Department of Pathobiology
The faculty members of the Department of Pathobiology are active in teaching and productive research in different subjects including Pathology, Immunology, Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases, Virology and Viral Diseases, Mycology and Fungal Diseases, Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases, and Biotechnology. The well-equipped labs of this department support teaching and research activities in Immunology, Virology, Parasitology, Bacteriology, Mycology, and Cell Culture. In addition to teaching and research activities, this department supports laboratory services for the faculty’s clinic. For example, the Pathology section provides autopsy and histopathology.
The Department of Pathobiology has been offering postgraduate programs such as a Ph.D. program for Biotechnology and Parasitology since 2007, a Master’s program for Parasitology since 2009, a Master’s program for Bacteriology since 2011, a Ph.D. program for Veterinary Pathology, and a Ph.D. program for Bacteriology since 2015. More
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Abbas Parham |
| Associate Professor |
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| Department Of Basic Sciences Faculty of Veterinary Medicine |
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| parham@um.ac.ir | |
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| Areas | Bachelor's | Master's | Ph.D |
| Veterinary Pathology |
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Academic staff
Research
Recent journal articles
Moshaverinia, A., & Kazemi Lif Shagerd, F. (2025). First report of Saemundssonia lari on yellow-legged gull (larus michahellis) from Iran. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 57 (1), 101149-101152.
Sadr, S., Lotfalizadeh, N., Roohbakhsh Amoli Moghadam, E., Borji, H. (2025). Phytosome-based nanotechnology for enhanced efficacy of anticancer phytocompounds: Challenges and prospects. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 104 (1), 106543-106556.
Keyvanlou Shahresrtanaki, A., Saberi Zou, M., & Razmi, G. (2025). Molecular and bioassay examination of Neospora caninum infection in bovine aborted fetuses in Khorasan Razavi province, Iran.. Archives of Razi Institute, 80 (3), 743-748.
Nabipour, A., Darban Maghami, N., Moghadam Jafari, A., & Moosavi, Z. (2025). Protective Effects of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Cichorium intybus L. against Aluminum Chloride-induced Toxicity in Rats. Iranian Journal of Toxicology, 19 (1), 45-51.
Sadr, S., Khoramian Toosi, B., Yousefsani, Z., Jafari Rahbar Alizadeh, A., & Borji, H. (2025). Nanotechnology for effective bovine mastitis treatment: Applications in biosensors and vaccines. OpenNano, 22 (), 100238-.
Ahmadniaye Motlagh, H., Asadi, S., Javadmanesh, A., Alidadi, S., & Parsa, E. (2025). بررسی اثرات هورمون رشد نوترکیب انسانی بر شاخصهای رشد، بیان ژنهای GHR وIGF1 و آسیب شناسی روده در بچه ماهیان قزلآلای رنگینکمان Oncorhynchus mykiss). , (), -.
Soleymani, N., Sadr, S., & Borji, H. (2025). Investigating the Therapeutic Effects of Albendazole, Mebendazole, and Praziquantel Nanocapsules in Hydatid Cyst-Infected Mice. Pathogens, 14 (3), 240-257.
Hashemi Tabar, G., Zavari, A., & Askari Badouei, M. (2025). Evaluation of multi-drug resistance, virulence factors, and antimicrobial resistance genes of non-typhoidal Salmonella isolated from ruminants as a potential human health threat in Razavi Khorasan, northeastern Iran. Micobial Pathogenesis, 199 (), 107222-9.
Alidadi, S. (2025). Disseminated Transmissible Venereal Tumour in the Mammary Glands of a Dog: A Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Case Report. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 11 (3), -.
Sadr, S., Nazemian, S., & Borji, H. (2025). Serovar typing and risk factors of Leptospira infection in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) of Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran: An exploratory study, with a worldwide update of Leptospira infections in camels. IJID One Health, 7 (), 100065-.
Aminzadeh, M., Azizzadeh, M., & Mirshokraei, P. (2025). Can qPCR on pooled sheep milk detect brucellosis as part of herd brucellosis control and eradication programs?. BMC Veterinary Research, 21 (1), -.
Alidadi, S. (2025). Protective effect of Leuco-methylene blue against acetaminophen-induced liver injury: an experimental study. Drug and Chemical Toxicology, 48 (4), 888-900.
Ahmaditorkamani, B., Eidi, S., Heidarpour, M., & Khoshnegah, J. (2025). Serum Trace Elements and Oxidant/Antioxidant Status in Persian Cats With Dermatophytosis Compared to Other Dermatological Disorders. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 19 (2), 307-315.
Nemati, A., & Askari Badouei, M. (2025). Virulence plasmids in edema disease: Insights from whole-genome analysis of porcine O139:H1 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 15 (), -.
Sadr, S., Nazemian, S., & Borji, H. (2025). Advancing gut microbiome insights: Graphene quantum dot nanobiosensors for microbial metabolite detection. Chemical Engineering Journal, 513 (), 162954-162979.
Farokhpey Samami, S., Sadr, S., Yaghfoori, S., & Borji, H. (2025). Morphological and molecular investigation of hydatid cyst isolated from small ruminants in Rasht, Iran. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 49 (4), 944-950.
Keyvanlou Shahresrtanaki, A., Nourani, H., & Razmi, G. (2025). Pathological and Molecular Studies of
Neospora caninum
Infection in Aborted Bovine Foetuses in Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 11 (3), -.
Mahmood Abadi, M., Mohebalian, H., & Sarchahi, A. (2025). The status of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6 in the cerebrospinal fluid of dogs with nervous distemper. BMC Veterinary Research, 21 (1), -.
Ahmadniaye Motlagh, H., Shahsavani, D., Nourani, H., Javadmanesh, A., & Sarkheil, M. (2025). Growth performance, blood biochemistry, gene expression, gonad histology, and sexual parameters in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fed diets supplemented with Tribulus terrestris extract. Aquaculture International, 33 (5), -.
Sadr, S., Lotfalizadeh, N., Nazemian, S., & Borji, H. (2025). Pandemic Prevention Paradigms: Understanding Global Health Governance. Public Health Challenges, 4 (2), -.
Ebrahimzadeh Abkooh, E. (2025). Characterization of Hysterothylacium persicum (Nematoda: Raphidascarididae) in Scomberomorus commerson from the Persian Gulf using morphological and molecular approaches. Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences, 24 (3), 695-704.
Sadr, S., Soroushianfar, M., Nazemian, S., & Borji, H. (2025). Nanobiosensors for revolutionizing parasitic infections diagnosis: a critical review to improve global health with an update on future challenges prospect. European Journal of Medical Research, 30 (1), -.
Borji, H. (2025). Zoonotic and ecological implications of parasites in a popular edible fish, Saurida tumbil (Family Synodontidae): Insights from review and original research. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 441 (2), 111324-111335.
Khoori Babalhakam, H., Maleki, M., & Hayati, F. (2025). Ethyl Pyruvate Injection Enhances the Ischaemic Zone Viability in Burn Wounds in Rats. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 11 (3), -.
Nemati, A., Dadvar, A., Karimpour, Z., Saberi Kakhki, S., Sabetimoghaddamsabzevar, A., Askari Badouei, M., Javidi, H., & Hafiz, M. (2025). Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in Developing Countries: A 10-Year Review with Global Perspective. Microorganisms, 13 (7), 1529-33.
Moradi, A., Bidarian, B., Mohammadian, F., Akbarian, F., Tashakkori, N., & Khoramian Toosi, B. (2025). Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance of Major Mastitis‐Causing Pathogens: A Nine‐Year Study. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 11 (4), -.
Jangi, M., & Hashemi Tabar, G. (2025). Genotypic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains collected from immigrant patients in Mashhad, Iran using MIRU-VNTR method. Iranian Journal of Microbiology, (), -.
Mafi Golchin, M., & Hashemi Tabar, G. (2025). miR-124-mediated temozolomide sensitivity and DNA repair modulation in Glioblastoma Multiforme. Neuroscience, 573 (), 52-63.
Hashemi Tabar, G. (2025). Intelligent nanoformulation for encapsulation of anticancer Etoposide drug to target delivery in lung tumor: In vitro and in vivo study. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 108 (), 106881-106896.
Nemati, A., Askari Badouei, M., Hashemi Tabar, G., & Hafiz, M. (2025). Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli plasmid diversity reveals virulence potential and control opportunities in animal hosts. Scientific Reports, 15 (1), -.
Mohseni, N., Hafiz, M., Nikoueian, H., Gholamhosseini Moghaddam, T., & Aflakian, F. (2025). Genomic Characterization of NDM‐1 Harboring Extensively‐Drug Resistance Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolate From ICU‐Admitted Patient With COVID‐19. Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2025 (1), -.
Shahsavani, D., Sarkheil, M., & Nourani, H. (2025). Effects of Dietary Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles on Growth Performance, Plasma Biochemistry, and Histopathological Changes of Cyprinus Carpio Koi Fish Exposed to Florfenicol Antibiotic. Aquaculture Research, 2025 (1), -.
Sarchahi, A., Arbabi, M., & Mohebalian, H. (2025). Effects of Phenobarbital and Prednisolone on Neurological Signs of Canine Distemper. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 11 (5), -.
Alidadi, S. (2025). Evaluation of Leucomethylene Blue as a Protective Agent Against Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Lung Injury. Acta Biochimica Iranica, 3 (2), 114-119.
Dadvar, A., Nemati, A., Hafiz, M., Askari Badouei, M., & Hashemi Tabar, G. (2025). First report of
Escherichia albertii
in Iran: a case study highlighting diagnostic challenges in pediatric gastroenteritis. ASM Case Reports, 1 (6), -.
Bakhshani, A., & Razmi, G. (2025). Gastrointestinal parasites in shelter dogs in Khorasan Razavi province Iran: prevalence and mini review in Iran and some neighboring countries. Veterinary Research Forum, 16 (8), 447-454.
Cheshmeh Sangi, E., Alidadi, S., Baghishani, H. (2025). Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) extract promotes myelin restoration and reduces oxidative stress in cuprizone-induced demyelination in C57BL/6 mice. Scientific Reports, 15 (1), -.
Moosavi, Z. (2025). Trans-sodium crocetinate attenuates acute kidney injury induced by rhabdomyolysis in rats: focusing on PI3K/AKT, apoptosis, and autophagy pathways. Naunyn-Schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology, 398 (9), 11839-11853.
Haratizadeh, M., Moosavi, Z., & Baghishani, H. (2025). The evaluation of the protective effect of propolis extract against acrylamide induced injury on the brain, lung, liver, and kidney of mice. Ankara Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergis, 72 (4), 463-474.
Khoshvaght, M., Ebrahimzadeh Abkooh, E., Soleymani, N., Abolhasani Darounkola, M., & Borji, H. (2025). The identification of Trichinella species among wild carnivores in Irans northern, northeastern, and northwest provinces. Veterinary Research Forum, (), -.
(2025). Low agreement between serological and molecular tests for the diagnosis of cattle brucellosis. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 17 (3), 61-68.
Alidadi, S., Ghaniei, A., & Cheshmeh Sangi, E. (2025). Hepatitis-hydropericardium syndrome in native chickens: A clinicopathological study. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research, 26 (2), 189-193.
Kiakojoori, M., Kazemi Mehrjerdi, H., Mirshahi, A., Zaeemi, M., & Maleki, M. (2025). Early-onset metastatic fibroblastic osteosarcoma of the metatarsus in a young cat: a case report. BMC Veterinary Research, (), -.
Fasahi, J., Baghishani, H., & Moosavi, Z. (2025). Effect of Betaine Against Hepatotoxicity and Nephrotoxicity Associated With Acrylamide in Rats. Iranian Journal of Toxicology, 19 (4), 248-258.
Recent theses and dissertations
Recent research projects
Contact Information
Iran, Mashhad, Azadi Square, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Department of Pathobiology
Phone: +985138805650