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.
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Head of the Department of Pathobiology
Abbas_Parham Abbas Parham
Associate Professor
Department Of Basic Sciences Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
parham@um.ac.ir
+985118805600

Concentration areas offered by the Department of Pathobiology
Areas Bachelor's Master's Ph.D
Veterinary Pathology
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Bacteriology
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Veterinary Parasitology
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Biotechnology
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Academic staff

Soodeh Alidadi
Assistant Professor
Mahdi Askari Badouei
Assistant Professor
Hassan Borji
Professor
Elaheh Ebrahimzadeh Abkooh
Associate Professor
Samaneh Eidi
Assistant Professor
Gholamreza Hashemi Tabar
Professor
Mohsen Maleki
Associate Professor
Hadi Mohebalian
Assistant Professor
Zahra Moosavi
Assistant Professor
Ali Moshaverinia
Associate Professor
Hossein Nourani
Associate Professor
Gholam Reza Razmi
Professor

Research

Recent journal articles

Alidadi, S., Nourani, H. (2022). Co-existence of mixed meibomian gland and ductal adenoma with an apocrine sweat gland cyst in a dog: histological and immunohistochemical analyses. Veterinary Research Forum, 13 (2), 289-292.
Alidadi, S., & Ahmad Oryan (2022). Effects of Bisphosphonates on Bone Fracture Healing: An Overview on New Preclinical Animal and Clinical Studies. Indian journal of veterinary sciences and biotechnology, 18 (1), 1-6.
Ghabdian, S., Parandeh Shirvan, S., Maleki, M., & Borji, H. (2022). Exacerbation of allergic asthma by somatic antigen of Echinococcus granulosus in allergic airway inflammation in BALB/c mice. Parasites and Vectors, 15 (1), -.
Aflakian, F., Rad, M., Hashemi Tabar, G., Milad Lagzian, & Mohammad Ramezani (2022). Design and assessment of novel synthetic peptides to inhibit quorum sensing-dependent biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Biofouling, 38 (2), 131-146.
Ahmad Oryan, Hassan Sharifi Yazdi, Alidadi, S., & Sedigheh Doostmohammadi (2022). Use of a gyrB PCR-RFLP method to diagnose tuberculosis and identify the causative Mycobacterium sp. in cattle and humans. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 82 (), 101767-7.
Kalateh Rahmani, H., Amiri, P., Mohammad Emaneini, Rad, M., & Khoramian Toosi, B. (2022). Methicillin and vancomycin resistant isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis recovered from bovine mastitis. Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society, 72 (4), 3293-3293.
Raeis Nia, R., Mohebalian, H., Shahrokhi, A., & Borji, H. (2022). Anti-Tumor Effect of Marshallagia marshalli Somatic Antigen on Inhibition Cell Growth of K562. Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 17 (1), 28-35.
Sarchahi, A., Arbabi, M., & Mohebalian, H. (2022). Detection of canine distemper virus in cerebrospinal fluid, whole blood and mucosal specimens of dogs with distemper using RT‐PCR and immunochromatographic assays. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 8 (4), 1390-1399.
Moshaverinia, A., Amene Raouf Rahmati, Lida Jarahi, Robert Bergquist, Andres Zorrillavaca, Fatemeh Kiani, Jadidoleslami, A., Stephen L. Doggett, Mehdi Zarean, Amirhosein Majma, Mohammad Reza Youssefi, Elham Moghaddas, & Behzad Kiani (2022). Geographical patterns and mechanisms of Cimex lectularius Linnaeus, 1758, and Cimex hemipterus Fabricius, 1803 (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) resistance to insecticides: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Parasitology Research, 121 (7), 1817-1827.
Mohammad, Mehdi, Mojtaba, Nourani, H., Mehran, Mahnaz, & Davoud (2022). Bovine salpingitis: Histopathology, bacteriology, cytology and transcriptomic approaches and its impact on the oocyte competence. Animal Reproduction Science, 242 (), 107004-12.
Jadidoleslami, A., Abolghasem Siyadatpanah, Borji, H., Mehdi Zarean, Lida Jarahi, Elham Moghaddas, & Christine M. Budke (2022). Prevalence and Seasonality of Adult and Arrested Larvae of Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Sheep from Mashhad City, Northeastern Ira. Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 17 (2), 214-222.
Ashouri, M., & Nourani, H. (2022). Performance of Immunohistochemistry vs Real-time PCR Methods for Detecting Mycobacterial Infections of Cattle Screened by Comparative Tuberculin Test.. Veterinary Research Forum, 13 (2), 223-231.
Rostami, E., Maleki, M., Kuhestanitavandari, R., Rezaee Oghazi, M., Afshari Safavi, E., & Hayati, F. (2022). Effect of intermittent fasting on saving zone of stasis in burn wounds in rats. Burns, (), -.
Mohammad Reza Mokhber Dezfouli, Feisal Zarghami, Sadegh Rahbari, Ebrahimzadeh Abkooh, E., Samad Lotfolahzadeh, Sirous Sadeghian Chaleshtori, & Parviz Shayan (2022). Protection of Calves Against Cryptosporidiosis by Hyperimmunization of Pregnant Cattle Colostrum Using Oocyst Whole Antigens. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, (), -.
Nemati, A., Askari Badouei, M. (2022). Clonal relatedness and antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella serovars isolated from humans and domestic animals in Iran: a one health perspective. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research, 23 (2), 104-110.
Razmi, G. (2022). A review on Babesia spp and tick vectors in animals in Iran. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, (), -.
Soudabeh Balarastaghi, Samira Barangi, Hossein Hosseinzadeh, Mohsen Imenshahidi, Moosavi, Z., Bibi Marjan Razavi, & Gholamreza Karimi (2022). Melatonin improves arsenic-induced hypertension through the inactivation of the Sirt1/autophagy pathway in rat. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, 151 (151), 113135-113147.
Yal Beiranvand, S., Nourani, H., & Kazemi Mehrjerdi, H. (2022). Fabrication of Platelet-Rich Fibrin-Coated Polycaprolactone/Hydroxyapatite (PCL-HA/PRF) 3D Printed Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, (), -.
Latifi, E., Mohammadpour, A., Fathi Hafshejani, B., & Nourani, H. (2022). Ferula assa‐foetida oleo gum resin ethanolic extract alleviated the pancreatic changes and antioxidant status in streptozotocin‐induced diabetic rats: A biochemical, histopathological, and ultrastructural study. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 46 (8), -.
Reza Kheirandish, Alidadi, S., Shahrzad Azizi, & Atena Azami (2022). Pathologic findings of acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma coexisting with cutaneous cryptococcosis in a Houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata). Ankara Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergis, 69 (3), 341-345.
Razmi, G., Mohammad Rashtibaf, Bakhshani, A., & Nikoosokhan, M. (2022). Cysticercus bovis infection in slaughtered cattle in Mashhad abattoir. Journal of Zoonotic Diseases, (), -.
Sarchahi, A., Mohebalian, H., & Arbabi, M. (2022). Evaluation of Newcastle disease virus vaccine effectiveness in dogs with neurological signs of canine distemper. Veterinary Research Forum, (), -.
Arbabi, M., Sarchahi, A., & Mohebalian, H. (2022). Evaluation of the anti-Newcastle disease vaccine serum on dogs with canine distemper. Veterinaria Mexico, 9 (), -.
Vafaei, A., Raji, A., Maleki, M., Zaeemi, M., & Alireza Ebrahimzadeh-bideskan2 (2022). Ameliorative effects of crocin against electromagnetic field-induced oxidative stress and liver and kidney injuries in mice. Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, 13 (20), 1-13.
Tohmaz, M., Askari Badouei, M., Kalateh Rahmani, H., & Hashemi Tabar, G. (2022). Antimicrobial resistance, virulence associated genes and phylogenetic background versus plasmid replicon types: the possible associations in avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC). BMC Veterinary Research, 18 (1), -.
Moodi, B., Aliabadian, M., Alireza Saboori, Moshaverinia, A., & Mirshamsi, O. (2022). Ticks parasitizing songbirds in Iran with new host records Metastigmata: Ixodidae). Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics, 18 (1), 77-91.
Ghiasi, Z., Eidi, S., & Khoshnegah, J. (2022). Clinical and mycological features of dermatophytosis in domestic cats at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 14 (4), 52-58.
Sadr, S., Charbgoo, A., Borji, H. (2022). Interactions between Innate Immunity System and Echinococcus granulosus: Permission for Vaccine Development. Series of Medical Science, 3 (1), 1-18.
Moradi, R., Mirshahi, A., Askari Badouei, M., & Sharifi, K. (2022). Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Diarrheic Neonatal Dairy Calves: Matching Small Intestinal and Fecal Isolates in Terms of Isolation Rates and Antimicrobial Resistance. International Journal of Enteric Pathogens, 10 (1), 19-26.
Sabeti Noghabi, Z., Aflakian, F., Hashemi Tabar, G., & Askari Badouei, M. (2022). Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Molecular Detection of Integrons, Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim Resistance of Extra Drug-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolates. International Journal of Enteric Pathogens, 10 (2), 63-69.

Recent theses and dissertations

Allawande, S. (2022). isolated fMolecular detection and antimicrobial susceptibility of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli pathotypes rom diarrheic children in Hilla , Iraq. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Khoshvaght, M. (2022). Prevalence of Trichinella infection and in determination of its species in a number of wild dog and determination of its species in wild carnivores in northern Iran. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Faghihzadehgorji, F. (2022). Investigating gastrointestinal and blood helminth parasites of horses in stables around Mashhad and Babol. , (Master's thesis of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Hajiannezhad, Z. (2022). Molecular identification of Trichomonas gallinae isolates in some pigeons in different parts of Mashhad area. , (Master's thesis of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Alwan, H. (2022). Pathological, ultrastructural and molecular study of sheep and goat pox -using TaqMan probe Real time PCR. , (Master's thesis of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Norozi Nezhad, A. (2022). Comparative study of the therapeutic and biochemical effects of albendazole with silver and gold nanoparticles on laboratory mice infeted with hydatid cyst. , (Master's thesis of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Alavizadeh, H. (2022). Pathological, ultrastructural and molecular study of Angara Disease in broilers. , (Master's thesis of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Jomezadeh, Z. (2022). The therapeutic and biochemical effects of Albendazole loaded on metal organic framework -MOF- in laboratory mice infected with cyst hydatid. , (Master's thesis of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Abdollahi Bajestani, M. (2022). Morphological identification of common Eimeria species and molecular confirmation of pathogenic species in sheep and goats of Bajestan city. , (Master's thesis of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Nemati, A. (2022). Genetic profiling of plasmid-mediated virulence genes in association with replicon types and genetic location of the detected genes in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli -STEC- isolates of animal origin. , (Master's thesis of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Hatami, F. (2022). In vitro apoptotic effect of proteins of protoscoleces and germinal layer of hydatid cyst on murine model of colon cancer CT26. , (Master's thesis of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Karimian Shirazi, M. (2022). Effect of intermittent fasting on ulcer healing due to Leishmania major in Balb-c mice. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Abolhasani Darounkola, M. (2022). Prevalence and genetic diversity of Echinococcus in wild Canidae in the north, northeast and northwest of the IRAN. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Ahsani, M. (2022). Genotypic investigation of the presence and identification of diffusely adherent Escherichia coli (DAEC) strains in human urinary pathogens. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Moghaddam, S. (2022). Survey of blood fillarias in dogs of Bojnord,Darehgaz and Kalat cities and detection of Wolbachia in infected dogs by PCR. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Ghorbanzadeh, M. (2022). Prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection in lambs in suburban villages of Mashhad. , (Master's thesis of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Bazmani, A. (2022). The evaluation of thymoquinone effect on autophagic pathway and its roll on viability of intracellular stages of leishmana.. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Haratizadeh, M. (2022). Evaluation of protective effects of propolis extract against acrylamide - induced injury on liver, kidney, brain and lung of mice. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Jafarzadeh, H. (2022). Investigation of the protective effects of pomegranate peel extract on the liver, kidney, and gill in experimental cadmium poisoning in common carp (Cyprinus carpio). , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Jahanmahin, A. (2022). A preliminary study of fungal contamination in traumatic wounds of dogs referred to the Mashhad Veterinary Faculty Clinic. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Eftekhari, M. (2022). Investigating the frequency of Macrorhabdus ornithogaster contamination in the excreta of birds referred to the clinic of Mashhad Veterinary Faculty by PCR and microscopy methods. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Shekofteh, H. (2022). Investigation of Cryptosporidium Infection in lambs in Quchan city. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Dadvar, A. (2022). Isolation, Molecular Identification, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) and New Species of Escherichia from Diarrheal Cases in Human. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Hafiz, M. (2022). Identification, resistance and molecular characterization of important sequence types of E.coli (ST131,69,95,73)in isolates from poultry, pet animals and human and evaluation of their zoonetic risk. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Andalibmoghadam, S. (2022). The effect of intermittent fasting on tendon healing and its comparison with normal and high D-Glucose diet in rat.. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Vafaee, F. (2022). Investigating the cytotoxicity and apoptosis-inducing effect of Candida dubliniensis cytoplasmic extract on colon cancer cell line (26 CT). , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Dorostkarroodsari, S. (2022). Investigating the cytotoxicity and apoptosis-inducing effect of cell wall compounds extracted from Candida dubliniensis on colon cancer cell line (CT26). , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.
Mohammadi, P. (2022). Identification of Demodex species and distribution patterns of their lesions in dogs of mashhad city. , (Doctoral dissertation of Pathobiology). Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad.

Recent research projects

Askari Badouei, Mahdi,torkan, Afagh (2022). Isolation and molecular identification of Escherichia fergusonii and Escherichia albertii from ostrich chicks with clinical gastrointestinal symptoms

Contact Information

Iran, Mashhad, Azadi Square, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Department of Pathobiology

Phone: +985138805650