Ghazal Majidi
Torrance,USA
Summary
Dedicated postdoctoral research fellow with a keen interest in immunology and its correlation with common internal diseases. Focused on further developing proficiency in laboratory techniques and literature review, with the goal of advancing scientific knowledge and developing innovative solutions for complex medical challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Responsible for protocol compliance, and data management in clinical research studies focused on heart failure and atherosclerotic heart diseases - Preparing regulatory documents and maintaining compliance with institutional and FDA guidelines - Presenting findings at meetings and conferences to advance cardiovascular research
- Primary Study Coordinator responsible for overseeing the execution and smooth operation of several key clinical trials
General Practitioner — Emergency Department
Private Hospital (Shafa Hospital)
Tabriz, Iran
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed emergencies and urgent medical cases using critical decision-making skills. - Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Department of Immunology, Tabriz University of Medical Science
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Supervisor: Dr. Siamak Sandohchian Shotorbani - Research on CD3 high expression via M1 macrophages in diabetic patients treated with metformin. - Research on sericin mimicking natalizumab function in MS animal model
General Practitioner
Private Office (Shafa Clinic)
Tabriz, Iran
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided comprehensive medical care, treatments, prescriptions, and preventive interventions. - Coordinated with specialists to ensure holistic patient care
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Science
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervisors: Dr. Hojjatollah Nozad Charoudeh & Dr. Khadijeh Dizaji Asl - Research on NK cells derived from cord blood to counter tumor cells - Research on NK cell dysfunction in SARS-CoV-2 patients
Family Medicine Practitioner
Khoda Afarin Health Center
East Azerbaijan, Iran
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Delivered essential primary healthcare services. - Adapted medical practice during COVID-19, including telemedicine and public health education. - Provided mental health support during pandemic conditions
Clinical Internship
Imam Reza Hospital
Tabriz, Iran
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Rotated through multiple medical specialties, assisted in procedures, and performed patient assessments.
- Laboratory Experience - Cell culture, Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting, Ficoll cell separation - Simple PCR, Real-time PCR, Flow cytometry - Umbilical cord blood collection, biological specimen collection, data analysis
Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) -
Tabriz University of Medical Science
11.2019
Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, EndNote - SPSS for statistical analysis - GraphPad Prism
Websites
Certification
- CITI Program Certifications (Completed September 2024)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Biomedical Research
- Responsible Conduct of Research (Biomedical focus)
- Human Subjects Research for Institutional/Signatory Officials
- Conflicts of Interest (COI)
- Information Privacy & Security (IPS)
- Research with Data or Specimens Only
Languages
English
Full Professional
Azerbaijani
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Interests
-Novel therapeutic methods in chronic and acute cardiovascular diseases
- Cardiovascular complications of autoimmune diseases
- The link between autoimmune diseases and atherosclerosis
- Novel strategies to screen and control cardiovascular diseases
Publications
- Guidelines for Providing Services in Medical Departments during the Covid-19 Pandemic, ISBN: 979-8404293753, ASIN: B09QNK7Y48, Kindle 1st Edition, Jan 17, 2022 (Chapters 2 & 6)
- The Role of Stem Cells in Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases, ISBN: 979-8839273450, ASIN: B0B5KXF52X, Kindle 1st Edition, July 1, 2022 (Chapters 9 & 10)
Journal Papers
- Effects Of Education On Cardiovascular Health: Insights From The MiHeart Cohort, SCCT Journal, July 2025. Link
- Cyanotic Dilemma: Nitrobenzene Poisoning - A Case Report (submitted, Apr 2025)
- CD3 high expression via M1 macrophages in Diabetic patients treated with Metformin (submitted, Nov 24, 2023)
- Sericin has a same function with Natalizumab via decreasing RORγT and CD4 in Multiple Sclerosis animal model (submitted, Nov 24, 2023)
- Cord blood derived NK cells activated to counter tumor cells, Cell and Tissue Banking, Dec 1, 2022. DOI: 10.1007/s10561-022-10056-y
- NK Cell dysfunction is linked with disease severity in SARS-CoV-2 patients, Cell Biochemistry and Function, July 14, 2022. DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3725
Research Interests
Novel therapeutic methods in chronic and acute cardiovascular diseases - Cardiovascular complications of autoimmune diseases - The link between autoimmune diseases and atherosclerosis - Novel strategies to screen and control cardiovascular diseases
Hobbies and Interests
Sports, music (violin), reading
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
General Practitioner — Emergency Department
Private Hospital (Shafa Hospital)
11.2023 - 07.2024
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Department of Immunology, Tabriz University of Medical Science
02.2023 - 06.2024
General Practitioner
Private Office (Shafa Clinic)
10.2022 - 10.2023
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Science
09.2021 - 12.2022
Family Medicine Practitioner
Khoda Afarin Health Center
12.2019 - 03.2021
Clinical Internship
Imam Reza Hospital
03.2018 - 11.2019
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) -
Tabriz University of Medical Science