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Negar Nejati

MD

Summary



With a robust four-year research background, I am currently serving as a Researcher at the Cell, Gene, and Tissue Research Center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Actively engaged in the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) process, I have developed a keen interest in Immunotherapy and Cell Therapy. Under the guidance of esteemed professors, I have conducted several systematic reviews, particularly focusing on CAR-T-cell therapy for cancer treatment within this domain.

During the final two years of my medical education, I delved into Tissue Engineering research as a Researcher at both the Histopathology Laboratory and Animal Research Laboratory. These roles have not only enriched my understanding but also honed my skills in various laboratory techniques.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Cell and Gene Therapy Research Centre, Tehran University
Tehran
06.2022 - Current
  • Actively involved in the coordination and execution of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) procedures, encompassing patient candidate selection, collection, and transplantation of stem cells, as well as post-transplant care.
  • Evaluated and monitored post-transplant complications in transplanted patients, while developing strategies to prevent them
  • Familiarity with concepts and methodologies related to cell therapy, gene editing, gene therapy, and other gene-based treatments.
  • Engaged actively in cohort studies involving patient records, with a primary focus on post-transplant complications in HSCT candidates.
  • Proficient in all stages of scientific article production, including designing questionnaires, analyzing statistical data using software, and writing coherent scholarly articles. Skilled at effectively communicating and collaborating within multidisciplinary research teams to present results in a scientific and impactful manner.

Research Assistant

Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Science
Karaj
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Acquired knowledge in regenerative medicine, encompassing stem cells, tissue regeneration, and tissue engineering.
  • Experience in ethically and legally conducting experiments on laboratory animals, utilizing laboratory animal management and clinical skills.
  • Proficient in laboratory techniques including cell culture, Western blotting, flow cytometry, and MTT assay.

Education

M.D. -

Alborz University of Medical Sciences
Karaj
10-2022

Diploma -

SAMPAD
Tehran
08.2014

Skills

  • Laboratory skills: animal handling, cell culture , primer design, DNA and RNA extraction, PCR , Flow cytometry, collecting and processing hematopoietic stem cells for use in HSCT
  • Research skills : Study design, systematic searching in online databases such as (Medline, Embase, Scopus, Web of Sciences), article screening, data collection and extraction, Statistical Analysis (STATA), meta-analysis, scientific writing

Professional Training

  • systematic review and meta-analysis research design Internship

I learned essential tasks such as formulating precise research questions, conducting thorough literature searches, selecting relevant studies based on predefined criteria, extracting data, critically appraising study quality, synthesizing data using statistical techniques when appropriate, and effectively interpreting and reporting findings. 

  • Workshop for Working with laboratory animals

I acquired crucial skills in ethical and practical aspects of animal care for research purposes. This involved grasping principles of animal welfare and regulatory compliance, mastering safe handling and restraint techniques, and gaining proficiency in common experimental procedures.

  • Tissue Engineering Internship

I acquired practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. This encompassed learning cell culture techniques, tissue characterization methods, bioreactor systems, applications in regenerative medicine, and ethical considerations.

  • Primer Design Workshop

I learned primer design fundamentals, analyzing sequences to identify target regions, using primer design software, ensuring primer specificity and efficiency, validating primers experimentally, troubleshooting common issues, and applying primer design techniques in various molecular biology applications

Publications

  • Stem Cell for Researchers Text Book (Chapter number 7) (published)
  • A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Safety and Efficacy of CAR T Cell Therapy Targeting GPRC5D in Patients with Multiple Myeloma; A New Insight in Cancer Immunotherapy (submitted)
  • The Efficacy and Applicability of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell-based Regimens for Primary Bone Tumors: A Comprehensive Review of Current Evidence (submitted)
  • The Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Outcome in Chronic Granulomatosis Disease Pediatric Patients: BCG vaccinated vs. non-BCG vaccinated Patients (submitted)
  • Evaluation of microfluidic encapsulation of estrogen in calcium alginate beads in vitro and in rat dermal would healing (submitted)
  • Study of the estrogen treatment in gene expression and wound closure in co-cultured fibroblast and endothelial cells (submitted)
  • CD7 Targeting T Cell Specific Therapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (submitted)
  • The Complex Role of Macrophages in Pancreatic Cancer Progression and Potential Therapeutic Targets (submitted)
  • A Survey on Cytomegalovirus Infection and its Medication on the Ramifications and Outcome post Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Pediatric Patients (to be submitted)
  • Investigating factors related to hemorrhagic cystitis and its prognosis after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children (to be submitted)

References

  • Prof. Amir Ali Hamidieh, Professor of Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Cell & Gene Therapy Research Center, +989121593270, aahamidieh@tums.ac.ir
  • Prof. Atefeh Shamosi, Professor of Medicine Department, Alborz University of Medical Science, +989213655925, a.shamosi@abzums.ac.ir
  • Prof. Maryam Behfar, Professor of Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Cell & Gene Therapy Research Center, +989125570286, behfarm@sina.tums.ac.ir

Timeline

Research Assistant

Cell and Gene Therapy Research Centre, Tehran University
06.2022 - Current

Research Assistant

Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Science
02.2020 - 03.2022

M.D. -

Alborz University of Medical Sciences

Diploma -

SAMPAD
Negar Nejati