Dr. Sanaz Alaeejahromi | Reproductive Cancer | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Shiraz University of Medical Sciences | Iran 

Dr. Sanaz Alaee is an accomplished reproductive biologist and clinical embryologist whose extensive academic, clinical, and research contributions make her an exceptional candidate for a Best Researcher Award. With over a decade of experience, she has built a distinguished career spanning reproductive toxicology, infertility treatment, ART technologies, and stem cell–based therapeutics. Her academic foundation includes a top-ranked PhD in Reproductive Biology, followed by faculty service at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, where she has led the Reproductive Biology Department, directed the Reproductive Biology Lab, and currently serves as Director of the IVF Laboratory at Hazrat Zeinab Educational Medical Center. Her research portfolio is substantial, with more than 30 peer-reviewed publications covering critical topics such as implantation failure, ovarian and testicular toxicology, stem cell secretome therapy, PCOS biomarkers, assisted reproductive technologies, and oocyte/follicle maturation. A major highlight of her recent work includes a nationally funded project exploring extracellular vesicles from Wharton’s jelly mesenchymal stem cells for restoring fertility after chemotherapy—a promising direction for male infertility, especially among cancer survivors. She is internationally engaged, collaborating with researchers from the USA, UK, Australia, India, South Korea, Taiwan, UAE, and Kazakhstan, and remains active in global societies such as ESHRE, through which she is a certified Clinical Embryologist. Her editorial and peer-review influence is exemplary, with over 400 peer-reviews for high-impact journals, including Reproductive Sciences, Reproductive Toxicology, Scientific Reports, and PLOS ONE, demonstrating her commitment to scientific rigor and research integrity. Dr. Alaee has also contributed extensively to graduate education, curriculum development, and the supervision of MSc and PhD candidates. Her combined achievements in research innovation, clinical excellence, international collaboration, leadership, and scholarly service reflect a sustained and impactful contribution to reproductive biology, strongly supporting her suitability for a Best Researcher Award.

Featured Publications

  1. Monsefi, M., Alaee, S., Moradshahi, A., & Rohani, L. (2010). Cadmium‐induced infertility in male mice. Environmental Toxicology: An International Journal, 25(1), 94–102.

  2. Fazeli, M., Hassanzadeh, P., & Alaei, S. (2011). Cadmium chloride exhibits a profound toxic effect on bacterial microflora of the mice gastrointestinal tract. Human & Experimental Toxicology, 30(2), 152–159.

  3. Neisy, A., Zal, F., Seghatoleslam, A., & Alaee, S. (2019). Amelioration by quercetin of insulin resistance and uterine GLUT4 and ERα gene expression in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 31(2), 315–323.

  4. Alaee, S. (2017). Role of essential oil of Mentha spicata (spearmint) in addressing reverse hormonal and folliculogenesis disturbances in a polycystic ovarian syndrome in a rat model. Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 7(4), 651–654.

  5. Kargar-Abarghouei, E., Vojdani, Z., Hassanpour, A., Alaee, S., & others. (2018). Characterization, recellularization, and transplantation of rat decellularized testis scaffold with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 9(1), 324.

Dr. Alaee’s work advances reproductive science by integrating stem-cell therapies, toxicology insights, and cutting-edge ART technologies to improve fertility outcomes. Her research directly contributes to societal well-being by offering new hope for cancer survivors and infertile couples.

Sanaz Alaeejahromi | Reproductive Cancer | Best Researcher Award

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