Amirreza Keyvanfar | Infectious diseases | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Amirreza Keyvanfar | Infectious diseases | Editorial Board Member

Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran | Iran

Dr. Amirreza Keyvanfar is a medical researcher with an MD-MPH background whose work integrates clinical insight with cellular and molecular scientific approaches to advance understanding of infectious and tropical diseases. His research interests span disease pathogenesis, diagnostic innovation, therapeutic response assessment, epidemiology, and surveillance, with particular emphasis on linking biological mechanisms to clinical outcomes. He has developed strong expertise in scientific writing, research methodology, study design, biostatistics, and data analysis using platforms such as PRISM, SPSS, R, and STATA. His early achievements in competitive biology inspired a sustained commitment to exploring the molecular foundations of human disease, a pursuit strengthened through rigorous medical and public health training. Dr. Keyvanfar’s work bridges clinical and laboratory sciences, contributing publications derived from aligning patient characteristics with emerging evidence. In addition to his experience in clinical research, he possesses hands-on proficiency in core laboratory techniques, including gene extraction, PCR, gel documentation, blotting, electrophoresis, ELISA, hemagglutination assays, chromatography, microbiological culture, and spectrophotometry, enabling him to investigate disease mechanisms across multiple scales. His research philosophy centers on integrating practical clinical problem-solving with robust analytical and molecular methods to generate meaningful insights that improve diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic strategies, and public health decision-making. Through his role in infectious disease research, he continues to contribute to multidisciplinary efforts aimed at understanding emerging health threats and enhancing evidence-based approaches to disease prevention and management.

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Featured Publications

Najafiarab, H., Farzaneh, F., Keyvanfar, A., & Talebian, N. (2025). Application of amniotic membrane to effectively treat chronic cervicitis: A case series. Cell Journal (Yakhteh).

Yadegarynia, D., Keyvanfar, A., Keramati, A., Najafiarab, H., Norouzi, S., Soleimani, S., Bodaghi, A., Arshi, S., Tehrani, S., Sharafi, F., et al. (2025). A national report on 2024 dengue fever outbreak in Iran: Has the game changed? BMC Infectious Diseases.

Mardani, M., Keyvanfar, A., & Mardani, S. (2025). Measles resurgence in Iran: A preventable public health crisis. Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Abolghasemi, S., Ghazi, M., Ziaie, S., Mahboubi, A., Gachkar, L., Keyvanfar, A., & Naeimipoor, M. (2025).

Comparison of the efficacy of povidone-iodine with mupirocin in decolonizing Staphylococcus aureus from the nasal cavity of healthcare workers: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Infectious Disorders – Drug Targets.

Hala Raslan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Paper Award

Prof. Hala Raslan | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Paper Award

Doctor National Research Centre Egypt

Dr. Hala Mohamed Zaki Raslan is a distinguished Professor of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at the National Research Centre, where she also serves as a Consultant in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Her extensive expertise spans decades, with significant contributions to clinical practice, research, and academia.

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Education 🎓

  • M.B.B.Ch (1985), Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University – Graduated with Very Good and Honor.
  • M.Sc. in Internal Medicine (1990), Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University – Thesis: Plasma Fibronectin and Serum Procollagen III Peptide in Hypertension.
  • M.D. in Internal Medicine (1997), Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University – Thesis: Dyslipidemia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Experience 🏥

  • Professor of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, National Research Centre.
  • Consultant of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Medical Services Unit, National Research Centre.
  • Supervises M.Sc. and M.D. theses, shaping the next generation of medical professionals.
  • Member and treasurer of the Egyptian Society of Internal Medicine.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Cardiovascular risk factors (conventional and non-conventional).
  • Secondary osteoporosis in adults.
  • Biomarkers for rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes-related complications.
  • Genetic contributions to autoimmune diseases.

Awards 🏆

  • Contributor to multiple nationally and internationally funded research projects.
  • Reviewer for prestigious journals such as Archive of Medical Science, Genes and Immunity, and Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis.
  • Associate Editor of the Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Apolipoprotein E gene polymorphism and risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Precision phenotyping in heart failure and pattern clustering of ultrasound data for the assessment of diastolic dysfunction

Potential value of circulating microRNA-126 and microRNA-210 as biomarkers for type 2 diabetes with coronary artery disease

Association of angiotensin converting enzyme gene (I/D) polymorphism with hypertension and type 2 diabetes.

Malondialdehyde and coenzyme Q10 in platelets and serum in type 2 diabetes mellitus: correlation with glycemic control

Assessment of the− 174G/C (rs1800795) and− 572G/C (rs1800796) interleukin 6 gene polymorphisms in Egyptian patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Clinical features of Behcet’s disease in Egypt