Research

Running projects:

Identification of microorganisms isolated of disposable containers for food packaging

Investigation on genetic reassortment of G protein related sequences and existence of Bovine

rotavirus segments in human rotaviruses in Tehran

Sequence analysis of VP7 (G protein) related gene in human rotaviruses & assessment of recombination between human and bovine sequences

Association study of IL17 gene polymorphism and Hepatitis B virus chronic infection

Study on frequency of HPV Genotypes on patients cervix in Esfahan (2012), using PCR.RDB method

Design of molecular diagnosis kit for avian infectious bronchitis

Serological (ELISA) and molecular (RT-PCR) investigation of Hepatitis E virus in Thalassemic patients with hepatitis C infection

Microbiology Monitoring of Sohan and its Production Line

Evaluation of immune response in stressed BALB/c mice inoculated with nucleoprotein- DNA influenza vaccine

Study on inactivation of model viruses suspended in human blood plasma using methylene blue/riboflavin and radiation

Study on Microorganisms isolated from Iranian Grapes and its Derivatives

Investigation the effects of Chitosan-natural antimicrobial substances based nano- emulsions coating on extending the shelf life of a Cucumber

Study of sensitivity of Caspian white fish (Rutillus frisii kutum) to Spring Viremia of Carp Virus (SVCV) by conventional and molecular detection methods

Completed projects:

Study on Bioinformatic application and its development on human & avian Influenza viruses diagnostic and vaccine design. In the other words, molecular dynamic modelling of Influenza viral proteins for predicting the Influenza vaccine subtype for annual vaccination of human / poultry in compare with current circulating Influenza viruses. Also, preparing data base for pandemic and endemic influenza viruses. (completed)

Safety, sterility and identity (comparing with circulating viruses) testing of split-inactivated trivalent human Influenza vaccine using for annual human vaccination in Iran, in collaboration with “Influenza Unit of Iran Pasteur Institute” and “Iran Food and Drug Administration” (completed)

Study on the situation of circulating human Influenza viruses in countryside chickens serums, in Collaboration with “Influenza Unit of Iran Pasteur Institute” (completed)

Study on “Gamma inactivation of Pestiviruses suspended in PBSA and foetal bovine serum (FBS) and its effects on biological properties of FBS (using for vaccine production), in collaboration with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Tehran (Completed)

Study on “UV-laser (266 and 355 nm) and continuous UV (254nm) inactivation of pestiviruses suspended in PBSA and FBS, and its effects on biological properties of FBS, in collaboration with Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) of Iran Veterinary Organisation  (Completed)

Study on Detection of Avian Bronchitis and Avian Newcastle viruses using RT-PCR, in Collaboration with National Research Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NRCGEB) (Completed)

Stimulation of E.Coli growth by UV and low power laser, in collaboration with “Laser Research Institute” of Shahid Beheshti University (Completed)

Study on prevalence of Hepatitis A virus and Parvoviruses in blood donors. In collaboration with “Iran National Blood Transfusion Organization” (Completed)

Study on prevalence of Influenza viruses (H5, H7, H9) in humans who are working in poultry farms and slaughterhouses. In collaboration with “Influenza Unit of Iran Pasteur Institute” (Completed)

Study on determination of heterogenicity of influenza viruses isolated from Tehran and Shiraz Cities during the year of 2004-2006. In collaboration with “Influenza Unit of Iran Pasteur Institute” (Completed)

Study on “UV-laser (266 and 355 nm) inactivation of E.Coli and Saccharomycess Suspended in non-alcoholic beer, in collaboration with Laser Research Institute of Shahid Beheshti University (Completed)

Genotyping of Hepatitis B virus in blood donors. In collaboration with “Iran National Blood Transfusion Organization” (Completed)