Meysam Moravedji | Zoonoses | Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr. Meysam Moravedji | Zoonoses | Outstanding Scientist Award

Veterinarian Researcher at Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch, Sanandaj, Iran

Dr. Meysam Moravedji is an experienced veterinary internist specializing in large animal medicine, with a particular focus on equine and ruminant health. He serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch, Iran. With over 15 years of academic, clinical, and research experience, he has made significant contributions to veterinary education, large animal clinical services, zoonotic disease research, and rural animal health outreach. He has actively collaborated with major scientific institutions such as the Pasteur Institute of Iran and the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute.

Publication ProfileΒ 

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Educational Background πŸŽ“

  • DVSc in Large Animal Internal Medicine
    Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran – 2013

  • DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
    Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Iran – 2007

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

  • Assistant Professor, Dept. of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch (2010–Present)

  • Head, Large Animal Clinic (2023–2024)

  • Director, Mobile Veterinary Clinic (2021–Present)

  • Veterinary Health Officer, Faculty Farms (2017–2018)

  • Member, Faculty Research Council (2017–2018, 2020–2021)

  • University Graduate Studies Representative (2017–2018)

  • Permanent Member, Specialized Council, Clinical Sciences Department (2010–Present)

  • Lecturer, Continuing Education Programs for Veterinary Councils in multiple provinces

  • Owner and Part-time Veterinary Practitioner, Large Animal Clinic, Sanandaj (2020–Present)

  • Project Collaborator, Pasteur Institute of Iran and Razi Institute

Research Interests πŸ”¬

  • Zoonotic Diseases and Public Health

  • Large Animal Internal Medicine

  • Equine Medicine: colic, cardiology, ophthalmology

  • Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

  • Tick-Borne Diseases

  • Fluid Therapy in Large Animals

  • Animal Modeling for Equine Digestive Disorders

  • Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Biosecurity

Awards and HonorsπŸ†βœ¨

  • Head, Horse Medicine Panel, 4th Iranian Congress of Companion Animal Medicine (2025)

  • Organizer, Joint Scientific Meeting with Pasteur Institute and Razi Institute (2024)

  • Keynote Speaker, Iranian Congress of Companion Animal Medicine

  • Recognized for community service to rural and underprivileged farmers

Professional Services and Engagements

  • Peer Reviewer for:

    • BMC Veterinary Research

    • International Journal of Veterinary Science and Research

    • Iranian Journal of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

    • Journal of Large Animal Clinical Science Research

  • Symposium Organizer and Speaker:

    • Iranian Congress of Companion Animal Medicine

    • Scientific Meetings with national research institutes

  • Community Outreach:

    • Free veterinary care for farmers in Kurdistan Province

    • Educational workshops for rural livestock owners

    • Veterinary consulting for Eram Zoo (Tehran)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Meysam Moravedji exemplifies an outstanding veterinary academic and practitioner with an exceptional record of clinical service, teaching, and research in large animal internal medicine. His extensive contributions to equine health, zoonotic disease research, and rural veterinary service have had meaningful impacts at institutional and community levels. He is a strong candidate for recognition in scientific and professional award platforms, particularly those honoring contributions in veterinary medicine, public health, and translational animal research. Future endeavors could include expanding his international research collaborations and further publications in high-impact veterinary journals.

Publications πŸ“š

  • πŸ“„ Molecular detection, epidemiology and phylogenetic evaluation of Babesia ovis in apparently healthy goats
    🧬 FI Asia Taqddus, Muhammad Naeem, Hira Muqaddas, Ceylan Ceylan, Onur Ceylan, …
    πŸ›οΈ Research in Veterinary Science, 191, 105672.


  • πŸ“„ Detection of Various Rickettsial Species in Ticks Collected from Small Ruminants in Western Iran
    πŸ§ͺ M Moravedji, M Latifian, M Rahravani, E Mostafavi, H Seyfi, …
    πŸ›οΈ Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 24(11), 730–737.


  • πŸ“„ Determination of seroprevalence of brucellosis in livestock and high-risk population in Kurdistan, Western Iran
    🧫 S Aghamohammad, M Rastin, E Mostafavi, AH Anaraki, M Rahravani, …
    πŸ›οΈ Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 93, 101942.
    πŸ”’ Cited by: 7


  • πŸ“„ Clinical, hematological and molecular evaluation of piroplasma and Anaplasma infections in small ruminants and tick vectors from Kurdistan province, western Iran
    πŸ‘ M Rahravani, M Moravedji, E Mostafavi, MM Mozoun, AH Zeeyaie, …
    πŸ›οΈ Research in Veterinary Science, 159, 44–56.
    πŸ”’ Cited by: 4


  • πŸ“„ Molecular detection of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis in domestic ruminants and their ticks in selected areas of western Iran
    πŸ”¬ M Moravedji, M Beig, N Baseri, M Rahravani, M Latifian, S Esmaeili
    πŸ›οΈ Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research, 24(3), 270.
    πŸ”’ Cited by: 2


  • πŸ“„ The epidemiological survey of Coxiella burnetii in small ruminants and their ticks in western Iran
    🐏 M Rahravani, M Moravedji, E Mostafavi, M Mohammadi, H Seyfi, N Baseri, …
    πŸ›οΈ BMC Veterinary Research, 18(1), 292.
    πŸ”’ Cited by: 28


  • πŸ“„ Molecular detection of Francisella tularensis in small ruminants and their ticks in western Iran
    πŸ”¬ M Rahravani, M Moravedji, E Mostafavi, N Baseri, H Seyfi, M Mohammadi, …
    πŸ›οΈ Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 83, 101779.
    πŸ”’ Cited by: 13


  • πŸ“„ Seroepidemiology of leptospirosis in livestock and workers of high-risk occupation in Kurdistan, Iran
    πŸ’‰ S Aghamohammad, AH Anaraki, M Rahravani, M Rastin, RA Sadaf, …
    πŸ›οΈ Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 82, 101758.
    πŸ”’ Cited by: 3


  • πŸ“„ Francisella tularensis survey among ranchers and livestock in western Iran
    πŸ„ HA Cohan, M Jamshidian, M Rohani, M Moravedji, E Mostafavi
    πŸ›οΈ Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 74, 101598.
    πŸ”’ Cited by: 6


  • πŸ“„ Study the impairments in clinical and microscopic diagnosis of theileriosis among small ruminant population in Kurdistan province
    πŸ§ͺ H Seifi, M Moravedji, S Esmaeili, E Mostafavi
    πŸ›οΈ Journal of Large Animal Clinical Science Research (JLACSR), 9(1), 53–66.


  • πŸ“„ Surveillance of Francisella tularensis in surface water of Kurdistan province, west of Iran
    πŸ’§ HA Cohan, M Jamshidian, M Rohani, M Moravedji, E Mostafavi
    πŸ›οΈ Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 69, 101419.
    πŸ”’ Cited by: 5


  • πŸ“„ Investigation the Frequency of Pathological Lesions of Sheep Rumen in Sanandaj Slaughter
    πŸ‘ M Moravedji, L Akradi, M Khezai
    πŸ›οΈ Journal of Veterinary Research


  • πŸ“„ Investigation of the frequency of pathological lesions of sheep rumen in Sanandaj slaughter
    🧫 H Khanbabaie, M Moravedji, L Akradi, M Khezri


  • πŸ“„ Survey of the Microscopic Prevalence of the Abomasal Ulcer Types in Slaughtered Sheep of Slaughter House of Sanandaj County
    πŸ” S Fathi, M Moravedji, L Akradi
    πŸ›οΈ Journal of Large Animal Clinical Science Research (Journal of Veterinary …)


 

 

 

 

Dimosthenis Chochlakis | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dimosthenis Chochlakis | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Researcher Microbiology-epidemiology at School of Medicine/University of Crete, Greece

Dr. Dimosthenis Chochlakis is a seasoned molecular microbiologist and medical biochemist affiliated with the University of Crete’s School of Medicine. With over two decades of experience in research, diagnostics, and academic teaching, he has made significant contributions to the understanding and surveillance of vector-, water-, and food-borne pathogens. His work bridges clinical microbiology and public health, emphasizing interdisciplinary methods, molecular diagnostics, and applied research.

Publication ProfileΒ 

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Educational Background πŸŽ“

  • PhD in Molecular Microbiology (2006–2009)
    University of Crete, School of Medicine, Greece

  • MSc in Clinical Biochemistry with Molecular Biology (2000–2001)
    University of Surrey, Guildford, UK

  • BSc in Medical Biochemistry (1997–2000)
    University of Surrey, Guildford, UK

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

  • 2015–Present: Biochemistry & Microbiology Researcher
    Laboratory of Clinical Bacteriology, Parasitology, Zoonoses and Geographical Medicine, University of Crete

  • 2009–2014: Biochemistry & Microbiology Specialist
    Regional Laboratory of Public Health of Crete, National School of Public Health, Greece

  • 2004–2009: Research Associate
    Laboratory of Clinical Bacteriology, Parasitology, Zoonoses and Geographical Medicine, University of Crete

  • Various Teaching Roles (2004–2023): Lecturer in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbial Metabolism, Fermentation, Public Health, and Zoonoses at vocational institutes and universities, including the University of Crete

  • Supervision: Has supervised 10 undergraduate and postgraduate students on diverse microbiological research topics.

Research Interests πŸ”¬

  • Molecular epidemiology and laboratory diagnosis of zoonoses, especially tick-, water-, and food-borne pathogens

  • Surveillance systems and public health interventions related to Legionella, Coxiella burnetii, Leptospira, Listeria, and Vibrio species

  • Application of molecular diagnostics, GIS-based epidemiological mapping, and proteomics

  • Development of environmental surveillance tools for cross-border infectious threats

  • Public health microbiology with a focus on climate-influenced pathogen transmission

Awards and HonorsπŸ†βœ¨

  • Certified Evaluator, General Secretariat of Research and Technology (Greece), since 2016

  • Numerous invitations to lecture in postgraduate programs and international courses

  • Active organizer and technical committee member in international scientific events, including EurNegVec and BEPR

  • Participated in international collaborations (e.g., Serbia Ministry of Education, EU Horizon projects)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Dimosthenis Chochlakis stands out as a distinguished researcher with sustained contributions to public health microbiology and zoonotic disease control. His interdisciplinary expertise in molecular microbiology, diagnostics, teaching, and field-based epidemiology makes him a vital contributor to the European and Mediterranean infectious disease surveillance landscape. His proactive involvement in EU-funded projects and teaching initiatives demonstrates leadership, innovation, and an ongoing commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and public health interventions.

Publications πŸ“š

  • 🧬 A customizable multiplex protein microarray for antibody testing and its application for tick-borne and other infectious diseases
    πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ H.K. Krishnamurthy, V. Jayaraman, K. Krishna, … A.M. EscΓ‘rcega Ávila, J.J. Rajasekaran
    πŸ“ Scientific Reports | πŸ“… 2025 | πŸ“Š Citations: 0


  • πŸ’§ Challenges on the implementation of wastewater-based epidemiology as a prediction tool: the paradigm of SARS-CoV-2
    πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ D. Chochlakis, G. Tzedakis, A. Kokkinomagoula, … V. Sakkalis, A. Psaroulaki
    πŸ“ Science of the Total Environment | πŸ“… 2025 | πŸ“Š Citations: 0


  • πŸ–οΈ Recreational Water Safety in Hotels: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Way Forward for a Safe Aquatic Environment
    πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ A. Papadakis, D. Chochlakis, E. Koufakis, V.J. Karagianni, A. Psaroulaki
    πŸ“ Tourism and Hospitality | πŸ“… 2024 | πŸ“Š Citations: 1 | πŸ”“ Open Access


  • 🚿 Multi-criterion analysis of the effect of physico-chemical microbiological agents on Legionella detection in hotel water distribution systems in Crete
    πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ D. Chochlakis, V. Sandalakis, A. Ntoukakis, … C. Panoulis, A. Psaroulaki
    πŸ“ Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology | πŸ“… 2023 | πŸ“Š Citations: 0 | πŸ”“ Open Access


  • 🦠 Giant cell arteritis associated with acute Q fever – A case report
    πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ E. Sarra, C.C. Mylonas, G.A. Tsekes, … A. Psaroulaki, Μ.C. Chini
    πŸ“ Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy | πŸ“… 2022 | πŸ“Š Citations: 0


  • 🏊 Swimming Pool Regulations in the COVID-19 Era: Assessing Acceptability and Compliance in Greek Hotels in Two Consecutive Summer Touristic Periods
    πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ K. Mellou, A. Mplougoura, G.D. Mandilara, … A. Psaroulaki, A.T. Mavridou
    πŸ“ Water Switzerland | πŸ“… 2022 | πŸ“Š Citations: 4 | πŸ”“ Open Access


  • πŸ‘ Serological survey of Chlamydia abortus in Greek dairy sheep flocks
    πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ E.I. Petridou, E.A. Kiossis, D. Chochlakis, … M. Baratelli, N.D. Giadinis
    πŸ“ Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society | πŸ“… 2022 | πŸ“Š Citations: 0 | πŸ”“ Open Access