Dr. lida shahghasempour | Tissue Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Dr. lida shahghasempour, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran.
Dr. Lida Shahghasempour is a prominent researcher in tissue engineering, celebrated for her pioneering work in biomaterials and regenerative medicine. With a strong academic foundation and a focus on innovative solutions for tissue repair, she has published extensively in high-impact journals and contributed to significant advancements in the field. As a recipient of the Best Researcher Award, Lida is recognized not only for her scientific achievements but also for her dedication to mentoring the next generation of scientists. Her research continues to have a profound impact on both academia and clinical applications.
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Education
Dr. Lida Shahghasempour holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the Department of Microbiology at Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, completed in 2023. Her doctoral research, funded by the Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, focused on the preparation of a polyurethane scaffold incorporating Lactobacillus plantarum and Platelet Rich Growth Factors for enhanced wound healing. She earned her MSc in Microbiology from Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, in 2010, where her thesis assessed the plasma levels of Interleukin IL-10 and gene polymorphism in smear-positive tuberculosis patients. Lida’s academic journey began with a BSc in Microbiology from Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, completed in 2006.
Professional Experiences
Dr. Lida Shahghasempour has accumulated diverse professional experience in the field of microbiology and biotechnology. From 2018 to 2021, she served as the Quality Control Manager at Regen Allograft, an Iranian Tissue Product Company, ensuring the quality and safety of tissue products. Prior to that, she worked at Biosun Pharmed Iranian Pharmaceutical Company from 2014 to 2018 as an R&D and Purification Expert, specializing in peptide products and the formulation and filling of biosimilar products and vaccines. Her career began at Zist Daru Danesh Iranian Pharmaceutical Company, where she was the Protein Purification Supervisor from 2010 to 2014, overseeing downstream processes. Additionally, Lida gained valuable research experience at the Mycobacteriology Research Center (MRC) from 2009 to 2010 and completed training in biochemistry, hematology, and microbiology at RESALAT Hospital in 2006.
Research Interests
Dr. Lida Shahghasempour’s research interests span a wide range of disciplines within the life sciences, including microbiology, virology, and immunology, where she examines the complex interactions between microorganisms and the immune system. Her expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology underpins her investigations into cellular functions and processes. Lida is particularly focused on vaccine development, molecular and medical genetics, and biotechnology, emphasizing both upstream and downstream processes in bioprocessing. Additionally, she explores molecular pharmacology and pharmaceutical science, aiming to translate her findings into therapeutic applications. Her passion for tissue engineering further drives her commitment to advancing regenerative medicine, making her research pivotal for improving health outcomes.
Professional skills
Dr. Lida Shahghasempour possesses a robust set of professional skills in molecular biology, microbiology, and biotechnology. She has extensive experience with molecular tests, including DNA and RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, qRT-PCR, and various PCR techniques. Her proficiency in microbial testing encompasses colony counting, bacterial culturing, and sterility testing, among others. Lida is adept at cellular tests, maintaining cell lines, conducting potency tests for recombinant proteins, and extracting stem cells from human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells.
In chromatography, she has worked with size exclusion and preparative scale chromatography for protein and peptide purification. Her expertise also includes protein refolding, vaccine formulation, and peptide synthesis and purification. Lida is familiar with equipment qualification and process validation, as well as operating various laboratory instruments such as TFF systems, lyophilizers, and filling machines. Her experience extends to animal studies, where she maintains mouse lines and conducts experiments involving wound models. Additionally, she conducts experiments on donor human tissues for creating decellularized organs. Lida is well-versed in a variety of analytical tests, including loss on drying and biodegradation tests, and has experience working in cleanroom environments (classes D, C, and B), adhering to safety protocols in BSL1 to BSL3 labs.
Shahghasempour, L., et al. “In Vivo Assessment of Lactobacillus plantarum and Co-Cultured Cells on a Polyurethane/PRGF/Gelatin/Polyurethane Scaffold in Skin Wound Healing.” Journal of SPE Polymer, 2024.
Shahghasempour, L., et al. “In Vivo Model of Bone Regeneration with Aspirin Crosslinked O-Carboxymethylchitosan Hydrogel Loaded with Adipose Derived Stem Cells.” Under consideration for inclusion in Journal of Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 2024.
Shahghasempour, L., et al. “Fabrication of Biocompatible Artificial Skin for Full-Thickness Wound by Co-Culture of Adipose Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Human Keratinocytes on Oxygen-Producing Nanofiber Electrospun Scaffold in Rat Animal Model.” Under consideration for inclusion in Journal of Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 2024.
Shahghasempour, L., et al. “Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy Using Pal-KTTKS-Enriched Carboxylated Cellulose Improves Burn Wound in Rat Model.” Journal of Dermatological Research, 2024.
Shahghasempour, L., et al. “Evaluation of Lactobacillus plantarum and PRGF as a New Bioactive Multi-Layered Scaffold PU/PRGF/Gelatin/PU for Wound Healing.” Journal of Tissue and Cell, 2023.
Shahghasempour, L., et al. “The Culture of Lactobacillus plantarum on Multi-Layered Bioactive Scaffold Containing Platelet Rich Growth Factors.” 2023.
Shahghasempour, L., et al. “Surface Coating of Polyurethane Films with Gelatin, Aspirin, and Heparin to Increase the Hemocompatibility of Artificial Vascular Grafts.” Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2023.
Shahghasempour, L., et al. “Macrolides Resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae.” Review Article, 2015.
