Hamid (Jay) PourJafari
11201 Lynbrook Dr. # 3610, Houston, TX 77042
h_pourjafari@yahoo.com;
T: +1 (832) 807 – 9804
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ACADEMIC RANK: Full Professor of Biology and Genetics
EDUCATION:
PhD: (Biological Sciences with specialization in Human Genetics), Human
Genetic Department, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences,
Tehran, Iran, 1995. GPA: 4.00/4.00
MSc: (Biology), Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, USA, 1978.
BS: (Biology) Isfahan Univ., Isfahan, Iran, 1973.
OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:
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6-month training, Update Molecular and Cellular Methods, Cancer Care
Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Aug 16th, 2004-Feb 16th, 2005.
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6-momth training, Genetic Counseling updates, Belgrade University, Belgrade,
Serbia; Sep. 1993-Feb. 2004
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Participated in more than 45 national and international congresses to submit
articles (posters and/or lectures).
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Advisory of more than 20 cases of postgraduate thesis.
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About 15 years experiences of membership of editorial board of scientific
journals. Since 1988 to present
LANGUAGES:
English, fluent
Persian, fluent
Spanish, in learning
Familiar with other languages: Arabic, Serbian, French, Dutch (Germany).
TEACHING EXPERIENCE (1979-Present):
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"Biology I", Natural Sciences Dept., Southeast College, HCC, Since Jan 2015
to present.
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“Developmental Biology” for Postgraduate students (MSc). Department of
Biology, School of Sciences, Azad Univ, Hamadan, Iran. 2012-2013.
“Genetic I” for Bachelor Students, Biology, Dept of Biology, School of
Sciences, Azad University, Hamadan, Iran. 2012-2013.
“Genetic II” for Bachelor Students, Biology, Dept of Biology, School of
Sciences, Azad University, Hamadan, Iran. 2012-2013.
“Cell Biology” for Bachelor Students, Biology, Dept of Biology, School of
Sciences, Azad University, Hamadan, Iran. 2012-2013
"General Biology" for undergraduate students, Biology and Microbiology
departments, School of Sciences, Azad University, Hamadan, Iran. 2012-2013.
“Genetics”, Medical students, School of Medicine, Hamadan Uni Med
Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. 1981-2011.
“Human Genetics”, Students of dentistry, School of Dentistry, Hamadan Uni
Med Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. 1991-2011.
“Genetic Counseling”, Bachelor students, School of Health, Hamadan Uni
Med Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. 1991-2011.
"Genetics", Bachelor students, School of Nursing, Hamadan Uni Med
Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. 1991-1998.
"Genetics", Bachelor students, School of Midwifery, Hamadan Uni Med
Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. 1991-1998.
“Human Genetics”, Biotecnology Postgraduate students (MSc). Med School,
Hamadan Uni Med Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. 2008-2011.
“Medical Genetics” for PhD Students of Molecular Medicine; Med School,
Hamadan Uni Med Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. 2008-2011.
"Molecular Basis of Genetic Diseases" for PhD Students of Molecular
Medicine. Med School, Hamadan Uni Med Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. 20092011.
"Biology", Bachelor students, Biology Department, School of Sciences,
Isfahan Univ, Isfahan, Iran, 1979-1980.
SELECTED EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS (12 out of 20):
1. Research Methods. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran,
29 Oct.-3 Nov. 1994.
2. Advanced Workshop on Research Methods in Medical Sciences. Hamadan
University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran, 19-21 Feb. 1998.
3. How to advise students. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan,
Iran. 4 Jan. 1999.
4. How to write and present scientific papers. Hamadan University of Medical
Sciences, Hamadan, Iran, 23-24 June, 1999.
5. Second Regional Workshop on the Application of Advanced Molecular
Methods for the Diagnosis of Human Genetic Diseases. Tehran, Iran; 2-6 May
2002.
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6. Computer application in molecular biology. IBB, IBC, UNESCO, University of
Tehran, Tehran Iran, 7-12 Sep. 2002.
7. Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells. ROYAN, Tehran, Iran, Sep 11-12, 2006.
8. 4th International Workshop on Application of Advanced Molecular Methods for
the Diagnosis of Human Genetic Diseases. Medical Genetic Diagnostic Lab.,
National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB),
Tehran, Iran, Sep. 19-21, 2006.
9. Ethics in Research works. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan,
Iran, Jan 10-11, 2006.
10. 1st workshop in updates of roles of academic promotion. Hamadan University
of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran, Feb 2, 2008.
SOME FORMER OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Vice Dean, Medical School, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences,
Hamadan, Iran. 1983-1984.
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Dean, University Central Library; Hamadan University of Medical Sciences,
Hamadan, Iran. 1985-1987.
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Chief Secretary, Univ Publication Committee; Hamadan University of Medical
Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. 1990-1991.
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Dean Assistant, Pathology and Genetics Department, School of Medicine,
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. 1983-1984 and
2000-2004.
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Dean, Molecular Medicine and Genetics Department, School of Medicine,
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. 2005-2011.
SELECTED PUBLISHED PAPERS (19 out of 53):
1. Pour-Jafari H. Two cases of Bombay phenotye in a family. J. Med. Faculty,
Shahid Beheshti Univ., Vol.13, Nos 1-2. 1989. pp 21-23.
2. Pour-Jafari H. Fetal deaths and parental exposure to chemical warfare agents
Med. J. L.R. Iran, vol. 6, no 2, 1992, pp. 87-88.
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Pour-Jafari H, Moushtaghi AA. Alteration of libido in gased Iranian men. Vet
& Hum. Toxicology, vol.34, No. 6, dec.1992, pp. 547.
4. Pour-Jafari H. Secondary sex Ratios in progenies of Iranian chemical victims.
Vet. Hum Toxicology. 36 (5), Oct.1994, pp. 475-476.
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5. Pour-Jafari H. Down’s syndrome associated with father’s age in Iran. Scientific
J. Hamadan Univ. Med. Sci. Vol.1, No.2, 1994, pp 5-10.
6. Pour-Jafari H. Congenital malformations in the progenies of Iranian chemical
victims. Vet. Hum. Toxicology. Vol. 36, no.6, Dec. 1994, pp 562-3.
7. Moushtaghi AA, Pour-Jafari H. Birth order in progenies of chemical warfareintoxicated Iranian people. Med. J. I.R.I., vol.9, No. 2, August 1995. pp 111112.
8. Pour-Jafari H, Anvari N. A survay of relationship between season and age of
menarche and some biological features in Hamadan. . Scientific J. Hamadan
Univ. Med. Sci. Vol.3, No. 1, autumn and winter 1995-96, pp 27-29.
9. Pour-Jafari H, Anvari N: A survey of relationship between season and age of
Menopause, and some biological features in Hamadan. Scientific J. Hamadan
Univ. Med. Sci. Vol 3, No.2, Spring & summer 1996, pp 29-31.
10. Pour-Jafari H, Mahdiani AR. Some biological measurments of newborns in
Hamadan. Iranian J.Pub.Health,Vol.25, Nos.3-4,1996, pp. 31-38.
11. Pour-Jafari H, Farhud DD. A geographical approach to ageing coefficient in
Iran. Scientific J. Hamadan Univ. Med. Sci. Vol.4, No.1, Autumn & Winter
1996-97, pp 30-34.
12. Pour-Jafari H, Farhud DD, Mesdaghinia AR. Study of genotoxicity of
environmental chemical pollution on two species of genus Apodemus.Iranian J.
Public Health, Vol.27, Nos.1-2, 1998,, pp 27-36.
13. Pour-Jafari H, Farhud DD, Bagher-nejad S. Fingerprint patterns in Hamadan. J
Res Health Sciences, vol 1, no 2, Autumn & Winter 2002, pp 47-52.
14. Pour-Jafari H, Hashemzadeh M. Occurrence of the Congenital Multiple Facial
Anomaly and Hydrocephaly after Maternal Hypothyroidism and Chemotherapy.
Journal of Medical Council of Islamic Republic of Iran. Vol 21, No. 3, Autumn
2003, pp 228-230.
15. Pour-Jafarti H, Farhud DD, Yazdani A, Hashemzadeh M. Dermatoglyphics in
Patients with Ecxema,Psoriasis and Alopecia Areata. Skin Research and Technology
vol. 9, no 1, 2003, pp. 240-244.
16. Pour-Jafari H, Ghavami S, Maddika S. Mitochondrial physiology and toxicity
(mitotoxicity); importance for the immune system, programmed cell death and
cancer. Curr. Med. Chem. Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-Allergy Agents, vol 4, no
4, August 2005, pp 439-449.
17. Rabiee S, Pour-Jafari H, Pour-Jafari B, Zamani M. Seasonal Variations of
Heights, Weights and Head Circumferences of Full term Newborns in Hamadan
City, Iran. J Res Health Sciences,vol 5no 2, pp 23-26, 2005.
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18. Mazdeh M, Pour-Jafari H, Ghaleiha A, Pour-Jafari B. A Survey of (CAG)n
Repeats Causing the Juvenile Huntington Disease in an Iranian Family with
Four Affected Members. Neurosciences. 2009; vol 14(3):160-163.
19. Pour-Jafari H, Pourjafari B. Lost in Translation: Limitations of Universal
Approaches in Genetic Counseling. Journal of Genetic Counseling. February
2010, Volume 19, Issue 1. pp 5-6
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