Zarifeh Adampour

Accomplished biotechnology researcher with a Ph.D. In Biotechnology and Biosecurity, boasting 5+ years of hands-on experience in microbiology, fungal/bacterial biofilms, and antimicrobial resistance. Demonstrated expertise in developing dual-species biofilm models (Candida spp. & Streptococcus mutans) and evaluating the cytotoxic effects of tyrosol using advanced techniques such as SEM, TEM, CLSM, PCR, and cell-based assays. Recognized for publishing in international scientific journals, including a novel case report, and awarded 3rd Prize for Best Oral Presentation at an international conference. Multilingual communicator fluent in English, Turkish, and Persian, with research experience in both Turkey and Iran. Seeking to leverage international research background and technical skill set in a challenging R&D or academic role to drive innovation in microbial biotechnology and biosecurity.

• Adampour, Z., et al. (2025). "Gut-brain axis and fecal microbiota transplantation." Biomedicines. (Under Review)
• Adampour, Z., Öztürk, B.Y., Gürsu, B.Y., Dağ, İ., In vitro activity of tyrosol on Candida tropicalis-Streptococcus mutans single and dual biofilms., Under submission, 2025
• Adampour, Z., Hasanzadeh, M., Zarrinfar, H., Nakhaei, M., & Babi, M.N., Vaginitis due to Pichia fermentans in a patient affected by endometrial cancer: A novel case report., Current Women's Health Reviews, 18, 4, 124-127, 2022
• Adampour, Z., Öztürk, B.Y., & Dağ, İ., The inhibitory effects of tyrosol on clinical Candida glabrata planktonic and biofilm cells., Journal of Advances in VetBio Science and Techniques, 7, 3, 327-337, 2022
• Adampour, Z., et al., The inhibitory effects of tyrosol on clinical Candida glabrata planktonic and biofilm cells., 7th International Congress on Advances in Veterinary Sciences & Technics, 07/01/22, Aksaray, Turkey, Conference Oral Presentation

• Graduate Research Scholarship, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, 09/01/18, 08/01/23, Full scholarship for Ph.D. program based on academic merit and research proposal.

• Best Oral Presentation (3rd Prize), 7th International Congress on Advances in Veterinary Sciences & Technics, Aksaray, Turkey, 2022, Awarded for excellence in presenting research on tyrosol's effects on Candida biofilms.

• Sterile Technique & Microbial Culture Methods
• PCR, Real-time PCR, and Gel Electrophoresis
• DNA Analysis: RFLP, AFLP, SSCP
• Microbial Identification Techniques
• Biofilm Assays and Inhibition Testing
• XTT & WST-1 Viability Assays
• Antimicrobial Resistance Testing
• MBC & MFC Determination, Microbiological Indicator Analysis
• Mammalian Cell Culture & Cytotoxicity Assessment
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
• Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM)
• Light Microscopy & Laboratory Sample Preparation
• IBM SPSS Statistics for Data Analysis
• Microplate Reader Analysis (SoftMax Pro)
• Image Processing with ImageJ, FIJI, and Leica LAS X
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases: Mechanisms of bacterial and fungal infections, including host-pathogen interactions in opportunistic and emerging infections.
• Antimicrobials & Biofilm Control: Development of novel antimicrobial agents in biotechnology; biofilm-associated infections and anti-biofilm strategies.
• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Genetic and phenotypic adaptations in multi-drug-resistant pathogens and approaches to overcome AMR.
• Microbiome & Cancer: Role of the microbiome in tumorigenesis and microbial-based cancer therapies.
• Tyrosol Bioactivity: Evaluation of tyrosol's antimicrobial properties and its concentration-dependent cytotoxic effects on mammalian cells (e.g., 3T3 fibroblasts).

• Prof. Dr. İlknur Dağ – Professor, Central Research Laboratory & Vocational Health Services School, Eskisehir Osmangazi University (Eskisehir, Turkey). Tel: +90 505 869 9773; Email: ildag@ogu.edu.tr
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Betül Yılmaz Öztürk – Research Scientist, Central Research Laboratory, Eskisehir Osmangazi University (Eskisehir, Turkey). Tel: +90 530 882 9609; Email: byozturk@ogu.edu.tr
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hossein Zarrinfar – Department of Medical Mycology & Parasitology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (Mashhad, Iran). Tel: +98 935 582 7552; Email: zarrinfarh@mums.ac.ir
• Prof. Dr. Malihe Hasanzadeh Mofrad – Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (Mashhad, Iran). Tel: +98 915 980 1492; Email: hasanzademofradm@mums.ac.ir