DVM
Dr. Zahra Mozooni is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and a dedicated cancer researcher from Iran, specializing in gastrointestinal and urogenital oncology. She has over five years of research experience focused on molecular oncology, tumor immunology, and gene-based diagnostic development. Dr. Mozooni has collaborated with several prestigious Iranian institutions, including the Immunology Research Center at Iran University of Medical Sciences and the Genetics Research Center at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Her research has primarily centered on developing rapid stool- and urine-based diagnostic tests for colorectal and bladder cancers, as well as exploring genetic vector-based tumor suppressor gene delivery. She has authored 10 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating over 40 citations, and has presented her findings at international scientific conferences, including an invited presentation at a conference in Canada. In addition to her research achievements, Dr. Mozooni serves as a peer reviewer for leading international journals such as BMC Cancer, Discover Oncology, and the World Journal of Surgical Oncology.
1. Research Collaborations
Immunology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences
Genetics Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Conducted advanced research in molecular oncology, focusing on gene expression, cytokine profiling, and immunological pathways in colorectal cancer.
Collaborated on interdisciplinary studies integrating molecular biology, immunogenetics, and cancer diagnostics.
2. Publications
Authored and co-authored 10 peer-reviewed scientific papers published in high-impact international journals such as ScienceDirect, Tandfonline, PMC, and Probiologists.
Research topics include interferon-gamma signaling, TNF receptors, MMP and TYK2 gene expression, and circular RNAs in colorectal cancer.
Publications have received over 40 citations, demonstrating the impact of her work in the field of molecular oncology.
3. Conference Presentations
International Conference on Immunology and Microbiology, Canada (2023) – Oral Presentation.
16th International Congress of Allergy and Immunology, Iran University of Medical Sciences (2023) – Oral/Poster Presentation.
13th, 14th, and 16th International Congresses on Laboratory and Clinical Medicine (2022–2024) – Poster Presentations on colorectal cancer research.
Symposium on Microbiome and Health (2021) – Poster Presentation.
7th Annual Multidisciplinary Uro-oncology Congress (2025) – Poster Presentation on prostate cancer research.
4. Peer Review Activities
Peer Reviewer for international journals, including:
BMC Cancer
Discover Oncology
World Journal of Surgical Oncology
5. Professional Development and Training
Biostatistics and Data Analysis Workshop, Dr. Khalili Training Center – 40 hours
Cell Culture and Stem Cell Training – 4 hours
Gained expertise in RT-PCR, RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, and data interpretation.
6. Research Goals
To advance early, non-invasive cancer diagnostics and gene-based therapeutic approaches.
To contribute to global oncology research through international collaboration and innovative translational studies.
