
  • Pages: 544
  • Year: 2017
  • Citations: 30

 

Hossein Yousofi Darani | Parasitology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hossein Yousofi Darani, Parasitology, Best Researcher Award

Professor at Isfahan university of medical sciences, Iran

Summary:

Prof. Hossein Yousofi Darani is a distinguished researcher and academician specializing in medical parasitology and immunology. He earned his BSc in Public Health from Isfahan University, Iran, in 1985, followed by an MSc in Medical Parasitology from Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran, in 1989. He furthered his academic journey by obtaining a PhD in Medical Parasitology from Wales University, Bangor, UK, in 1997.

With extensive expertise in various laboratory techniques such as electrophoresis, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western immunoblotting, and protein purification, Prof. Yousofi Darani has made significant contributions to the field of parasitology. He is renowned for his research on cystic echinococcosis, focusing on laboratory diagnosis methods to enhance detection and management strategies for this parasitic infection.

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👩‍🎓Education & Qualification:

BSc in Public Health, 1985, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran

MSc in Medical Parasitology, 1989, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

PhD in Medical Parasitology, 1997, Wales University, Bangor, UK

Professional Experience:  

Prof. Hossein Yousofi Darani has extensive professional experience in the field of parasitology and public health. With a career spanning several decades, he has held various academic and research positions, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge in his field. Throughout his career, Prof. Darani has utilized a wide range of techniques, including electrophoresis, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western immunoblotting, protein purification, antibody production, immunohistochemistry, cell culture, and the development of rapid tests. He has been actively involved in scientific societies such as the British Society of Parasitology, the Korean Society of Parasitology, and the Iranian Society of Parasitology. Prof. Darani is also an accomplished author, having published several books and contributed chapters to prestigious publications, further solidifying his reputation as a leading expert in medical parasitology and immunology.

Research Interest:

Cystic Echinococcosis: Prof. Darani has a particular focus on laboratory diagnosis methods for human cystic echinococcosis, aiming to improve detection and management strategies for this parasitic infection.

Serine Proteases: He is involved in research on the immunology of serine proteases, investigating their mechanisms, structures, and evolutionary aspects. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the role of serine proteases in parasitic infections and related immunological responses.

Parasitic Diseases: Prof. Darani explores various parasitic diseases, including their epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. He seeks to develop innovative approaches for controlling and managing parasitic infections to improve public health outcomes.

Immunology: His research interests extend to immunological aspects related to parasitic infections, focusing on host-parasite interactions, immune responses, and the development of immune-based diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Publication Top Noted:

Evaluation of in vivo immune response activity and in vitro anti-cancer effect by Scrophularia megalantha

  • Authors: A Azadmehr, R Hajiaghaee, A Afshari, Z Amirghofran, M Refieian-Kopaei, HY Darani
  • Journal: J Med Plants Res
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 11
  • Pages: 2365-2368
  • Year: 2011
  • Citations: 100

The therapeutic potential of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells producing CXCL10 in a mouse melanoma lung metastasis model

  • Authors: H Mirzaei, H Salehi, RK Oskuee, A Mohammadpour, HR Mirzaei, HY Darani
  • Journal: Cancer letters
  • Volume: 419
  • Pages: 39-30
  • Year: 2018
  • Citations: 90

Albendazole and treatment of hydatid cyst: review of the literature

  • Authors: AB Dehkordi, B Sanei, M Yousefi, SM Sharafi, F Safarnezhad, R Jafari, HY Darani
  • Journal: Infectious Disorders-Drug Targets
  • Citations: 89
  • Year: 2019

Effects of Toxoplasma gondii and Toxocara canis antigens on WEHI-164 fibrosarcoma growth in a mouse model

  • Authors: HY Darani, H Shirzad, F Mansoori, N Zabardast, M Mahmoodzadeh
  • Journal: The Korean journal of parasitology
  • Volume: 47
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 175
  • Year: 2009
  • Citations: 77

Parasites and cancers: parasite antigens as possible targets for cancer immunotherapy

  • Authors: HY Darani, M Yousefi
  • Journal: Future Oncology
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue: 12
  • Pages: 1529-1535
  • Year: 2012
  • Citations: 74