2006- 07 Ph.D. Students in Biomedical Sciences
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Hometown: Newtown, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Shahid Beheshti University
Degree(s): B.S., Chemistry
Research Interests: Investigating the role of A2B AR in regulation of coronary flow and vascular tone
Graduate Program: Pharmaceutical & Pharmacological Sciences
Research Advisor: Jamal Mustafa, Ph.D.
Current Position: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pittsburgh
Postdoctoral Research Advisor: Jeffrey Isenberg, M.D. |
Published Manuscripts:
1. Ponnoth, D.S., Sharifi-Sanjani, M.S., Ledent, C., Roush, K., Krahn, T. & Mustafa, S.J. (2009). Absence of adenosine-mediated aortic relaxation in A(2A) adenosine receptor knockout mice. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. Nov;297(5):H1655-60. PMID: 19749167.
Presentations:
1. Sharifi-Sanjani, M.S. Understanding the role of A2B adenosine receptor using knockout in the regulation of coronary flow. Experimental Biology Meeting New Orleans, LA. Abstract (poster presentation). 2009.
2. Sharifi-Sanjani, M.S. Understanding the role of A2B adenosine receptor using knockout in the regulation of coronary flow. American Heart Association Fellows Research Day Abstract (Oral presentation): Pittsburgh, PA, 2009.
3. Sharifi-Sanjani, M.S. (third author): Adenosine receptor-mediated relaxation of aorta from A2A adenosine receptor knockout mice. Graduate Student School of Pharmacy Seminars: West Virginia University, 2009.
Awards:
3rd Place: Basic Section
American Heart Association's 17th Annual Fellows Research Day at UPMC
Febuary 20, 2009.
This event encompassed a full-day of judged oral and poster presentations by the Pittsburgh area’s brightest and best young researchers. Judging was completed by an outstanding panel of the Pittsburgh region’s top physicians and scientists from leading medical and educational institutes. This provided a great opportunity for all involved to learn and also meet national leaders in cardiovascular research.