Department of Parasitology was established in 1958. The department consists of 4 laboratories; Medical Parasitology, Medical Entomology, Serology and Molecular Parasitology.
Department of Parasitology has activities in the fields of research, education, manufacturing and service.
Research activities
- Research projects on the department's main areas of work (malaria, leishmaniasis, toxoplasmosis, Hydatidosis other transmitted diseases by arthropods).
- Research project of students.
Educational activities
- To teach postgraduate (MSc) courses in parasitology and microbiology.
- To hold congresses, seminars, retraining courses, internships.
- To accomplish graduate student's thesis (MSc, PhD) at different levels.
- To present scientific abstracts at local and foreign congress.
Manufacturing activities
- Production of antigens, anti-serum and some diagnostic kits of parasitic diseases.
Services
- Diagnosis of parasitic diseases
- Evaluation of insecticides and rodenticide
- Water testing of parasites
Administrative activities
- Participation of faculty members in board meetings, National Committees, internal research and education committees
- Judgment of books and articles in universities and scientific centers
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Mehdi Asmar
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nourayer Piazak
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PhD
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Hossein Nahrevanian
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PhD
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Mohammad Reza Siavashi
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PhD
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Ahmad Reza Esmaeili Rastaghi
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PhD
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