Effat Alizadeh – Cancer Biophotonics Studies – Best Researcher Award

Effat Alizadeh - Cancer Biophotonics Studies - Best Researcher Award

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences - Iran

AUTHOR PROFILE

SCOPUS

🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Effat Alizadeh’s academic journey began with a strong foundation in Cell and Molecular Biology, earning her B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Alzahra University and Shahid Beheshti University, respectively. Her passion for medical biotechnology led her to pursue a Ph.D. at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, where she specialized in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. She further enhanced her expertise with a postdoctoral fellowship in cell and gene therapy at Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

🔬 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

As an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Biotechnology at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Alizadeh has been instrumental in advancing biomedical research and education. She teaches courses on genetic engineering, bioinformatics, and stem cell applications, mentoring future scientists in medical biotechnology and regenerative medicine. Her leadership has played a crucial role in shaping innovative research programs.

🧪 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

Her research focuses on stem cell biology, tissue engineering, and epigenetics, particularly in the application of RNA interference and microRNA technology. She has contributed significantly to regenerative medicine, developing novel cell-based therapies for macular degeneration and liver diseases. Her work in mesenchymal stem cell differentiation has paved the way for advancements in personalized medicine.

🏆 ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Alizadeh has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Top Young Researcher Award in Medical Universities (2023) and the Top Researcher Award at the Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences (2017). She has also secured competitive research scholarships and ranked among the top students in national entrance exams, showcasing her academic excellence.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Her groundbreaking research in stem cell therapy and gene editing has significantly influenced medical biotechnology. Through active participation in international conferences and scientific committees, she has contributed to global discussions on advanced medical sciences. Her collaborations with leading research institutions have helped bridge the gap between laboratory research and clinical applications.

📚 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Alizadeh’s contributions extend beyond research, as she has authored influential books on cancer signaling, tissue engineering, and molecular biology. Her patents in stem cell differentiation and biomedical imaging technologies highlight her innovative spirit. She continues to explore new frontiers in regenerative medicine, aiming to revolutionize treatments for chronic diseases through advanced biotechnological solutions.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

  • Autophagy-based therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma: from standard treatments to combination therapy, oncolytic virotherapy, and targeted nanomedicines

    • Authors: F. Rahdan, F. Abedi, H. Dianat-Moghadam, M. Taghizadeh, E. Alizadeh
    • Journal: Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 2025
  • Histidine-tagged dialdehyde cellulose nanoparticles to study the co-treatment effect of curcumin and 3-methyladenine on HepG2 cells

    • Authors: S. Sharifi, E. Alizadeh, S. Vaghefi Moghaddam, L. Alidoust, P. Keshavarz
    • Journal: Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, 2025
  • Bactericidal Activity and Biofilm Eradication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Liposome-Encapsulated Piperacillin/Tazobactam

    • Authors: S.A. Fesendouz, H. Hamishehkar, E. Alizadeh, S. Yousefi, M. Milani
    • Journal: BioNanoScience, 2025
  • Innovative approaches to tissue engineering: Utilizing decellularized extracellular matrix hydrogels for mesenchymal stem cell transport

    • Authors: F. Soltanmohammadi, A. Mahmoudi Gharehbaba, E. Alizadeh, Y. Javadzadeh
    • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025
  • Isolation and Preliminary Characterization of a Novel scFv against SARS-CoV-2: an Experimental and Computational Analysis

    • Authors: S. Jahandar-Lashaki, S. Farajnia, E. Alizadeh, A. Tanoumand, M.K. Hosseini
    • Journal: Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology, 2025