Prof Dr Ali Reza Khosravi, University of Tehran, Iran
Dr. Ali Reza Khosravi, DVM, MPH, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Tehran, leading its Mycology Research Center. His expertise in medical mycology spans fungal immunology, antifungal drugs, and immunomodulatory agents. Dr. Khosravi has authored several influential books on fungal infections and allergies and is a distinguished member of ISHAM and Iranian societies in immunology and mycology. Recognized with multiple awards, including Iran’s top researcher accolades, he continues to advance fungal immunology globally. 🍄
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Education
Dr. Ali Reza Khosravi holds a diverse academic background. He earned his DVM from the University of Tehran in 1985, focusing on fish skin ulcer caused by Aspergillus species under the guidance of Prof. B. Mokhayer. Dr. Khosravi then pursued an MPH from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 1988. In 1992, he completed his PhD in Medical Mycology at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, researching dermatophyte antigens and immunity to dermatophytosis under the supervision of Prof. M. Emami and Prof. H. Tadjbakhsh. He further honed his expertise through fellowships in Fungal Immunology at the University of Sao Paolo, Brazil, and Fungal Allergy and Immunology at the University of Leeds, UK. 🍄
Experience
Since 1992, Dr. Ali Reza Khosravi has been dedicated to academia at the University of Tehran, Iran. Starting as an Assistant Professor from 1992 to 1996, he advanced to the position of Associate Professor from 1996 to 2001. Since 2001, he has held the prestigious title of Professor, continuing his impactful research and mentorship at the University. Dr. Khosravi’s career spans over three decades of commitment to mycology research, focusing on fungal immunology, antifungal drugs, and immunomodulatory agents. His contributions have earned him recognition as a leading authority in his field, bolstered by numerous awards and affiliations with international mycological societies. 🎓
Honors
Dr. Ali Reza Khosravi has been recognized with prestigious awards throughout his career, underscoring his exceptional contributions to veterinary and medical mycology. His accolades include the Award of the First Ranked Professor in Iran (2008), the Award of the First Ranked Researchman in Iran (2004), and multiple honors as the top researcher at the University of Tehran (2001, 2004). Dr. Khosravi’s scholarly achievements were also celebrated internationally, with awards for Best Presented Papers at the International Veterinary Congress in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (1992), and Top Presented Papers at the Asia Pacific International Congress in Penang, Malaysia (2004). 🏆
Research focus
Dr. Ali Reza Khosravi’s research focuses on diverse aspects of medical mycology and fungal immunology, exploring antifungal agents, immunomodulatory therapies, and the susceptibility profiles of fungal pathogens. His contributions span from investigating the chemical compositions of natural compounds against fish fungal infections to evaluating the antifungal potentials of essential oils and their combinations with conventional drugs. Dr. Khosravi’s work is pivotal in understanding fungal diseases’ mechanisms and developing novel therapeutic approaches 🍄.
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