Bio Summary:
Mahsa Salehi is an accomplished Iranian researcher and Ph.D. candidate specializing in Medical Biotechnology. With a keen interest in cancer research, cell therapy, and regenerative medicine, Salehi has demonstrated outstanding academic achievements throughout her educational journey. Her research focuses on the evaluation of extracellular vesicles derived from animal sources as drug delivery vehicles, particularly in hepatocellular carcinoma models. Salehi has an extensive background in laboratory techniques, including extracellular vesicle isolation, cell culture, transfection, and molecular biology methods.
Education:
Ph.D. in Medical Biotechnology (2018 – Present)
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
GPA: 19.5/20; Outstanding Student
Thesis: Evaluation of extracellular vesicles for Sorafenib delivery in hepatocellular carcinoma
M.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology (2015 – 2017)
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
GPA: 18.91/20; Outstanding Student
Thesis: Knockdown of long non-coding RNA PVT1 in AEL cells
B.Sc. in Anesthesia (2011 – 2015)
Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
GPA: 18.88/20; Outstanding Student
Research Focus:
Salehi’s primary research interests include:
Cancer research
Cell therapy and regenerative medicine
Extracellular vesicles as diagnostics, therapeutics, or natural drug delivery tools
Professional Journey:
Salehi’s professional journey includes research experiences in evaluating extracellular vesicles for drug delivery, studying the effects of ginger-derived extracellular vesicles on induced ferroptosis, and investigating the inhibition of long non-coding RNA PVT1 in acute erythroleukemia cells. She has contributed significantly to the field with presentations at international conferences and publications in reputable journals.
Honors & Awards:
Member of the National Elite Foundation of Iran
Top student of Medical Biotechnology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2023)
1st Ranked in Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam
Recipient of Top Student Talent Award for entering the master’s degree without an exam
Several other awards recognizing academic excellence and achievements
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
alehi has published extensively in reputable journals, covering topics such as milk-derived extracellular vesicles, treatment effects on vesicle characteristics, and the role of exosomal microRNAs in drug resistance. She has also authored chapters in books related to extracellular vesicles and cancer pathogenesis.
Title: Exosomal miRNAs as novel cancer biomarkers: Challenges and opportunities
- Authors: M Salehi, M Sharifi
- Journal: Journal of Cellular Physiology
- Volume: 233 (9)
- Pages: 6370-6380
- Cited By: 207
- Year: 2018
Title: Kefir: A powerful probiotic with anticancer properties
- Authors: M Sharifi, A Moridnia, D Mortazavi, M Salehi, M Bagheri, A Sheikhi
- Journal: Medical Oncology
- Volume: 34
- Pages: 1-7
- Cited By: 173
- Year: 2017
Title: Therapeutic potentials of curcumin in the treatment of non‐small‐cell lung carcinoma
- Authors: M Salehi, A Movahedpour, A Tayarani, Z Shabaninejad, MH Pourhanifeh, …
- Journal: Phytotherapy Research
- Pages: 1-20
- Cited By: 46
- Year: 2020
Title: Exosomal noncoding RNAs: Key players in glioblastoma drug resistance
- Authors: A Movahedpour, SH Khatam, M Khorsand, M Salehi, A Savardashtaki, …
- Journal: Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
- Cited By: 30
- Year: 2021
Title: Induction of apoptosis and necrosis in human acute erythroleukemia cells by inhibition of long non-coding RNA PVT1
- Authors: M Salehi, M Sharifi
- Journal: Molecular Biology Research Communications
- Volume: 7 (2)
- Pages: 89-96
Author Metrics:
Citations: 542
h-index: 8
i10-index: 8
These metrics are commonly used to assess the impact and productivity of a researcher. The h-index represents the number of papers (h) that have at least h citations, while the i10-index indicates the number of publications with at least 10 citations
Research Timeline:
2018 – Present: Ph.D. research on extracellular vesicles for drug delivery in hepatocellular carcinoma.
2015 – 2017: M.Sc. research on the knockdown of long non-coding RNA PVT1 in AEL cells.
2011 – 2015: B.Sc. in Anesthesia with outstanding academic performance.
Mahsa Salehi’s research journey reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge in medical biotechnology, particularly in the areas of cancer therapy and extracellular vesicle applications. Her accomplishments highlight a dedication to academic excellence and contribute significantly to the scientific community.
