Dr. Katayoon Nofouzi, an Associate Professor at the University of Tabriz, Iran, has been honored with the Women Researcher Award in Veterinary Medicine. 🏆 Her dedication to advancing research in the field of veterinary medicine, particularly in Iran, has been exemplary. Dr. Nofouzi’s contributions not only enhance our understanding of animal health but also inspire future generations of women in academia and research. Through her work, she continues to make significant strides in improving animal welfare and veterinary practices, leaving a lasting impact on both her local community and the broader scientific community. 🐾
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Educational Background 🎓
Dr. Katayoon Nofouzi earned her Ph.D. in Veterinary Microbiology from Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran, in 2007. Her doctoral research focused on the role of outer membrane proteins of Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale in attachment to chicken tracheal epithelial cells. Prior to her Ph.D., she obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Urmia University, Iran, in 1999, with a thesis on the determination of MIC fluoroquinolones on E. coli isolated from broilers.
Experience and Skills 💼
Dr. Nofouzi has extensive experience in academia and research. She has served as an Associate Professor at the University of Tabriz since July 2016, where her duties include teaching, research, and supervision of students at various levels. Her expertise spans microbiology, immunology, and veterinary bacteriology. She is skilled in laboratory techniques, biotechnology, and environmental monitoring.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Nofouzi’s research interests include probiotics, detection of bacterial pathogens in animals, immunomodulators, bacterial pollution of wastewater, and nanotechnology applications in veterinary microbiology. Her work contributes to the understanding and management of infectious diseases in animals and the development of novel therapeutic interventions.
Awards and Recognitions 🏅
Dr. Nofouzi has received several awards for her exemplary contributions to teaching and research, including being named the Model Teacher and Exemplary Woman of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 and 2015, respectively. She has also been recognized as the Best Teacher based on students’ evaluations in 2013.
Publications Top Notes
“Hilyses, Fermented Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Enhances the Growth Performance and Skin Non-Specific Immune Parameters in Rainbow Trout” – 2012 Citations: 119
“Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Administration Induces Expression of Immune Relevant Genes and Biochemical Parameters in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)” – 2013 Citations: 113
“Isolation, Identification, and In Vitro Susceptibility of Avian Escherichia coli to Selected Fluoroquinolones” – 1999
“Association between Somatic Cell Count and Intramammary Infection in Early Lactation of Dairy Cows” – 2008
“A Survey on Abortions Caused by Leptospira spp. in Sheep Flocks Located on the Suburb of Tabriz-Iran” – 2014