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CURRICULUM VITAE (SEPTEMBER 2019)

KAMRAN GHAEDI, PH.D. PROFESSOR & PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NATIONAL & UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED INVESTIGATOR

Author H index (): 24 ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9790-5644 Researcher ID: X-9824-2018 () Number of Full Publications: 190 [Scopus] Cumulative for publications: 393.378 Pub med: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Ghaedi+K. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6602229006 http://isid.research.ac.ir/Kamran_Ghaedi

NATIONALITY: Iranian BIRTH DATE & PLACE: 19.7.1968; , Iran MARITAL STATUS: Married

INSTITUTE ADDRESS: 1. Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science & Technology, University of Isfahan, Hezar Jerib Ave., Azadi Sq., Isfahan, Iran. Phone: +98-31-3793-2479, Fax: +98-31-3793-2456.

2. Department of Cellular Biotechnology, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, Royan Institute, Academic Center for Education and Culture Research, Royan Ave., Khorasgan, Isfahan, Iran. Phone: +98-31-9501-5694, Fax: +98-31-9501-5687.

HOME ADDRESS: No.76, Bahar Impasse, Asyab L., East Nazar Ave., Isfahan, Iran. Phone: +98-31-3624-2204, Cellular Phone: +98-9133294917.

E. MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]; [email protected] & [email protected].

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:

2016 – present Full Professor of Biology Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Microbiology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

2006 – present 2

Principal Investigator and Head of Genetics Research Group Royan Institute for Biotechnology, Isfahan, Iran.

2012 – 2016 Associate Professor of Biology Department of Biology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

2005 – 2012 Assistant Professor of Biology Department of Biology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

1993 – 1995 Lecturer of Biochemistry Department of Biochemistry, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.

SABBATICAL APPOINTMENTS:

SEPTEMBER 2018 – FEBRUARY 2019 Visiting Professor Cell Therapy and Regeneration Department, Andalusian Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine Centre (CABIMER), Seville, Spain.

SEPTEMBER 2019 – FEBRUARY 2020 TUBITAK Visiting Professor Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey.

POST DOCTORAL TRAINING: 2003 – 2005 JST Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (Japan Science and Technology Corporation, Solution-Oriented Research for Science and Technology Program) Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. Program Title: Expression of Organelle Biogenesis Genes and Cell Function Regulation Research Director: Professor Yukio Fujiki

2001 – 2003 JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow (Japan Society for Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers) Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. Host Researcher: Professor Yukio Fujiki

1999 – 2001 JST Junior Postdoctoral Researcher (Japan Science and Technology Corporation, Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology Program) Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. 3

Program Title: Dynamics of Organelle Assembly and Regulation of Cell Function Research Director: Professor Yukio Fujiki

EDUCATION:

DOCTOR OF SCIENCE (D.Sc.) Biological Sciences (Major: Cell and Molecular Genetics) – March, 1999 Department of Biology, Graduate School of Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. Dissertation title: Isolation and characterization of two novel complementation groups of Chinese hamster ovary cell mutants defective in peroxisome assembly and their complementing genes, using green fluorescent protein tagged with peroxisomal targeting signal type 2 (PTS2). Supervisor: Professor Yukio Fujiki

Non-degree Research Student March, 1996 Department of Biology, Graduate School of Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE INTENSIVE COURSE CERTIFICATE September, 1995 International Student Center, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) Clinical Biochemistry – July, 1993 Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. Thesis title: Effects of thyroid hormones on the hepatic DT-diaphorase activity and glutathione content of liver cells by in vitro and in vivo experiments. Supervisor: Professor Mohammad Suzangar Advisor: Dr. Bahram Haghighi (First rank among graduates) G.P.A.: 17.45 out of 20, 39 Credit units passed.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.) Biology (Major: Plant Biology) – September, 1989 Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. G.P.A.: 16.78 out of 20, 149 Credit units passed.

HONORS:

The Winner of the Biennial Book Festival in for writing of Stem Cells and Tissue Regeneration book in Persian (DECEMBER, 2016) by Department of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Isfahan Province.

National Winner of the “Royan 17th International Research Award” in the field of Stem Cell Biology and Technology. AUGUST, 2016 from the Royan Institute 4

Title of research: “Utilization of Pioglitazone as a Novel Approach to Increase the Colony Formation Efficiency of Individualized Human Pluripotent Stem Cells”.

Distinguished National Investigator for the Fiscal Year of 2015 by Ministry of Research, Science and Technology of Iran.

Distinguished University Investigator for the Fiscal Year of 2014 by University of Isfahan.

Distinguished Biology Department Investigator for the Fiscal Year of 2011 by University of Isfahan.

The tenth award seasonal book for best translation (SEPTEMBER, 2010) by Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES (UNIVERSITY OF ISFAHAN): Yearly: Seminars PhD. Seminar MSc. Seminar Lectures- Graduate Courses Advanced Molecular Biology Advanced Cell Biology Molecular Biology of Genome Cellular Adaptation to Exercise Metabolic Aspects of Exercise Hormone Responses to Exercise Advanced Genetic Engineering Complementary Genetic Engineering Experimental Methods of Biochemistry and Exercise Metabolism Biennial: Lectures- Graduate Courses Developmental Genetics Advanced Cell Biology Developmental Genetics Advanced Cell Biology 1 Occasional: Lectures- Graduate Courses Recent Progress in Genetics Regulation of Metabolism Advanced Techniques in Cell and Molecular Biology Cell Physiology Membrane Biology and Physiology Chromatin Biochemistry Stem Cells Lectures- Undergraduate Courses Complementary Biochemistry Special Topics in Genetics Genetic Engineering 5

Foundation of Genetics Biochemistry of Metabolism Genetics I Biochemistry of Proteins Once: Lectures- Graduate Courses Medical Biochemistry Advanced Sport Biochemistry Molecular Biotechnology Bacterial Genetics Lectures- Undergraduate Courses Animal Biotechnology Basic Biotechnology Foundation of Biochemistry Immunogenetics

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES: 2005 – 2007 Member of Book Committee, Biology Department 2005 – 2009 Biology Department Coordinator for Graduate Seminars 2005 – 2007 Biology Department Coordinator and Founder of Master Program of Cell and Molecular Biology 2007 – 2009 Member of Research Affairs Committee, Biology Department 2008 – 2010 Member of Book Committee, Faculty of Sciences 2007 – 2013 Member of Academic Selection Committee for hiring new faculty staffs, University of Isfahan 2009 – 2011 Member of Graduate Administration Committee, Biology Department 2009 – 2013 Member of Administration Policy Committee, Biology Department 2009 – present President of Stem Cell Committee, University of Isfahan 2013 – present Member of Biotechnology Committee, University of Isfahan 2009 – present Member of Administration Policy Committee, University of Isfahan 2011 – 2013 Member of Academic Committee, Biology Department 2011 – present Member of Academic Committee, Biotechnology Department 2012 – 2013 Biology Department Coordinator and Founder of Ph.D. Program of Cell and Molecular Biology 2012 – 2013 Biology Department Coordinator and Founder of Ph.D. Program of Cell and Developmental Biology

GRANTS AND FUNDING: 1. Principle Investigator of the ongoing Project: Transdifferentiation of human keratinocytes and fibroblast cells to motor neuron cells using small molecules (SAG and DSM). Awarded by: Stem Cell Science and Technology Council, Vice- Presidency of The Islamic republic of Iran for Science and Technology (150 million I.R. Rials)

2. Principle Investigator of the ongoing Project: Anti-tumor activity assessments of plants cyclotides on cancer stem cells. Awarded by: Iran National Science Foundation, Vice- Presidency of The Islamic republic of Iran for Science and Technology (200 million I.R. Rials) 6

3. Principle Investigator of the ongoing Project: non-coding RNA activity assessments during differentiation of TH17 cells. Awarded by: National Institute for Medical Research Development (NIMAD) (700 million I.R. Rials)

4 Principle Investigator of ongoing Project: AGE related diabetes and miRNAs in mouse. Awarded by: National Institute for Medical Research Development (NIMAD) (250 million I.R. Rials)

5. Principle Investigator of ongoing Project: Association study of AURKA expression with the incidence of Gastric Cancer. Awarded by: Charity foundation of Cancer (270 million I.R. Rials)

REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES: 110 Master Degree Theses mentored 38 PhD. Dissertations Mentored 14 Sabbatical Projects supported 69 Research Projects lead 23 Endowed Professorships and Associate Professorships supported 19 Awards and honors 8 Meetings organized 179 research papers published 12 Book publications

PART TIME ACTIVITIES LECTURER- ADVISER- SUPERVISOR Payam Noor University Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Islamic Azad University Nour Danesh Institute of Higher Education ACECR Institute of Higher Education

SUPERVISING AND ADVISING OF GRADUATE Student THESES >120 Master’s Degree Theses (Supervising) >56 Master’s Degree Theses (Advising) >30 PhD. Theses (Supervising) >27 PhD. Theses (Advising)

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP: 1. Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2. International Journal of Fertility and Sterility 3. ISRN Molecular Biology 4. Niche 5. Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology 6. Dataset Papers in Science

LANGUAGES: Persian (Native) English (Fluent) Japanese (Fair)