The virology laboratory with a specialized view, designs and conducts research projects, trains specialists and provides specialist lab services to the public. The group was approved by the Board of Trustees of Boo Ali Lab Hospital of Iran in 2011 to integrate the activities of faculty members’ activities and to direct research in order to achieve the goals.
Some responsibilities were inserted in the proclamation, including: cooperate in the implementation of strategic plans, proposed research projects of the group, consultative group meetings, enforcement of circulars, strengthening the cooperation through inter-departmental and inter-group practical projects, continuous interaction and collaboration with Research Directorate to advance perspectives of the Laboratory.
Dr minoo saatian
Head of Group
Sanaz Marghayi
M.Sc. Immunology
Najmeh Amiri
BSc. Medical Laboratory Science
Samaneh dejlepour
BSc. Medical Laboratory Science
Research Activity
- Research on blood borne viruses including HIV, HBV, HCV and HDV
- Generation of viral vectors for gene delivery and gene therapy research
- Production of recombinant protein
- Determination of drug resistance in HIV, HCV and HSV infections
- Characterization of epidemiological-clinical profile of respiratory viral infections
- Detection of viral infections in transplant recipients, immune compromised patients, meningitis and encephalitis, and etc.
- Proper reaction to epidemic outbreak of new viral infection such as SARS, Avian Influenza, etc in Iran
Educational and Consulting Services
- Encouraging and employing researchers
- Arrangement of educational workshops
- Educating fellows in pediatric infectious diseases
- Designing and doing student theses at different educational levels
- Preparing clinical and diagnosis guidelines
- Consulting services for lab related activities in case of hospital outbreaks
- Scientific cooperation with research and teaching centers of other countries and international organizations in accordance with the laws and regulations of Islamic Republic of Iran
Lab Services
- CMV IgG
- CMV IgM
- Rubella IgG
- Rubella IgM
- Toxoplasma IgG
- Toxoplasma IgM
- Anti HIV 5
- Hepatitis B surface antigen
- Hepatitis B Surface Ab
- Viral Hepatitis C Antibody
- Varicella Zoster Virus IgG Antibody
- Varicella Zoster Virus IgM Antibody