Prof.Soheila Kashanian| Nanobiotechnology| Women Researcher Award

Soheila completed her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Shiraz University in Shiraz, Iran, in 1982. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Clinical Biochemistry from Tehran University, Tehran, Iran, in 1991. Later, she obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Biochemistry from Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran, in 2003.

Academic Experiences:

Soheila’s academic journey includes roles such as Lab Instructor and Teaching Assistant from April 1983 to August 1997. She served as Head of the Chemistry Department from September 1995 to July 1997 and pursued her Ph.D. candidacy at Tarbiat Modarres University from September 1997 to February 2003. She held positions as Assistant Professor (2003-2008), Associate Professor (2008-2013), and Professor (from February 2013). She also undertook a Visitor Research Fellowship at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia, from October 2008 to March 2009 and served as a Visiting Scientist at various institutions in the UK and Ireland from July to September 2015. Notably, she was Head of the Applied Chemistry Department from June 2015 to August 2017 and has been the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry since November 2018.

Courses Taught:

Throughout her career, Soheila has taught a diverse range of courses including Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Industrial Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Lipid Metabolism, Nanobiotechnology, and specialized topics for Ph.D. students in various disciplines.

Memberships:

Soheila is actively involved in professional organizations including the Academy of Sciences, I.R. Iran, Iranian Chemical Society, Iranian Biochemical Society, and the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC).

Laboratory Skills:

Her laboratory skills encompass a broad spectrum, from high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), spectrofluorimetry, and spectroscopy techniques (UV, IR, NMR) to protein extraction, gel electrophoresis, cell culture, immunoassays (ELISA, EIA, RIA), DNA interactions, nanoparticle synthesis, nanobiosensor fabrication, and drug delivery techniques.

Research Interests:

Soheila’s research interests focus on ligand-DNA/protein interactions, biosensor/nanobiosensor design, and drug delivery mechanisms.

Awards:

She has been recognized with several awards, including Distinguished Researcher accolades from Razi University and the Applied Chemistry Department for her contributions spanning from 2009 to 2021.

Workshops Attended/ Directed:

1. Directed the workshop on “Production And Large Scale Preparation of Monoclonal Antibodies to be Used as Diagnostic And Treatment Reagent” at Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran in 2003. Attended the workshop on “Real-Time PCR” organized by BioFlox Japan and Far Gene Pouyesh Ltd., Department of Biochemistry, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran in September 2005. Attended the workshop on “Production of Recombinant Protein (Gene to Protein)” organized by the Center for Research and Development of Biotechnology (CRDB) in collaboration with Institute for Research and Planning of Higher Education and Department of Biotechnology, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran in March 2006. Directed the workshop on “Applied of Immunochemistry Techniques in Clinical Diagnostic Using ELISA and RIA” organized by Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran in November 2006. Directed the workshop on “Cellular Technology Using Immunological Methods in Clinical Diagnostic” at Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran in July 2007.