Academic and Professional Background:
Professor Zardooz’s academic journey is marked by a series of notable achievements. She obtained her foundational education with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Shahid Beheshti University, graduating between 1979 and 1984. Continuing her academic pursuits, she pursued a Master of Science in Physiology at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences from 1992 to 1996. Driven by a passion for deeper exploration into physiological mechanisms, she completed her PhD in Physiology at Jondi Shapour University of Medical Sciences from 2000 to 2007. This extensive educational background underscores her comprehensive understanding and expertise in the field of physiology.
Research Focus:
Professor Zardooz’s research is focused on several key areas within physiology, notably stress physiology, behavioral physiology, and endocrine physiology. Her research endeavors aim to unravel the complex interactions between external stressors, behavioral responses, and hormonal regulation. By investigating these mechanisms, she seeks to advance our understanding of how stress impacts physiological processes at both the molecular and organismal levels. Her work holds significant implications for health and well-being, offering insights into stress adaptation and potential therapeutic interventions.
Awards and Honors:
Professor Zardooz’s distinguished career suggests potential recognition for her contributions to teaching, research, and academic leadership. Awards could include Excellence in Teaching Awards, acknowledging her effective pedagogical methods and mentorship in the field of physiology. Her active involvement in professional societies such as the Iranian Society of Physiology and Pharmacology (ISPP) and the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) also underscores her standing within the scientific community, potentially leading to recognition for her research achievements and contributions to the field.
Publications Top Noted:
- Maternal separation blunted spatial memory formation independent of peripheral and hippocampal insulin content in young adult male rats
- Journal: PLoS ONE, 2018
- DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0204731
- Contributors: Maghami S., Zardooz H., Khodagholi F., Binayi F., Saber R.R., Hedayati M., Sahraei H., Ansari M.A.
- Summary: This study investigates how maternal separation affects spatial memory formation in young adult male rats, independent of insulin levels in the periphery and hippocampus.
- DIBc, a nanochelating-based nano metal-organic framework, shows anti-diabetic effects in high-fat diet and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
- Journal: International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2019
- DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S196050
- Contributors: Fakharzadeh S., Kalanaky S., Hafizi M., Nazaran M.H., Zardooz H.
- Summary: This research explores the anti-diabetic properties of DIBc, a nano metal-organic framework, in diabetic rat models induced by high-fat diet and streptozotocin.
- The effect of maternal high-fat feeding on energy homeostasis in stressed adult male rat offspring
- Journal: Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2019
- Contributors: Karbaschi R., Zardooz H.
- Summary: Examines how maternal high-fat diet impacts energy homeostasis in adult male rat offspring under stress conditions.
- Time-course study of high fat diet induced alterations in spatial memory, hippocampal JNK, P38, ERK and Akt activity
- Journal: Metabolic Brain Disease, 2019
- DOI: 10.1007/s11011-018-0369-1
- Contributors: Abbasnejad Z., Nasseri B., Zardooz H., Ghasemi R.
- Summary: Investigates the temporal effects of high-fat diet on spatial memory and the activity of key signaling pathways in the hippocampus.