Davoud Kianifard Curriculum Vitae

Davoud Kianifard, DVM; PhD

Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran, (+98)411 6378743,

Personal Information

Date of birth: July 14, 1982

Place of birth:Urmia, Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Marital status: Married

Current Position

Assistant Professor August 2011-Present

Department of Basic Sciences

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Sept 2006-May 2011

Board Certified Comparative Histologist &Microanatomist, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

Ph.D. Thesis:The Study of Testicular Histology, Immunohistochemistry of Testicular Macrophages, Ultrastructural Study of Spermatogenic Cells and Analysis of Spermatozoids in Adult Diabetic Rats

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Sept 2000-July 2006

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

DVM Thesis:An Investigation of Neuroprotective Effect of Histidine on Experimental Global Ischemia and Reperfusion Shock: Histopathological Study.

Abroad Sabbaticals

Department of Cell Biology/Medical BiomicsMay 2010-October 2010

University Medical Centre Groningen, the Netherlands

Scientific Executive Records

1-Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) January 23, 2010

2-Test of English for International Communications (TOEIC) July 22, 2009

Research Experience

  • Preparation of various tissue samples;
  • Preparation of frozen sections with cryostat;
  • Immunohistochemical staining of tissue macrophages;
  • Analysis of microscopic images by image analysis software;
  • Experimental induction of diabetes in laboratory animals;
  • Induction of experimental ischemia in brain;
  • Working with laboratory animals;
  • Interpretation of electron microscopy images;
  • Cell culture methods;
  • Assessment of the activities of the hormones of pituitary-gonad axis;
  • Working with Confocal microscopy

Research Interests

  • Experimentally induction of Diabetes in Rats
  • The study of the chronic effects of diabetes on reproductive system
  • The study of male reproductive endocrinology in diabetic conditions
  • The function of Sertoli cells in diabetic animals
  • Ultrastructure of Sertoli cells
  • Mitochondrial alterations in Sertoli cells
  • The study of Leydig cells steroidogenic activities in diabetic conditions
  • The study of the relationships between testicular macrophages and Leydig cells
  • Immunoelectron microscopy of StAR proteins in mitochondria of Leydig cells
  • Immunohistochemical study of testicular macrophages

Journal Publications

  • Kianifard D., Sadrkhanlou R., Hasanzadeh S. (2011). The Histological, Histomorphometrical and Histochemical Changes of Testicular Tissue in the Metformin Treated and Untreated Streptozotocin-Induced Adult Diabetic Rats. Veterinary Research Forum (VRF), 2(1): 13-24.
  • Kianifard D., Hasanzadeh S., Sadrkhanlou R. A., Farshid A. A. (2011). An investigation of Ultrastructural changes in cells of seminiferous tubules of testes and alterations in gonadotropic – gonadal hormones of adult male experimentally induced diabetic rats. The Journal of Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Vol. 22(3): 239- 248.
  • Kianifard D., Sadrkhanlou R., Hasanzadeh S. (2012). The Ultrastructural Changes of Sertoli and Leydig Cells Following Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes. Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, Vol. 15(1):623-635.
  • Asadpour R., Shahbazfar A A., Kianifard D., Azari M., Zaboli N. (2013).Comparison of the protective effects of garlic (Allium sativum L) extract, vitamin E and N acetyl cystein on testis structure and sperm quality in rats treated with lead acetate. REVUE DE MEDECINE VETERINAIRE, Vol. 164(1): 27-33.
  • Kianifard D., Hasanzadeh S., Kianifard L. (2013). The study of Time Dependent Administration of Methylphenidate on the Microscopic Indices of Spermatogenesis and Sperm Analysis in Adult Rats. Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine, Vol. 3(2):121-125.
  • Kianifard L., Naem S., Kianifard D. (2013). An investigation on Trichuris species in slaughtered goats in Urmia. International Journal of Lovestock Research, Vol. 3(2):122-128.
  • Kianifard D., Kianifard L. (2014). Effects of Morus Alba Extract on the Microscopic Changes of Spermatogenesis in Experimentally Induced Diabetes Mellitus in Adult Rats.Medicine Sciences, Vol. 3(3):1491-1506.
  • Kianifard D. (2015). Protective Effects of Morus Alba (M.alba) Extract on the Alteration of Testicular Tissue and Spermatogenesis in Adult Rats Treated with Monosodium Glutamate.Medicine Sciences, Vol.4(1): 1947-1958.
  • Kianifard D., Rezaee F. (2015). Beneficial Effects of Coenzyme Q 10 In Reduction Of Testicular Tissue Alteration Following Induction Of Diabetes In Adult Rats. Romanian Journal of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Vol. 22(1): 019-027.
  • Kianifard D., VafaeiSaiahGh.,Rezaee F. (2015). Study of the Protective Effects of Quince (CydoniaOblonga) Leaf Extract on Fertility Alterations and Gonadal Dysfunction Induced By Monosodium Glutamate in Adult Male Wistar Rats. Romanian Journal of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Vol. 22(4): 375-384.

Conference Presentations/Publications

  • Kianifard D., Sadrkhanlou R., Hasanzadeh S., Kianifard L., Rezaee, F. (2012). Immunofluorescence Detection of Testicular Macrophages with Confocal Microscopy in Chronic Phase of Diabetes and Treatment with Metformin in Adult Diabetic Rats. 4th International Congress of Diabetes Updates. Tehran, Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Sadrkhanlou R., Hasanzadeh, S. (2012). Histological Study of Brain Tissue following Experimental Unilateral Global Ischemia in Rats Treated with Histidine. 10th Iranian Anatomical Science Congress. Rasht, Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Sadrkhanlou R., Hasanzadeh, S. (2012). Ultrastructural Study of Apical Cytoplasm of Sertoli Cells in Testicular Tissue from Adult Diabetic Rats. 10th Iranian Anatomical Science Congress. Rasht, Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Kianifard L. (2012). An Investigation of the Activity Rate of Aldolase Enzyme in Selenium Deficiency Lambs. 17th Iran Veterinary Congress. Tehran, Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Kianifard L. (2012). The Study of the Effect of Elevation of Blood Glucose Levels Induced by Chronic Diabetes on the Number and Motility Percentage of Epididymal Spermatozoids in Adult Diabetic Rats Treated with Metformin. 17th Iran Veterinary Congress. Tehran, Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Kianifard L. (2012). The Study of Hormonal Alteration of Pituitary-Gonad Axis in Adult Male Diabetic Rats Treated with Metformin. 17th Iran Veterinary Congress. Tehran, Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Sadeghi G., Faghani S. (2004). Measurement of Hyperalgesia to Thermal Stimulation in Unrestrained Guinea-Pigs. 4 th Scientific Annual Meeting of the Iranian Pain Society, Tehran, I.R.Iran.
  • Kianifard D. (2012). Anatomical Approach for Induction of Experimental Unilateral Global Brain Ischemia in Adult Rats. 10th Iranian Anatomical Science Congress. Rasht, Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Sadrkhanlou R A., Kianifard L. (2012). Comparative Study of the Protective Effects of Metformin and JuglansRegia Leaves on the Alterations of Sperm Population and Motility in Adult Diabetic Rats. 13thRoyan International Congress on Reproductive Biomedicine, Royan institute, Tehran, I. R. Iran.
  • Asadpour R., Azari M., Zaboli N., Kianifard D. (2012). Effects of Vitamin E and Cystein on Semen Quality and Biochemical parameters Related with Lead Toxicity in the Male Rats. 13thRoyan International Congress on Reproductive Biomedicine, Royan institute, Tehran, I. R. Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Hasanzadeh S., Kianifard L. (2012). The alteration of sperm populace and motility in chronic phase of type 2 diabetes influence the normal fertility in males. 3rdInternational Congress of Iranian Society for Reproductive Medicine. Tabriz, Iran.
  • Kianifard D. (2012). Demographic changes of testicular macrophages in adult diabetic rats with spermatogenic disorders: Immunofluorescence study. 3rdInternational Congress of Iranian Society for Reproductive Medicine. Tabriz, Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Sadrkhanlou R.A., Kianifard L. (2012). Hormonal alteration of pituitary testicular axis influence the sperm populace and motility in chronic phase of type 2 diabetes. 3rdInternational Congress of Iranian Society for Reproductive Medicine. Tabriz, Iran.
  • Hamidian G., Azari M., Kianifard D., Kolahian S., Mahmoudi R., Hamali H. (2012). Effect of Vitexagnus essential oil on sperm quality and quantity in mice. 3rdInternational Congress of Iranian Society for Reproductive Medicine. Tabriz, Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Mousavi Z (2013). The study of the protective effects of Taurine on the alteration of spermatogenesis in experimentally induced adult diabetic rats. 21th International Iranian Congress of Physiology and Pharmacology,Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Mousavi Z (2013). Epididymal sperm analysis in experimentally induced diabetic rats treated with Taurine. 21th International Iranian Congress of Physiology and Pharmacology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Mousavi Z (2013). Ultrastructural study of basement membrane of seminiferous tubules in adult diabetic rats with spermatogenic alterations. 14th Royan International Congress on Reproductive Biomedicine, Tehran, Iran.
  • Kianifard D., Mousavi Z (2013). Histomorphological study of testicular seminiferous tubules following time dependent administration of Methylphenidate in adult rats. 14th Royan International Congress on Reproductive Biomedicine, Tehran, Iran.

Professional Membership

  • Iranian Society of Anatomical Sciences
  • Iranian Society of Embryology and Reproductive Biology
  • Iranian Veterinarian Society
  • Veterinary Council of the I.R. Iran

Teaching Experiences

  • General histology
  • Comparative histology
  • English language for students of veterinary medicine
  • Veterinary histology for laboratory sciences
  • Principles of electron microscopy
  • Methods for preparation of microscopic sections

References

Prof. Rajab Ali Sadrkhanlou

Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University

Nazloo Campus of Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

(+98)441 2770508,

Dr. ShapourHasanzadeh

Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University

Nazloo Campus of Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

(+98)441 2770508,

Dr. RasoulShahrouz

Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University

Nazloo Campus of Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

(+98)441 2770508,

Dr. FarhadRezaee

Department of Cell Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen,

Antonius Deusinglaan 1; 9713 AV Groningen, the Netherlands

(+31) 50 3638147,

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