Professor Reza Farid Hosseyni, M.D., DTCT, FAAAAI

EDUCATION:

• Wales University, England, DTCD, 1976
• London University, U.K., postgraduate certificate in allergy and immunology, 1975

• Mashhad University, Mashhad, Iran, M.D, 1968

  

 POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING:

• Arizona University, U.S.A., Six-Month Preventive Medicine, 1997
• Cornell University, New York, U.S.A, six-months, virology department, 1985
• Minnesota University, U.S.A., three-month research fellow in allergy and Immunology, 1985
• St. Georges Hospital, London, Registrar in allergy and Clinical Immunology, 1974-1977
• Colindale Hospital, London, senior officer in internal medicine and chest Disease, 1970-1974
• City Hospital, U.K., medical internship, 1969-1970

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

• 1989-Present   Professor of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
• Associate Professor of allergy and immunology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
• Assistant Professor and lecturer in Allergy, Immunology
• Rheumatology, Chest Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Medical Assistant, St. Georges Hospital, London, U.K.

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS:

• 1991- 1994       Vice-Chancellor for Research, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
• 1980 – Present   Director of Allergy and Immunology, Mashhad University Of Medical Sciences
• 1985-1991        Chairman, Department of Medicine
• 1982-1984        Dean of Ghaem Medical School

LICENSED PHYSICIAN:

• 1978            Iranian certificate of allergy and clinical immunology
• 1977            Iranian certificate of chest medicine
• 1976            Diploma certificate chest medicine
• 1976            ECFMG certificate
• 1970            General Medical Council Registration, U.K.

SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL SOCIETIES:

• 1989            World Medical Society
• 1988            Fellow of New York academy of science
• 1985            Fellow of American college of allergy, asthma and Immunology
• 1981            Emeritus fellow of American academy of allergy Asthma and Immunology
• 1979            Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians
• 1976            British Thoracic Society
• 1975            British Society of Immunology
• 1970            British Medical Association

EDOTORIAL BOARDS:

• 1997 – present        Treasurer, Board of Imam Reza University
• 1997 – present        Member of Iranian academy of medical sciences
• 1988 – present        Member of Iranian board of allergy and clinical immunology
• 1980 – present        Member of Iranian post-doctoral of immunology and PhD of immunology
• 1978 – present        Editorial board of Iranian basic science journal
• 1977 – present        Editorial board of Iranian hospital journal, Dubai
• 1970 – present        Editorial board of Iranian medical journal

HONORARY DEGREES AND AWARDS:

• Award from Iranian American medical society
• Award winner for “Book of the year”, Iranian universities
• Award winner for book of the year, I.R. Iran
• Distinguished university professor Islamic republic of Iran
• Award presented at the Kharazmi Festival

PUBLICATIONS:

I. BOOKS:

1. Allergy, Plants and Pollens , 2005
2. Basic Immunology  functions and disorders of the immune system,  2004
3. Abbas, Cellular & Molecular Immunology, 5th ed., Translated into Persian, Hayyan Press, 2003.
4. Basic Immunology. Edited by R. Farid and colleagues. Ghods press, no. 249, 770 pages.
5. Abbas, cellular and molecular immunology, 4th ed. Translated into Persian, Jahad university press, Mashhad, 2000.
6. Cellular and molecular immunology, 3rd ed. Translated into Persian. Taymorzadeh pub., Tehran, 1999.
7. Cellular and molecular immunology, 2nded. Translated into Persian. Jahad University press, NO. 152, 1998,706 pages. (Book of the year).
8. Dictionary of immunology, 1996.
9. Asthma; pathophysiology and treatment . Qods press, NO.165,1993
10. Allergy and clinical immunology Qods press, NO.14, 1990, 596 pages. (University year book).
11. Basic and clinical immunology. Translated into Persian. Qods press, 1989, 300pages.
12. Immunology. Qods press, 462 pages, 1986.
13. Allergy and clinical immunology (Report of Symposium). University press, NO.91, 1986,470 pages.
14. Blood and blood product transfusion. University press, 1984, 302 pages.
15. Nasal allergy. University press NO. 86, 1984, 226 pages.
16. Pathophysiology of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. Qods press, NO.86, 1984,226 pages.
17. Tuberculosis and modern treatment. University press, NO.104, 1982,230 pages.
18. Basic immunology. University press, NO.82, 1982,180 pages.
19. Basic immunology, 2nded.Mashhad university of medical sciences press, NO. 2, 1977, 384 pages.15.
20. Smoking or health. Translated into Persian from WHO report. National Health Press, 1976, 149 pages.

II . RESEARCH ARTICLES

1. HTLV–I Infection: Virus structure, Immune Response to the Virus and Genetic Association Studies in HTLV-1-Infected Individuals; Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol, December 2006; 5(4): 153-166.
2. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis among 11-15 Years- old children in Shiraz; Journal  Pediateric Allergy and Immunology ; 2006 (17):519 – 523.
3. Tuberculosis of tongue: a case report (ERS); 2006.
4. Evaluation of six-year allergen immunotherapy in allergic rhinitis alletgic asthma(ers); 2006
5. A new treatment (Passion fruit) for asthma ( ERS)|؛ ‏2006
6. Molecular and phylogenetic analysis of HIV-1 variants circulating among injecting drug users Mashhad – Iran; Infectious Agents and Cancer 2006,1:4 doi: 10,1186/1750-9378-1-4.
7. Evaluation of Six Years Allergen Immunotherapy in Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Asthma;Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol – March 2006; 5(1): 29-31.

1. بررسي ارتباط كهير مزمن با اتو آنتي باديهاي تيروئيد مجله دانشكده پزشكي دانشگاه علوم پزشكي مشهد زمستان 1384، صفحه : 373-378
2. بررسي مقايسه اي كارآيي داروهاي آنتي هيستامينيك جديد (لوراتادين و كلاديتين ) در درمان رينيت آلرژيك مجله گوش ، گلو ، بيني ، و حنجره ايران دوره هفدهم،  شماره چهل و دوم ، زمستان 1384 صفحه 196-189
3. بررسی بالينی و آزمايشگاهی بيماران مبتلا به لوسمی لنفوسيتی با HTLV-1 مجله دانشکده پزشکی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی مشهد پائيز 1384 – صفحه 271-276

1. Effect of aerobic exercise training on Pulmonary function and tolerance of activity in Asthmatic patients IRANIAN  Journal    of ALLERGY, ASTHMA  AND  IMMUNOLOGY; Vol4. No.3, September 2005
2. Analysis of immune aystem and natural killer (NK) cells in patients who exposed to weapon mustard gas Journal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ;   2005
3. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis among 11-15  Years- old children in ShirazJournal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ;   2005
4. Effects of treatment  of Helicobacter pylori infection on ldiopathic  Chronic Urticaria Journal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ;   2005
5. Evalustion and association ond chronic Idopathic urticaria andti- thyroia antiboaies; Journal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ;   2005
6. Leuhocyte adhesion deficiency syndrome, report ofthree cases in north east of lron;Journal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ;   2005
7. Relative marriage in lranian patients with primary immuodefciency disorders; Journal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ;   2005
8. Pycnogenol in the management of asthma; Journal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ;   2005
9. Frequency  of primdry immunodeficiency disorders Iron, the second report from Iranian primary Immunodeficincy RegistryJournal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ;   2005
10. Differences in viral and host genetic factors for development of human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus type 1 (HTLV-1)associated myelopathy /tropical apastic paraparesis between Iranian and Japanese HTLV-1 infected individuals; Journal of General Virology (2005) .  86,773-781
11. The role of interleukine -12 in protection induced by CpG ODN against Listeria monocytogenes in BALB/ c and C57BL/6; Springer – Verlag London Limited 2005 , 12 December
12. Reza Farid et al. Serum level of selenium IL-4, IL-10, INF-α in patients, Iranian J. Immunology, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2004
13. H. Rafatpanah, R. Farid et al., Association of a novel single nucleotide. Polymorphism in human perforin Gen …, Human Immunology, 65-839-840, 2004.
14. A. Bahrami, R. farid et al. Evaluation of serum level of cyclosporine, Medical T. of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Vol. 46, No. 82, 2004.
15. Z. Javidi, R. Farid et al. Studyof HTLV-1 and Vitiligo. Med. T. of Mashhad University of Med. Sci., 46.82, 2004.
16. V. Nobahar, R. Farid et al. Leukocyte adhesion defeciency syndrome, Clin. and Investigation Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 4, Aug 2004.
17. R. Farid et al. Serum level of CD23…, Clin. and Investigation Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 4, Aug 2004.
18. R. Farid et al. Pycnogenol in the management of Asthma, Clin. and Investigation Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 4, Aug 2004.
19. Homan K., R. Farid et al, Isoforms of saffron pollen allergens, Clin. and Investigation Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 4, Aug 2004.
20. A. H. Saboori, R. Farid et al, AC77G point mutation in CD45 exon…, European J. of neurology 10-737-739, 2003.
21. M. Naghibi, R. Farid et al., Lab evaluation in kidney transplant…, Med. J. of Mashhad, Vol. 45, No. 76, 2003.
22. M. Abbaszadegan, R. Farid et al., Prevalence of Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 among blood D. from Mashhad, Iran J. of Clinical Microbiology, 41(6), 2593-2595, 2003.
23. R. Farid et al., Evaluation of Flutigason nasal spray versus Beclomethason in allergic rhinitis, Iranian J. Allergy Asthma and Immunology, Vol. 2, No. 2, Dec 2003.
24. R. Farid, R. Pishnamaz, HTLV-1 and associated disease…, Med. J. of Mashhad, Vol. 45, No. 76, 2003.
25. A. Aghamohammadi, R. Farid et al, Primary immunodeficiency in Iran. J. of Clinical Immunology, Vol. 22-6, 2002.
26. S. Hosseini, R. Farid et al, Pycnogenol in the management of Asthma, J. of Medicinal Food, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2001.
27. Naghibi Massih , M.D., Hassan – nia , Tahereh , M.D., Farid Hosseini, Reza, M.D. Evaluation of serum level of interleukin 2-* in diagnosis and prediction of Kidney transplantation. Mashhad Med J 72-44. 2001.
28. Hosseini, Saeed, M.D., Ph.D., Farid, R., M.D and Watson, Ronald, M.D., Pychugenal in the management of asthma. J of Medicinal Food, Vol 4, No.4, 2001.
29. Lari M.,M.D, Farid R., M.D. Primary Tumors  and cysts  of mediastinum in Khorassan northeast Iran . Med J Iran Hosp, Vol.3, No.2. Jan 2001.
30. Fawrhoudi, A, Respiratory Problems in immunodeficiency patient disorders in Iran. First edition. Shayan Hemoclar Pub., 2001.
31. Childhood asthma and study on 112 cases. J Islamic Rep Iran (under press)
32. Cytokine gene polymorphism in HTLV-I associated myelopathy (HAM/TSP), (Abstract). Immunology, Vol.101, page 113, Sup.1, Dec. 2000.
33. Serum levels of total IgE binding factor in atopic disease. Med J Iran Hsp, No.1, July 2000.
34. Immunotherapy with mycobacterium vacca in the treatment of multi… Med J Iranian Hospital, No.2, Vol .1, Feb .1999.
35. Phylogenetic of Human T-cell lymphotropic virus Type I in Iranians born in Mashhad, Arch of Iran Med, 1999, 2:24-25
36. Study of HTLV-I associated uveitis in the city of Mashhad. J Mashhad Med Sch, no 63,42,1999
37. Aerollergens, study of 246 cases. Med J Iranian Hospital, Dubai, No .2, Vol. 2, 1998.
38. Allergy to saffron (crocus sativus). Allergy Clin. Immun, No .4, 1997.
39. HLA class II in D.mellitus. J Mashhad Med Sch, No .61-41, 1996.
40. HTLV-I associated adult T- cell leukemia. J Mashhad Med Sch, No .50, 1995
41. IgE in myocardial infarction, J Mashhad Med Sch, No .49, 38, 1995
42. Allergy and Sffron (crocus sativus). Allergy & Clin Imm News, No.2, July 1994.
43. Allergy in childhood and study of 112 cases. Allergy & Clin Immun News, No. 2, July 1994
44. Ketotifen and cromolyn in Allergic asthma and double blind study. Allergy & Clin Immuno News, No 2, July 1994
45. Mycobacterium vac Immunotherapy in the treatment of TB. Iran J Med Sci, 19:1, 2, 1994.
46. Phylogenic Classification of HTLV-I, Gen Virology, Vol .75, Des. 1994, p.3655, 3666
47. ECP level in 25 nasal leakages from Allergic rhinitis compared with normal subjects. Allergy, No 16, vol 48, 1993
48. Seroepidemiology of HTLV-I in the city of Mashhad, northeastern Iran Sero Immuno Ther Infect Dis, 1003 pp 251, 252
49. Clinical manifestation of adult-T-cell lymphoma/leukemia associated with HTLV-I in north- eastern Iran. Iran J Med Sci, Vol .17, Nos.3, 4, Dec. 1992.
50. Immunotherapy for Drug resistant tuberculosis. Lancet, Vol .340, Nov.28, 1992
51. Ketotifen in childhood asthma. J Allergy, No.12, Vol .47, 1992.
52. Screening sera from the adult population of Mashhad and Gonabad for antibodies to HTLV-I. Med J Islamic Rep Iran, Vol. 6, No.2, summer 1992.
53. An open clinical on ketotifen on childhood asthma. J Allergy, No.12, Vol. 47, 1992, p. 115.
54. Comparative study of diflazacort and prednisolone in asthmatic patients. J Allergy & Clin Immunology News, Sept., No.1, 1991.
55. Double blind Clinical study on terfenadine and chlorpheneramine. Darow and Darman, No, 98, Esfand 1370, P.20
56. Review of new Immunology of asthma. Med J Mashhad Univ Med Sci, Vol. 33, No. 33-34, 1991
57. Immunology of tubeculosis. Med J Mashhad Univ Med Sci, Vol .34.No. 35, 1991, p.115.
58. Immunology of Asthma. J Drug & Treament, No.82, 1990
59. Aeroallergens in North East of Iran. Annals of Allergy, Nov. 1990.
60. Evaluation of HLA in North East of Iran; study on 1000 healthy subjects. Med J Islamic Rep of Iran, No .4, 1990.
61. Evaluation of two doses terfenadine and chlorpheneramine. Med J Islam Rep Iran, No.1/2, 1989.
62. The distribution of Class I HLA in Khorasan. Med J Islam Rep Iran, No. 1/2
63. Pulmonary eosinophyllia; case report. J Mashhad Med Sch, No.1, 1988.
64. Clinical study of 300 Patients with Allergic rhinitis in Iran. Allergologia 8th Immunologia No.4, 1980.
65. Immunotherapy with Aeroallergen. J Drug & treatment, No. 68, 1987.
66. Allergic rhinitis in khorasan. J Mashhad Med Sch, No. 30, 1986.
67. Insect bite Allergy in Mashhad. J Mashhad Med Sch, No. 30, 1987.
68. Rheumatoid arthritis in east Iran. Med J Islamic Republic Of Iran, No .1, Nov. 1987.
69. Study of 33 cases of multiple myeloma in Khorasan. Am J Orthopedic Rev, vol .xv, No.1, Jan 1986.
70. AIDS. J Drug & treatment, N.55, 1986.
71. Study of IL2 on SLE. J Mashhad Med Sch, No .15, 1986.
72. Evaluation of alternative treatment of PTB. J Mashhad Med Sch, No .4, 1985.
73. New concept of heat stroke treatment in Macca. J Drag & treatment, No. 19, 1985.
74. An epidemiological study approach to the study of echinococcosis in Iran Revista Iberica de Parasitologia, No.4, 1980.
75. HLA and transplantation. J Mashhad Med Sch, No. 2, 1979.
76. Eosinophyllic leukemia. J Mashhad Med Sch, No .2, 1978.
77. ICA in type I Diabetes Mellitus. J Mashhad Med Sch, No. 1, 1978.
78. Extrinsic Allergic alveolitis. Journal of Mashhad Medical School, No.2, 1977.
79. Study of serum protein in Iran. J Mashhad Med Sch, No.3, 1977.
80. Alveolar cell carcinoma; case report. J Mashhad Med Sch, No.4, 1977.
81. Occurrence of virus in HAM/TSP. Med J Rep Iran Vol 12.

III. OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUS AND CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS:

ALLERGY RELATED PROJECTS:

1. Epidemiological survey of Allergy in Mashhad.
2. Incidence of Allergy in Mashhad Allergy clinics.
3. Comparison of SPT and ELA in the diagnosis of Allergic disorders.
4. Survey of Allergic plants in Mashhad.
5. Immunophenotypic features of Allergic and non-Allergic asthma.
6. Allergenicity of saffron (crocus sativus)
7. Possible cause of urticaria in Allergy clinic patients.
8. Analysis and preparation of Gingko Biloba tree and its medical properties.
9. Pycnogenol in management of Allergy asthma.
10. Serum Levels of CD₂₃ in patients with Allergic (asthma m rhinitis, atopic dermatitis) disorders.
11. Serum levels of IL-2a in patients with acute versus stable asthma and Allergic versus non- Allergic asthma.
12. Relation between H. Pylori infection and urticaria or H. Pylori as a possible cause of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU)
13. Aeroallergen in Khorasan province
14. ECP – MBP in Allergic rhinitis
15. IL- 2 and  IL – 4 in allergic asthma
16. Study of selenium level on IL-4 and gamma interferon in Allergic asthma.
17. Comperative study of frequency of mite allergens in the home of allergic patients in Mashhad and Tabriz

PROJECTS RELATED TO CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY:

1. Immunoflourescence Assay for antibodies against Langrehance Island in IDDM patients
2. Flowcytometric study of T-cells in health and disease
3. Association of HLA DR alleles in IDDM patients
4. Serum levels of IL-2R in patients with renal transplantation
5. Epidemiological survey of HTLV–I in Khorassan
6. Sero prevalence of HTLV- I infection in Mashhadi mothers
7. Sero prevalence of HTLV– I infected patients and HAM/ TSP cases
8. Immunoflowtypic features of HAM/ TSP Patients (CD3, CD25)
9. Electron microscopic features of HTLV-I virus
10. Electron microscopic features of HTLV-I infection in idiopathic uveitis patients
11. Natural history and phylogenic study of HTLV-I virus strains
12. Stydy of immune system alterations in major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
13. Correlation between HTLV-1 Viral load and the plasma level of angiogenic factors in patients with adult T cell leukemia / Lymphoma
14. Immunologic study of HIV in mashhad
15. Seroepidemiology of HTLV – I in the city of mashhad
16. Study of HTLV- I in 200 hemodialysis patients
17. Seroepidemiology of HTLV – I in the city of Gonabad
18. Study of HTLV- I in pregnant women
19. Study of HTLV- I in leukemia and lymphoma in Khorasan
20. Seroepidemiology of HTLV – I in breast milk of HTLV- I positive individuals
21. Study of HTLV – 1 in sarcoidosis
22. Determination rate of PCR in HTLV- 1 in blood to Mashhad Blood Bank.
23. Clinical and laboratory study of ATL in patients with HTLV – l in Mashhad
24. Study of interleukin – 2 receptors in HAM/TSP in Mashhad
25. Clinical, radioligic, and laboratory manifestations of patients with HAM/ TSP
26. HLA/DRB polymorphism in patients with HAM/TSP
27. GM – CSF polymorphism in patients with HAM/TSP
28. Evaluation of association of VEGF Plasma level in COPD
29. Evalution of serum levels of TNF- a, IL-6 , selenium, Zinc, and Copper in patients with Acute and Chronic Coronary Artery Disease

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESSES:

1. H. pylori and chronic urticaria. International Congress of Gastroentrology, Bangkok, May 2002.
2. Status of HTLV-I in Khorasan. International Congresses for HTLV-I and related diseases. Dublin, May 2001.
3. American Academy of Allergy, Athsma & immunology, Present Paper, Denver Zoo, U.S., March, 2002.
4. American Academy of Allergy, Athsma & immunology, Present Paper, Sanfransisco, U.S., 2003.
5. World Allergy Organization, Guest Speaker, Vancover, Canada, 2003.
6. ERS Meeting, Present Paper, Glascow, 2004.
7. International Congress of Immunology, Present Paper, Montreal, Canada, July 2004.