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.

Sherzodbek Tashbaev | Microplastic | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sherzodbek Tashbaev | Microplastic | Best Researcher Award

Docent | Andijan state university | Uzbekistan

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sherzodbek Tashbaev is a researcher and academic specializing in microbiology, biochemistry, and environmental sciences, with a particular focus on biogas production and microplastic pollution. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology and Biochemistry at Andijan State University in Uzbekistan. He completed his doctoral studies at the Institute of Microbiology of the Uzbek Academy of Sciences, where his research centered on methane-producing microorganisms for biogas generation. His academic background also includes studies in biological and ecological sciences, with early research on plant characteristics and the physical development of children in urban environments. Over his career, he has combined fundamental microbiological research with applied environmental studies, contributing to the development of innovative methods for environmental monitoring. He is a co-inventor on utility model patents related to devices for collecting microplastic samples in water, reflecting his active role in advancing environmental technologies. His scientific work is widely published in international peer-reviewed journals, covering topics such as thermophilic methanogenic fermentation, river microplastic pollution in Central Asia, nanoparticle biosynthesis, enzyme research, and drug delivery systems. He has served on conference organizing committees and received international scholarships, underscoring his engagement in academic and scientific communities. Through his interdisciplinary research and collaborative projects, he contributes to both environmental protection and the development of sustainable biotechnological solutions.

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Featured Publications

Frank, Y., Khusanov, A., Yuldashov, M., Vorobiev, E., Rakhmatullina, S., Rednikin, A., Tashbaev, S., Mamatkarimova, S., Ruchkina, K., Namozov, S., Turaev, L., Sobirov, J., Yuldashev, A., & Vorobiev, D. (2023). Microplastics in the Syr Darya River tributaries, Uzbekistan. Water, 15(20), 3698.

Makhsumkhanov, A. A., Pulatova, O. M., Alimova, B. Kh., Sadullaev, S. T., Tashbaev, S. A., Sarynsakhodzhaev, A. R., Karimov, M. K., Kurbanov, M. K., Saidov, D. Sh., Sharopov, U. B., Rashidov, K. Yu., Usmanov, A. Yu., Shermatov, Zh. Z., & Payzullakhanov, M. S. (2023). Biogas production based on thermophilic methanogenic fermentation of chicken manure. Applied Solar Energy, 59(5), 770–777.

Khusanov, A., Sabirov, O., Frank, Y., Vorobev, D., Vorobev, E., Rakhmatullina, S., Tashbaev, S., Mamatkarimova, S., Yakhyoyev, A., & Juraev, M. (2025). Microplastic pollution of the Zarafshan river tributary in Samarkand and Navoi regions of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Green Analytical Chemistry, 100200.

A., Frank, Y., Abduvalieva, M., et al. (2025). Characteristics of microplastic pollution in the rivers of the Fergana Valley, Central Asia. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 197, 896.

Patel, B., Shahvej, S., Priyadarshi, G., Modi, U., Bhatia, D., Tashbaev, S., Solanki, R., Sahoo, D. K., & Patel, A. (2025). Priestia endophytica mediated biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles: Characterization, biocompatibility and anticancer activity. Oxford Open Materials Science, 5(1), itaf015.