Assoc. Prof. Mazdak Ganjali Khani Hakemi

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Mazdak obtained his BSc degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from Iran University of Medical Sciences in 1999. Subsequently, he pursued his MSc in Medical Immunology at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, completing the program in 2002. In 2006, Mazdak commenced his PhD program in Medical Immunology at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, with a specific focus on cellular and molecular immunology. During the course of his doctoral studies, he spent a sabbatical period at Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich, Germany. He successfully defended his PhD thesis in 2011.

He commenced his academic journey as an assistant professor at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Iran in 2011. Over the years, his dedication and contributions led to his appointment as an associate professor, a position he held from 2017 to 2022 at the same institution. Seeking new horizons, he transitioned to Yeditepe University in Istanbul, serving as a guest professor for 10 months. Subsequently, he joined Istanbul Medipol University as a member of SABITA, marking the beginning of his current responsibilities.

Throughout his professional tenure, he has been actively involved in teaching diverse courses on Immunology and related disciplines for both undergraduate and graduate students. An integral part of his academic portfolio includes supervising over 60 Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses, alongside the publication of more than 140 peer-reviewed scientific articles in esteemed international journals. In addition, he has successfully obtained three national patents and authored 20 books. His research focus primarily centers around molecular immunology, with a specialization in cancer and autoimmune disorders, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to the understanding of these critical fields.