ELMIRA MIKAEILIAGAH, Ph.D HOME ADDRESS

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ELMIRA MIKAEILIAGAH, Ph.D

HOME ADDRESS: Unit 7, 4th Floor, No. 85, Moradi ST., Tavon Blvd., Shahre Ziba SQ., Tehran, Iran. Postal code: 1486894981 Home E-mail: [email protected]

OFFICE ADDRESS: Department of Biology Islamic Azad University Complex Basij Sq, Ardabil, Iran. Tel: +984533728020/ +989126980476 (cell) Fax: +984533727799 Postal code: 5615731567 E-mail: [email protected]

National ID: 1465410686

PERSONAL DATA: Born: Date and place of birth: 29/08/1982 Ardabil, Iran ______

EDUCATION: Ph.D. Animal Sciences-Cell and Development GPA: A September, 2013 Science and research branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

Thesis: "Differentiation of Umbilical cord matrix stem cells into pre-oligodendrocyte and their therapeutic effect in EAE model of C57 BL/6 mice after injection."

Master of Science, Animal Sciences GPA: A October, 2007 University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.

Thesis: "Faunistic study on family of Scarabaeidae in Ardebil province."

Bachelors of Science, General Biology GPA: A February, 2004 University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.

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EXPERIENCE: October 2013 to Present

Full-Time Faculty Member (Assistant Professor) in Islamic Azad University, Ardabil Branch, Ardabil, Iran.

2015-2016 Head of research Lab. (Stem cell) in Islamic Azad University, Ardabil Branch, Ardabil, Iran.

Completed Thesis Supervision:  "A survey of crystalline Alpha gene expression in eye lens fiber cells derived from Wharton's Jelly mesenchymal stem cells in 3D culture by vitreous fluid." September, 2016  "Survey of licorice root extracts effect on proliferation and differentiation of human Wharton's jelly Stem cells into osteoblasts." September, 2016  "Survey of Osteopontin and Osteocalcin genes expression in osteoblasts derived from Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells by licorice root extract." September, 2016  ″Association of Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion gene polymorphism with risk of schwannoma in patients referred to Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran.″ September, 2017  ″Association of Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion gene polymorphism with risk of glioblastoma in patients referred to Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran.″ September, 2017  "A Survey of apoptotic gene expression Bax in breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) after aquatic garlic extract use." September, 2017  ″A Survey of apoptotic gene expression Bcl-2 in breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) after aquatic garlic extract use." September, 2017  ″A Survey of apoptotic gene expression Caspase-3 in breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) after aquatic garlic extract use." September, 2017  ″Pathologic Study of Endometrial Curettages of 30 to 55 Years old Females and Frequency of Pathologic Findings in This Group Between 2014-2016 in Ardabil.″ September, 2017  ″Evaluation of the screening pregnant women results at health centers in Ardabil city at pregnancies ended in abortion in 2016.″ September, 2017  ″Investigating the association between Adiponectin and Leptin serum levels with hypothyroid and normal thyroid function in obese women.″ September, 2018  ″The association of clinical factors with abortion among the 40-30 year mothers in Ardebil City.″ September, 2018  ″Investigating the expression of mTor-Hif-1 α -Glut-1 signalling pathway genes in Granulosa cell tumors (GCTs) and normal cells of tumor margin in human ovary.″ January, 2019  ″A survey of Metabolic changes in Granulosa cell tumors (GCTs) compared to marginal normal cells of tumor with a focus on the expression of hexose kinase 1 (HK1) gene and its upstream regulating genes HIF-1α and mTOR.″ January, 2019  ″Investigating changes in the expression of genes involved in the NOTCH signaling pathway (Notch2, Hes1, MYC and Pre Tα) in Granulosa cell Tumors (GCTs) and tumor marginal healthy cells. ″ January, 2019 Completed Thesis Advisor:  ″Toxicity effect of silver nanoparticles on the liver & gills and blood of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).″ January, 2016  ″The biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nopal fruit extract and investigation of their anti proliferative activity on Liver

cancer cell line (HepG2).″ 2

September, 2016

 ″Study of effect of ethanolic extract of propolis on reproductive system of male rat.″

January, 2017

 ″Genetic Diagnostic Examination of Various Sperm Stem Cells (SSC) In Sheep Moghani.″

September, 2017

 ″Study of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Effects on Zona Pellucida of Rat Oocyte.″

September, 2017

 ″The Study of Saffron in Blocking of Oxidative Stress and Nrf2/HO1 Cell Signaling in kidney Tissue of Mice.″

January, 2018 Educational Experiences: (Including undergraduate and graduate level courses)  Advanced Cell Biology (undergraduate and graduate level)  Animal Cell Culture Techniques (graduate level)  Development (graduate level)  Developmental Neurology (graduate level)  Animal Comparative Embryology (graduate level)  Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology Methods (graduate level)  Reproduction and sex determination (graduate level)  Central Nervous System physiology (graduate level)  Cell Membrane Physiology (graduate level)  Animal Biosystematics (graduate level)  Species and Speciation (graduate level)  Evolution (undergraduate level)  Animal Physiology (undergraduate level)

Corporation in Workshops:  Real Time PCR. Tehran University of Medical Science. 29th May, 2016. PUBLICATIONS &

CONFRENCES: Publications:  Hassanzadeh Zahra, Mikaeili Agah Elmira*, Asadi Asadollah, Bagherivalami Kobra. Effect of aquatic garlic (Allium sativum L.) extract on the survival of breast cancer cells (MCF-7) and non-cancerous cells of mouse fibroblasts (L929). Journal of Developmental Biology (2019) 11(1), 45-52.  Mina Tavassoli Roodsari, Hamidreza Jamalzadeh, Elmira Mikaeili Agah*. Survey of silver nanoparticles (Ag- NPs) effects on blood indices of Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) juveniles. Anthropogenic Pollution Journal, 2 (2), 2018: 10-15. DOI: 10.22034/ap.2018.569113.1022  Elmira Mikaeili Agah*, Kazem Parivar& Mohammad Taghi Joghataei. Therapeutic Effect of Transplanted Human Wharton’s Jelly Stem Cell-Derived Oligodendrocyte Progenitor Cells (hWJ-MSC-derived OPCs) in an Animal Model of Multiple Sclerosis. Mol Neurobiol (2014) 49:625–632. DOI 10.1007/s12035-013-8543-2.  Elmira Mikaeili Agah*, Kazem Parivar, Mohammad Nabiuni, Mehrdad Hashemi & Masoud Soleimani. Induction of Human Umbilical Wharton’s Jelly-Derived Stem Cells Toward Oligodendrocyte Phenotype J MolNeurosci (2013) 51:328–336. DOI 10.1007/s12031-013-0094-5  Gholamreza Mowlavi*, Elmira Mikaeili, Iraj Mobedi, Eshratbeigom Kia, Lotfali Masoomi and Hassan Vatandoost. A Survey of Dung Beetles Infected with Larval Nematodes with Particular Note on Copris lunaris Beetles as a Vector for Gongylonema sp. in Iran. Korean J Parasitol (2009) 47(1): 13-17, DOI: 10.3347/kjp.2009.47.1.13  G Mowlavi*, E Mikaeili, I Mobedi, EB Kia, L Masoomi, H Vatandoost. Scarab Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Fauna in Ardabil Province, North West Iran. Iranian J Arthropod-Borne Dis (2008) 2(2): 35-41.

Accepted Paper in journals (Un-published):  Evaluation of cytotoxic effect of aqueous extract of Nopal fruit on liver cancer cell line (HepG2). Journal of Developmental Biology (2019)

Conferences:  The Sixth National and the First Regional Congress on Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases. 27-29 May, 2008, Karaj. Iran.  The 9th International MS congress of Iran. 2012. Tehran. Iran.  1st International Conference on Application of Advanced Technologies (ICAAT'1). 14-15 September 2016, Namin, Ardabil, Iran.  13th International Breast Cancer Congress. 14-16 February 2018, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.  2th International and 10th National Iranian Neurogenetic Congress. 21-23 February 2018, Mashhad of Medical Science University ACECR and Neurogenetic Society of Khorasan, Khorasan Razavi, Iran.  3rd International & 15th Iranian Genetics Congress. 13-15 May 2018, Iran genetic society, Tehran, Iran.  20th National and 8th International Congress of Biology, 22-24 August 2018, University of Maragheh, Iran. ______TECHNICAL SKILLS: Cell Culture (Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells, MCF-7, Hep-G2, and C-28/I2)  Provide of Cell Bank • Freeze and reserve cells in Nitrogen Tank • MTT assay with Eliza reader • Immuno cyto chemistry (ICC)  RNA Extraction from cells and Tissues • Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) • Real-Time PCR • Gap-PCR • Electrophoresis on Agarose Gel • Western blotting with semi dryer • Primer design with online software • Data analysis with Prism 5 software ______

PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS:

 "Genetic Engineering Techniques" NIGEB, Tehran, Iran. 29 February-3 March, 2016. (RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, Primer designing, PCR, Electrophoresis, Gene cloning, SDS-PAGE, Protein expression and purification)  "Real Time PCR" Islamic Azad University, Ardabil Branch, Ardabil, Iran. 2 February, 2016.  "Real Time PCR" Tehran University of Medical University, Tehran, Iran. 29 May, 2016. ______AWARDS:

 Get the top poster award in 2th International and 10th National Iranian Neurogenetic Congress. 21-23 February 2018, Mashhad of Medical Science University ACECR and Neurogenetic Society of Khorasan, Khorasan Razavi, Iran.