Amirreza Keyvanfar | Infectious diseases | Editorial Board Member

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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.

Bárbara Guimarães | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Bárbara Guimarães | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Federal University of the Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys (FAMMUC/UFVJM), Brazil.

Bárbara Mendes Guimarães is a nurse and university professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Mucuri (FAMMUC/UFVJM), with a strong focus on public and collective health. She holds a Master’s degree in Technology, Environment, and Society and specializes in emergency care and health education. Her work integrates teaching, research, and community outreach, particularly in the areas of health equity for marginalized populations. She has published in national and international journals and is dedicated to advancing inclusive healthcare through education and grassroots engagement.

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Professional Experience 💼

Bárbara currently serves as a substitute professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Mucuri (FAMMUC/UFVJM), where she also works as a nurse assigned to the same faculty. Her work includes teaching theoretical-practical subjects in public and collective health. She is actively involved in university extension programs, engaging directly with the community through popular education and professional training initiatives in the health sector.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Her expertise includes public and collective health, health equity, popular education, and mental health. She is skilled in coordinating research and extension projects focused on underserved populations, particularly quilombolas, indigenous communities, and the black population. She is also experienced in clinical care and academic teaching, with strong competencies in mentoring undergraduate students in research initiatives.

Teaching Experience👨‍🏫

Bárbara Mendes Guimarães has served as a substitute professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Mucuri (FAMMUC/UFVJM), where she teaches theoretical and practical subjects in the field of public and collective health. Her academic role involves designing and delivering content in courses related to community health, health equity, and professional practice for medical and nursing students. She also mentors undergraduate research projects and actively participates in extension activities that bridge classroom learning with real-world health challenges. Her teaching emphasizes popular education methodologies and the integration of clinical knowledge with community-based healthcare approaches.

Awards & Honors 🏅

Bárbara has contributed significantly to academic literature with publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Discover Public Health and Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales, both in 2025. She is also a contributing author to the book Rizoma III: Saúde Coletiva & Instituições, published in 2021 by Paco Editorial. She has participated in collaborative research efforts and served with the journal Research, Society and Development during 2022–2023.

Research Interests 🔍

Bárbara’s research is centered on public health equity with a specific emphasis on marginalized groups. Her recent work includes a completed study on the mental health of the transgender population in Teófilo Otoni and ongoing research addressing type 2 diabetes in rural communities. She is committed to advancing inclusive health policies and improving care practices through academic and community-based initiatives.

Publications Top Notes: 📝

       1  Title: Self-care practices and use of medicinal plants by elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a Brazilian rural                                   community
           Authors: Bárbara Mendes Guimarães; Jandesson Mendes Coqueiro; Dilceu Silveira Tolentino Júnior; Amanda Soares Gama; Beatriz Magalhães;             Lúcia Pedroso Lucas; Gracimério José Guarneire; Márcio Coutinho de Souza; Caio Cesar de Souza Alves; Alessandra de Paula Carli
           Journal: Discover Public Health

      2. Title: Factors associated with adherence and non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy in Brazil: a systematic review and meta-analysis
          Authors: Hugo de Sousa Leal Neto; Ana Luísa Barreto Triverio; Edineide Souza Granja da Costa; Bárbara Mendes Guimarães; Carlos Roberto                  Sales; Élida Lúcia Ferreira Assunção; Adeandro-Cley Ferreira Sousa; Ana Gabriela Fontes Rodrigues; Paulo Corjesu Brito Alves
          Journal: Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales   

      3. Title: FAMMUCidade: comunicação em saúde por meio de um ambiente virtual
         Authors: Ana Carolina Damasceno Cavalcanti; Isabela de Melo Silva; Allana Aparecida Maciel Costa; Caroline Lopes De Amorim; Arthur Leandro             Ribeiro De Freitas; Toscanini Barcellos De Oliveira; Danilo Pereira Bispo; Tâmaro Chagas Mendes; Bárbara Mendes Guimarães; Giullio Piettro                 Gomes Da Silva et al.
         Journal: Revista Ciência em Extensão

      4. Title: Práticas terapêuticas com plantas medicinais para o tratamento do Diabetes Mellitus
          Authors: Bárbara Mendes Guimarães; Karla Antunes Ramos; Marcio Coutinho de Souza; Mauro Lúcio Franco; Caio César de Souza Alves;                        Alessandra de Paula Carli; Jandesson Mendes Coqueiro
          Journal: Research, Society and Development                    

Mawahib A AHMED | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mawahib A AHMED | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Qassim University Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mawahib Al-Haj Ali Ahmed is a distinguished Professor of Microbiology at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. With over a decade of experience in parasitology, microbiology, and veterinary medicine, she has significantly contributed to understanding and controlling intestinal nematodes using plant-based and biological agents. Fluent in both Arabic and English, she has an international academic and research footprint, having worked extensively in South Africa and Sudan before moving to Saudi Arabia.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Mawahib earned her Ph.D. in 2013 from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where her dissertation focused on the Integrated Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes Using Medicinal Plants and Biocontrol Agents. She completed her Master’s degree in 2010 at the same institution, researching Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Small Ruminants: Epidemiology, Anthelmintic Efficacy, and Tannin Effects. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (Honors) in 2005 from the University of Khartoum, Sudan.

💼 Experience

Dr. Ahmed has held multiple research and academic roles. She currently serves as a Professor at Qassim University. Previously, she was a Research Fellow and Principal Researcher at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, working on parasite control in livestock. She also served as a Lecturer in Animal Health and contributed to plant chemical analysis with ICFR. Her expertise includes diagnostic parasitology, laboratory microbiology, and veterinary education, as well as participation in multiple international conferences and collaborative research projects.

🔬 Research Interests

Her research focuses on the biological control of parasitic diseases, especially using medicinal plants and fungi. She is particularly interested in tackling liver flukes and gastrointestinal nematodes, diseases with major impacts on both animal and human health. Dr. Ahmed also works on epidemiological mapping, parasite resistance, and environmentally sustainable veterinary interventions. Her work bridges traditional parasitology with modern microbiological techniques.

🏆 Awards & Memberships

Dr. Mawahib is a proud member of several professional societies, including the South African Society of Animal Science (SASAS), the Golden Key Society (UKZN), the Sudan Veterinary Council, and the Sudan Veterinary Union. She has participated in continental forums such as the CAADP Partnership Platform Meetings in South Africa. Her academic achievements and community impact have positioned her as a leading figure in veterinary parasitology in Africa and the Middle East.

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Here are Dr. Ahmed’s notable peer-reviewed publications, complete with hyperlinks, journals, and citation format:

Ahmed M. and Alharbi B. (2025). Epidemiological Trends and Progress in Schistosomiasis Elimination in Saudi Arabia (2021–2023).
👉 Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, 15(45).
📝 Cited by articles pending due to recent publication.

Ahmed M., Elamin A., Baha Saeed M., Laing M. (2024). Ovicidal effect of ethanolic extracts of selected plants on eggs of liver flukes in vitro.
👉 Helminthologia, 61(4): 300–307.
📝 Cited by 1 article (as of 2025).

Alharbi B. and Ahmed M. (2024). Epidemiological Mapping of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Saudi Arabia.
👉 Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, 14(3): 1281–1288.
📝 Cited by 2 articles.

Ketshabile W.G., Moyo M., Ahmed M., Nsahlai I.V. (2019). Feeding behavior of sheep and goats grazing on grass-legume pastures.
👉 Journal of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 1(1): 003.
📝 Cited by 5 articles.

Ahmed M.A., Basha N.A., Laing M., Nsahlai I.V. (2017). Aloe ferox effects on nematodes and sheep weight gain.
👉 HSOA Journal of Animal Research and Veterinary Science, 1(1): 003.
📝 Cited by 7 articles.

Ahmed M.A. (2016). Seasonal dynamics of internal parasite infections in small ruminants.
👉 U. of K. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, 7(1): 14–21.
📝 ISSN: 243456 – Cited by 3 articles.

Ahmed M.A. et al. (2015). Forage degradability across seasons and species in South Africa.
👉 African Journal of Agricultural Research, 10(11): 1312–1319.
📝 Cited by 9 articles.

Ahmed M.A., Basha N.A., Laing M., Nsahlai I.V. (2014). Wattle tannins for nematode control in sheep.
👉 Proceedings of the Australian Society of Animal Production, 30.
📝 ISBN: 0728-5965 – Cited by 4 articles.