Sana Niazi
[email protected]
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=fOJhhW4AAAAJ&hl=en
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7411-8584
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sana-Niazi-4
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sana-niazi/
Education
PDBA Management Development Institute of Higher Education
July 2022-June 2023
Tehran, Iran
Thesis: “The role and impact of digital tools in Iran's medical industry (approaches, strategies, and suggestions)”
DBA Haftad Azad Higher Education Institute
November 2021-November 2022
Tehran, Iran
Grade: 100/100
MD Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
September 2016-March 2023
Tehran, Iran
General Medicine
Thesis: “Comparison of Visual Field Before and After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Surgery”
GPA: 89.8/100
Honors and Awards
Best Article
“Customized Stromal Lenticule Implantation”, 13th Shams Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Festival, March 4, 2021, Iran
Winner in The Union Articles
“Reform, The Paradise of Shaddad (Evaluation of the Reform Academic Curriculum in Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences)”,
Vajeh Publications Festival, 2018, Iran
Ranked first in Ophthalmology Articles
“Selection human decellularized crystalline lens capsules as a scaffold for corneal endothelial tissue engineering”,
9th Annual Meeting of the Iranian Research Association for Vision and Ophthalmology (IRAVO),
April 28 - May 2, 2019, Iran
Chosen in the First Stage of the National Chemistry Olympiad
2012-2013 and 2013-2014, Iran
Research Experience
Research Assistant, Translational Ophthalmology Research Center
2021-Present
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Conduct literature review
- Systematic search
- Data mining
- Manuscript drafting and composition
Research Assistant, Negah Aref Ophthalmic Research Center 2020-Present
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Research concept establishment
- Databases searching
- Data entry and analysis
- Graphical designing
Research Assistant, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department
2020-2022
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Pre- and post-surgical evaluations: PROMs, physical examinations
- Data collection and analysis
- Original research accompanied by comparative review with a systematic approach
Histology Internship, Biology and Anatomical Sciences Department
2017-2018
School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Animal modeling essentials
- Autopsy and biopsy principles
- Advanced histotechniques: fixation, dehydration, clearing, impregnation, embedding, section cutting, staining, and mounting
Teaching Experience
Summer Research Methodology Course
June 2018-August 2018
Mentor, Medical Student Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Creative topic selection
- Research design
- Knowing the types of studies
- Writing a research proposal
- Search in databases
Publications
Books and Chapters
- Niazi S, Doroodgar F. Fundamentals of Femtosecond Laser and Its Application in Ophthalmology. Intechopen Publication. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.106701
- Niazi S, Doroodgar F, Niazi F. A Moment with Hudhud. Emarat Publication. ISBN: 978-600-8128-26-7
- Niazi S, Doroodgar F. Intense Pulse Laser Therapy and Dry Eye Disease. Intechopen. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.99165
- Niazi S, Doroodgar F. Keratoconus in Iran. Archives of Persian Ophthalmology (APO).
https://apo.tums.ac.ir/page.php?slct_pg_id=163&sid=1&slc_lang=en
- Doroodgar F, Niazi S, Tghizadeh S, Mohammadi SF. Corneal Dystrophy and Degenerations.
Archives of Persian Ophthalmology (APO). https://apo.tums.ac.ir/content/67/Corneal-Dystrophies-and-Degenerations-in-Iran
- Ale Ali SA. Editor: Niazi S. Complete Textbook of Pre-university Biology.
Phare Publication. ISBN: 978-600-7926-22-2
- Kamat, Deepak M. Translators: Hashemi Moghadam SA, Changizi M, Pazyar F, Hosseini FS, Niazi S. Editor: Saeeda Sistani. Supervisor of Translators: Hosseini AH, Sayyari AA, Imanzadeh F;
“Challenging Cases in Pediatric Diagnosis: Cases from Pediatrics in Review Index of Suspicion and Visual Diagnosis: Part 4”. Irana Rasane Publication. ISBN: 978-622-5656-22-2
Journal Publications
- Niazi S, Jiménez-García M, Findl O, Gatzioufas Z, Doroodgar F, Shahriari MH, et al.
Keratoconus Diagnosis: From Fundamentals to Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Narrative Review. Diagnostics [Internet]. 2023 Aug 21;13(16):2715.
- Nahai F, Niazi F, Nahai F, Niazi S, Foster JA, Doroodgar F, Baradaran-Rafii A, Rashidi V.
An Overview of Surgical Approaches for Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty. Aesthetic surgery journal.:sjad245.
- Hashemi H, Doroodgar F, Niazi S, Khabazkhoob M, Heidari Z. Comparison of different corneal imaging modalities using artificial intelligence for diagnosis of keratoconus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2023 Jul 7:1-23.
- Niazi F, Foster JA, Nahai F, Nahai FR, Niazi S, Doroodgar F, Salour SH.
From Aesthetics and Soft Tissue Address to Visual Performance: A Multifaced Satisfaction Assessment by A Multicenter Study in Patients with Dermatochalasis. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2023 Feb 15:sjad029.
- Niazi S, Doroodgar F. Optical coherence tomography epithelial mapping for keratoconus screening. Medical hypothesis, discovery & innovation in optometry. 2022;3(4):165-6.
- Doroodgar F, Heidari M, Niazi S. Optical Coherence Tomography -Derived Epithelial Mapping as an Artificial Intelligence-Based Device in Keratoconus Diagnosis. W J Opthalmol & Vision Res. 2023; 4(4)
- Niazi S, Doroodgar F. Optimization of Refractive Cataract Surgery. W J Opthalmol & Vision Res. 2022; 4(3).
- Niazi S, Moshirfar M, Alizadeh F, Doroodgar F, Baradaran-Rafii A, Filutowski O, Niazi F, Ambrósio Jr R.
Association of 2 Lysyl Oxidase Gene Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms with Keratoconus: A Nationwide Registration Study.
Ophthalmology Science. 2023 Jun 1;3(2):100247.
- Niazi S, Gheisari M, Moravvej H, Doroodgar F, Niazi F. Efficacy of cysteamine and methimazole in treating melasma: A comparative narrative review.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15180. 2022 September.
- Niazi S, Alio del Barrio J, Sanginabadi A, Doroodgar F, Alinia C, Baradaran-Rafii A, Niazi F, Mohammad-Rabei H, Sadoughi MM, Alio JL.
Topography versus non-topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy with corneal cross-linking variations in keratoconus. Int J Ophthalmol. 2022;15(5).
- Soori H, Doroodgar F, Niazi F, Niazi S, Alinia C, Sanginabadi A.
Refractive outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction with accelerated cross-linking (ReLEx SMILE Xtra) in patients with thin cornea. Researcher Bulletin of Medical Sciences 26 (1), e3-e3. 2021 December 8.
- Niazi S, Niazi F, Doroodgar F, Safi M. The Cardiac Effects of COVID-19: Review of articles. Current Problems in Cardiology. 2021 Sep 14:100981.
- Doroodgar F, Niazi F, Sanginabadi A, Karimian F, Niazi S, Alinia C, Javadi MA. Visual performance of four types of diffractive multifocal intraocular lenses and a review of articles. International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2021;14(3):356.
- Doroodgar F, Jabbarvand M, Niazi S, Karimian F, Niazi F, Sanginabadi A, Ghoreishi M, Alinia C, Hashemi H, Alió JL.
Customized stromal lenticule implantation for keratoconus. Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2020 Dec 1;36(12):786-94.
- Doroodar F. Outcome simultaneous replacement of stromal donor lenticule in cornea with ectasia during Smile surgery. Acta Ophthalmologica. 2019 Dec;97.
- Doroodgar F, Jabbarvand M, Niazi F, Niazi S, Sanginabadi A. Implantation of ArtificialIris, a CustomFlex® iris prosthesis, in a trauma patient with an Artisan lens. Asian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2019 Nov 23;16(4):307-18.
- Doroodgar F, Karimian F, Niazi S, Sanginabadi A. Comparison of Visual Performance of four types of Diffractive Multifocal Intraocular Lenses. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2019 Jul 22;60(9):2047-.
- Niazi S, Niknejad H, Niazi F, Doroodgar F, Sanginabadi A. Tissue-engineered recombinant human collagen-based corneal substitutes in end stage keratoconus. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2019 Jul 22;60(9):5105-.
- F Doroodgar, M Sedaghat, S Niazi, F Niazi, A Rezazadeh, A Sanginabadi.
LASIK, SMILE and PRK: advantages and indications. International Eye Science, 1643-1651. 2019.
- Doroodgar F, Niazi F, Niazi S, Sanginabadi A, Alinia C. Visual outcomes of a new implantable Phakic contact lens in patients with stable keratoconus. 2019 Jul
- Doroodgar F, Sedaghat M, Niazi S, Niazi F, Rezazadeh A, Sanginabadi A.
LASIK, SMILE and PRK: advantages and indications. 2019
- Niazi F, Hooshyar SH, Hedayatyanfard K, Ziai SA, Doroodgar F, Niazi S, Habibi B, Asadirad A.
Detection of angiotensin II and AT1 receptor concentrations in keloid and hypertrophic scar.
The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology. 2018 Oct;11(10):36.
- Ramin S, Abadi AS, Doroodgar F, Esmaeili M, Niazi F, Niazi S, Alinia C, Golestani Y, Abadi RT.
Comparison of visual, refractive and aberration measurements of INTACS versus toric ICL lens implantation; a four-year follow-up. Medical Hypothesis, Discovery and Innovation in Ophthalmology. 2018;7(1):32.
- Doroodgar F, Jabbarvand M, Niazi F, Niazi S, Sanginabadi A. Implantation of ArtificialIris, a CustomFlex irisprosthesis, in a trauma patient with an Artisan lens: A case report and review.
Medicine. 2017 Nov;96(45).
- Doroodgar F, Esmaili M, Ramin S, Sanginabadi A, Niazi F, Niazi S, Alinia S, Golestani Y.
Comparison of Visual, Refractive and Aberrometic Outcomes of Intacs® Implant and Toric Implantable Collamer Lens (TICL) in Patients with Keratoconus: 4 Years Follow Up.
Afzalipour Journal of Clinical Research. 2017 Sep 23;2(3-4)):89-97.
- Doroodgar F, Niazi F, Sanginabadi A, Niazi S, Baradaran-Rafii A, Alinia C, Azargashb E, Ghoreishi M.
Comparative analysis of the visual performance after implantation of the toric implantable collamer lens in stable keratoconus: a 4-year follow-up after sequential procedure (CXL+ TICL implantation). BMJ open ophthalmology. 2017 Sep 1;2(1):e000090.
- Doroodgar F, Sanginabadi A, Niazi F, Niazi S, Alinia C, Ghoreishi M, Baradaran-Rafi A.
Clinical outcomes of new toric trifocal diffractive intraocular lens in patients with cataract and stable keratoconus: six months follow-up.
Medicine. 2017 Mar;96(12).
* 2 other articles accepted, 5 articles in reviewing process.
Presentations and Invited Lectures
- Niazi S, Doroodgar F. Association of Keratoconus with Two Interleukin-1 beta Gene Single Nucleotide Polymorphism.
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).
26 April 2023, New Orleans, La, USA
- Doroodgar F, Niazi S. Penetrating keratoplasty versus stromal additional keratoplasty in keratoconus.
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).
24 April 2023, New Orleans, La, USA
- Sanginabadi A, Niazi S, Doroodgar F, Niazi F. Tissue-Engineered Recombinant Human Collagen-Based Corneal Substitutes in End Stage keratoconus.
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).
April 28 – May 2, Vancouver, Canada
- 4. Doroodgar F, Karimian F, Niazi S, Sanginabadi A.
Comparison of Visual Performance of four types of Diffractive Multifocal Intraocular Lenses.
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).
April 28 – May 2, Vancouver, Canada
- Niazi S, Doroodgar F, Sanginabadi A. Cell Based Therapy for Corneal Endothelial Regeneration.
European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER). 17-19 October 2019, Nice, France
- Doroodgar F, Niazi S. Selection human decellularized crystalline lens capsules as a scaffold for corneal endothelial tissue engineering.
9th Annual Meeting of the Iranian Research Association for Vision and Ophthalmology (IRAVO). 28 April – 2 May 2019, Tehran, Iran
Professional Training
Ocular Tissue Procurement Workshop
Research Institute for Ophthalmology and Vision Science (RIOVS), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;
15 June 2023
Bioart Course
Tashkhis Gene Pajoohesh, Iranian Molecular Medicine Network, Tehran, Iran; 10 March – 10 April 2023
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Tashkhis Gene Pajoohesh, Iranian Molecular Medicine Network, Tehran, Iran; 1 March – 1 May 2023
Workshop of Animal Modeling in Ophthalmic Research
Research Institute for Ophthalmology and Vision Science (RIOVS), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;
2 March 2023
Intrastromal Corneal Ring Training Course
AJL Ophthalmic, 40th Congress of the ESCRS, Milan, Italy; 19 September 2022
Hands-on Training of EYECRYL PHAKIC IOL
Biotech Experience Lab, 40th Congress of the ESCRS, Milan, Italy; 19 September 2022
Wetlab Course of Phaco & IOL Implantation
BVI, 40th Congress of the ESCRS, Milan, Italy; 19 September 2022
Anterior Segment Symposium
CSO | COSTRUZIONE STRUMENTI OFTALMICI, Milan, Italy; 17 September 2022
Workshop of Editing Books with International Publishers
Sixth USERN Research Week, Tehran, Iran; 10 March 2022
The 13th Annual Students Research Conference
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; 10, 11 November 2020
17th Research Methodology Workshop
Research Department, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; 1, 2 September 2017
The First Training Workshop for Assistants
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; 31 August – 3 September 2017
Second Summer School of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; 29 July – 2 August 2017
The 12th Annual Students Research Conference
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; 21 December 2016
Application of SPSS Software in Research-2
Scientific Information Database (SID), Tehran, Iran; 18 September 2016
Application of SPSS Software in Research-1
Scientific Information Database (SID), Tehran, Iran; 16 August 2016
Workshop of Scientific Medical Essay Writing
Scientific Information Database (SID), Tehran, Iran; 13 August 2016
Training Workshop of Endnote Scientific Information Management Software
Scientific Information Database (SID), Tehran, Iran; 31 July 2016
Professional Affiliations
Researcher,Translational Ophthalmology Research Center, September 2021-Present
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;
Researcher, Negah Aref Ophthalmic Research Center, March 2020-Present
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;
Professional Service
Symposium Co-Organizer
Specialized Meeting of Academic Journals in Tehran, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; 29, 30 November 2018
Peer-Reviewed Articles for:
- Clinical Ophthalmology (4 articles)
- Bucci Jnr FA. Patient Preference, Visual Quality, and Multivariate Regression Analysis with Contralateral Bifocal and Trifocal Intraocular Lenses. Clinical Ophthalmology. 2022 Dec 31:4097-107.
- Alonso-Juárez E, Velázquez-Villoria D. Low diopter phakic implantable collamer lens: refractive and visual outcomes in low myopia and myopic astigmatism.
Clinical Ophthalmology. 2022 Jan 1:2969-77.
- Labiris G, Panagiotopoulou EK, Perente A, Ntonti P, Delibasis K, Fotiadis I, Konstantinidis A, Dardabounis D.
Premium monovision versus bilateral myopic monovision, hybrid monovision and bilateral trifocal implantation: a comparative study. Clinical Ophthalmology. 2022 Jan 1:619-29.
- Brar S, Ganesh S, Rp N, Cr R. Clinical Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction with a New Diffractive-Refractive Trifocal Intraocular Lens–A 12 Month Prospective Study. Clinical Ophthalmology. 2021 Aug 3:3247-57.
- European Journal of Ophthalmology (2 articles)
Community Service
Mehr-e Beheshti Charity
Senior Co-organizer
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, April 2017
Zaraban-e Zendegi Charity
Bookman
Tehran, Iran, 5-8 March 2017
Languages
Persian: Native Language
English: Advanced
Arabic: Intermediate
Turkish: Novice
Computer Skills
Content Creation: SEO, Microsoft office
Web Developing: WordPress
Graphical Designing: Photoshop
Video Editing: Sony VEGAS
Programming: Python
Other
Psychotherapy with the Emotional Freedom Technique
Mentor: Foad H. Khosrowshahi, June 2023-Present
Tehran, Iran
CPO
Mey Podcast and Blog, August 2021-Present
Tehran, Iran
Website Manager
Ensanak Podcast and Blog, February 2021-Present
Tehran, Iran
Advanced Voice Acting: The Art of Speech
Mentor: Masoud Taghipour; October 2021
Tehran, Iran
Writer
Najva Magazine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences; 2018
Editor and Graphical Consultant
Nabz Magazine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences; 2017-2018
Sports and Hobbies
Ping-Pong, Swimming
Singing, Cooking