Abbasali Raz | Bioinformatics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr Abbasali Raz | Bioinformatics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr Abbasali Raz, Pasteur Institute of Iran , Iran

Assoc Prof Dr Abbasali Raz is an Iranian Associate Professor at the Malaria and Vector Research Group, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran. He holds a Ph.D. in Medical Biotechnology from Pasteur Institute of Iran and specializes in vector biology and malaria research. With expertise in bioinformatics, PCR techniques, protein expression, and insect rearing, Abbasali has contributed significantly to vaccine development, particularly in Transmission Blocking Vaccines (TBV) for Anopheles mosquitoes. He serves on multiple editorial boards and has a notable academic record reflected in his publications and citations. Abbasali Raz is committed to advancing biotechnological solutions to combat vector-borne diseases.

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Education

Abbasali Raz’s academic journey began with an Associate of Laboratory Sciences at Kashan University of Medical Sciences (1997-2000) followed by a B.Sc. in Laboratory Sciences from Iran University of Medical Sciences (2000-2002). He pursued his passion for medical biotechnology with an M.Sc. at Tarbiat Modarres University (2003-2006), delving deeper into molecular sciences. His educational pinnacle came with a Ph.D. in Medical Biotechnology from Pasteur Institute of Iran (PII) spanning 2006 to 2013. These qualifications have equipped him with a robust foundation in laboratory and biotechnological expertise, pivotal in his current role as an Associate Professor at the Pasteur Institute of Iran.

Research Focus

Abbasali Raz focuses on advancing biotechnological solutions for vector-borne diseases, particularly malaria. His research spans molecular characterization and vaccine development targeting Anopheles mosquitoes, emphasizing transmission-blocking strategies. He explores the role of midgut microbiota in paratransgenesis, aiming to engineer microbial symbionts for disease control. Raz integrates bioinformatics with experimental techniques like PCR variants, RNAi, and protein modeling to elucidate vector-pathogen interactions. His contributions extend to genetic diagnostics and therapeutic bioprospecting, leveraging collagenases and enzyme inhibitors. His work underscores a multidisciplinary approach merging genetics, microbiology, and biotechnology to combat global health challenges posed by mosquito-borne diseases.

Publication Top Notes

Leech, potato, and tomato carboxypeptidase inhibitors against Anopheles stephensi carboxypeptidase B1 and B2

Isolation and characterization of the midgut microbiota of Aedes albopictus to identify suitable candidates for paratransgenesis

From the Urinary Catheter to the Prevalence of Three Classes of Integrons, β-Lactamase Genes, and Differences in Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Proteus mirabilis and Clonal Relatedness with Rep-PCR

Developing a Vaccine to Block West Nile Virus Transmission: In Silico Studies, Molecular Characterization, Expression, and Blocking Activity of Culex pipiens mosGCTL-1

Identification, molecular characterization and expression of aminopeptidase N-1 (APN-1) from Anopheles stephensi in SF9 cell line as a candidate molecule for developing a vaccine that interrupt malaria transmission