EDUCATION:
- Wales University, England, DTCD, 1976
- London University, U.K., postgraduate certificate in allergy and immunology, 1975
- Mashhad University, Mashhad, Iran, M.D, 1968
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING:
- Arizona University, U.S.A., Six-Month Preventive Medicine, 1997
- Cornell University, New York, U.S.A, six-months, virology department, 1985
- Minnesota University, U.S.A., three-month research fellow in allergy and Immunology, 1985
- St. Georges Hospital, London, Registrar in allergy and Clinical Immunology, 1974-1977
- Colindale Hospital, London, senior officer in internal medicine and chest Disease, 1970-1974
- City Hospital, U.K., medical internship, 1969-1970
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
- 1989-Present Professor of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
- Associate Professor of allergy and immunology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
- Assistant Professor and lecturer in Allergy, Immunology
- Rheumatology, Chest Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Medical Assistant, St. Georges Hospital, London, U.K.
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS:
- 1991- 1994 Vice-Chancellor for Research, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
- 1980 - Present Director of Allergy and Immunology, Mashhad University Of Medical Sciences
- 1985-1991 Chairman, Department of Medicine
- 1982-1984 Dean of Ghaem Medical School
LICENSED PHYSICIAN:
- 1978 Iranian certificate of allergy and clinical immunology
- 1977 Iranian certificate of chest medicine
- 1976 Diploma certificate chest medicine
- 1976 ECFMG certificate
- 1970 General Medical Council Registration, U.K.
SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL SOCIETIES:
- 1989 World Medical Society
- 1988 Fellow of New York academy of science
- 1985 Fellow of American college of allergy, asthma and Immunology
- 1981 Emeritus fellow of American academy of allergy Asthma and Immunology
- 1979 Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians
- 1976 British Thoracic Society
- 1975 British Society of Immunology
- 1970 British Medical Association
EDOTORIAL BOARDS:
- 1997 - present Treasurer, Board of Imam Reza University
- 1997 - present Member of Iranian academy of medical sciences
- 1988 - present Member of Iranian board of allergy and clinical immunology
- 1980 - present Member of Iranian post-doctoral of immunology and PhD of immunology
- 1978 - present Editorial board of Iranian basic science journal
- 1977 - present Editorial board of Iranian hospital journal, Dubai
- 1970 - present Editorial board of Iranian medical journal
HONORARY DEGREES AND AWARDS:
- Award from Iranian American medical society
- Award winner for "Book of the year", Iranian universities
- Award winner for book of the year, I.R. Iran
- Distinguished university professor Islamic republic of Iran
- Award presented at the Kharazmi Festival
PUBLICATIONS:
I. BOOKS:
- Allergy, Plants and Pollens , 2005
- Basic Immunology functions and disorders of the immune system, 2004
- Abbas, Cellular & Molecular Immunology, 5th ed., Translated into Persian, Hayyan Press, 2003.
- Basic Immunology. Edited by R. Farid and colleagues. Ghods press, no. 249, 770 pages.
- Abbas, cellular and molecular immunology, 4th ed. Translated into Persian, Jahad university press, Mashhad, 2000.
- Cellular and molecular immunology, 3rd ed. Translated into Persian. Taymorzadeh pub., Tehran, 1999.
- Cellular and molecular immunology, 2nded. Translated into Persian. Jahad University press, NO. 152, 1998,706 pages. (Book of the year).
- Dictionary of immunology, 1996.
- Asthma; pathophysiology and treatment . Qods press, NO.165,1993
- Allergy and clinical immunology Qods press, NO.14, 1990, 596 pages. (University year book).
- Basic and clinical immunology. Translated into Persian. Qods press, 1989, 300pages.
- Immunology. Qods press, 462 pages, 1986.
- Allergy and clinical immunology (Report of Symposium). University press, NO.91, 1986,470 pages.
- Blood and blood product transfusion. University press, 1984, 302 pages.
- Nasal allergy. University press NO. 86, 1984, 226 pages.
- Pathophysiology of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. Qods press, NO.86, 1984,226 pages.
- Tuberculosis and modern treatment. University press, NO.104, 1982,230 pages.
- Basic immunology. University press, NO.82, 1982,180 pages.
- Basic immunology, 2nded.Mashhad university of medical sciences press, NO. 2, 1977, 384 pages.15.
- Smoking or health. Translated into Persian from WHO report. National Health Press, 1976, 149 pages.
II . RESEARCH ARTICLES
- HTLV–I Infection: Virus structure, Immune Response to the Virus and Genetic Association Studies in HTLV-1-Infected Individuals; Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol, December 2006; 5(4): 153-166.
- The prevalence of allergic rhinitis among 11-15 Years- old children in Shiraz; Journal Pediateric Allergy and Immunology ; 2006 (17):519 - 523.
- Tuberculosis of tongue: a case report (ERS); 2006.
- Evaluation of six-year allergen immunotherapy in allergic rhinitis alletgic asthma(ers); 2006
- A new treatment (Passion fruit) for asthma ( ERS)|؛ 2006
- Molecular and phylogenetic analysis of HIV-1 variants circulating among injecting drug users Mashhad – Iran; Infectious Agents and Cancer 2006,1:4 doi: 10,1186/1750-9378-1-4.
- Evaluation of Six Years Allergen Immunotherapy in Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Asthma;Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol - March 2006; 5(1): 29-31.
- بررسي ارتباط كهير مزمن با اتو آنتي باديهاي تيروئيد مجله دانشكده پزشكي دانشگاه علوم پزشكي مشهد زمستان 1384، صفحه : 373-378
- بررسي مقايسه اي كارآيي داروهاي آنتي هيستامينيك جديد (لوراتادين و كلاديتين ) در درمان رينيت آلرژيك مجله گوش ، گلو ، بيني ، و حنجره ايران دوره هفدهم، شماره چهل و دوم ، زمستان 1384 صفحه 196-189
- بررسی بالينی و آزمايشگاهی بيماران مبتلا به لوسمی لنفوسيتی با HTLV-1 مجله دانشکده پزشکی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی مشهد پائيز 1384 – صفحه 271-276
- Effect of aerobic exercise training on Pulmonary function and tolerance of activity in Asthmatic patients IRANIAN Journal of ALLERGY, ASTHMA AND IMMUNOLOGY; Vol4. No.3, September 2005
- Analysis of immune aystem and natural killer (NK) cells in patients who exposed to weapon mustard gas Journal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ; 2005
- The prevalence of allergic rhinitis among 11-15 Years- old children in ShirazJournal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ; 2005
- Effects of treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection on ldiopathic Chronic Urticaria Journal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ; 2005
- Evalustion and association ond chronic Idopathic urticaria andti- thyroia antiboaies; Journal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ; 2005
- Leuhocyte adhesion deficiency syndrome, report ofthree cases in north east of lron;Journal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ; 2005
- Relative marriage in lranian patients with primary immuodefciency disorders; Journal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ; 2005
- Pycnogenol in the management of asthma; Journal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ; 2005
- Frequency of primdry immunodeficiency disorders Iron, the second report from Iranian primary Immunodeficincy RegistryJournal of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) ; 2005
- Differences in viral and host genetic factors for development of human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus type 1 (HTLV-1)associated myelopathy /tropical apastic paraparesis between Iranian and Japanese HTLV-1 infected individuals; Journal of General Virology (2005) . 86,773-781
- The role of interleukine -12 in protection induced by CpG ODN against Listeria monocytogenes in BALB/ c and C57BL/6; Springer – Verlag London Limited 2005 , 12 December
- Reza Farid et al. Serum level of selenium IL-4, IL-10, INF-α in patients, Iranian J. Immunology, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2004
- H. Rafatpanah, R. Farid et al., Association of a novel single nucleotide. Polymorphism in human perforin Gen ..., Human Immunology, 65-839-840, 2004.
- A. Bahrami, R. farid et al. Evaluation of serum level of cyclosporine, Medical T. of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Vol. 46, No. 82, 2004.
- Z. Javidi, R. Farid et al. Studyof HTLV-1 and Vitiligo. Med. T. of Mashhad University of Med. Sci., 46.82, 2004.
- V. Nobahar, R. Farid et al. Leukocyte adhesion defeciency syndrome, Clin. and Investigation Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 4, Aug 2004.
- R. Farid et al. Serum level of CD23..., Clin. and Investigation Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 4, Aug 2004.
- R. Farid et al. Pycnogenol in the management of Asthma, Clin. and Investigation Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 4, Aug 2004.
- Homan K., R. Farid et al, Isoforms of saffron pollen allergens, Clin. and Investigation Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 4, Aug 2004.
- A. H. Saboori, R. Farid et al, AC77G point mutation in CD45 exon..., European J. of neurology 10-737-739, 2003.
- M. Naghibi, R. Farid et al., Lab evaluation in kidney transplant..., Med. J. of Mashhad, Vol. 45, No. 76, 2003.
- M. Abbaszadegan, R. Farid et al., Prevalence of Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 among blood D. from Mashhad, Iran J. of Clinical Microbiology, 41(6), 2593-2595, 2003.
- R. Farid et al., Evaluation of Flutigason nasal spray versus Beclomethason in allergic rhinitis, Iranian J. Allergy Asthma and Immunology, Vol. 2, No. 2, Dec 2003.
- R. Farid, R. Pishnamaz, HTLV-1 and associated disease..., Med. J. of Mashhad, Vol. 45, No. 76, 2003.
- A. Aghamohammadi, R. Farid et al, Primary immunodeficiency in Iran. J. of Clinical Immunology, Vol. 22-6, 2002.
- S. Hosseini, R. Farid et al, Pycnogenol in the management of Asthma, J. of Medicinal Food, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2001.
- Naghibi Massih , M.D., Hassan – nia , Tahereh , M.D., Farid Hosseini, Reza, M.D. Evaluation of serum level of interleukin 2-* in diagnosis and prediction of Kidney transplantation. Mashhad Med J 72-44. 2001.
- Hosseini, Saeed, M.D., Ph.D., Farid, R., M.D and Watson, Ronald, M.D., Pychugenal in the management of asthma. J of Medicinal Food, Vol 4, No.4, 2001.
- Lari M.,M.D, Farid R., M.D. Primary Tumors and cysts of mediastinum in Khorassan northeast Iran . Med J Iran Hosp, Vol.3, No.2. Jan 2001.
- Fawrhoudi, A, Respiratory Problems in immunodeficiency patient disorders in Iran. First edition. Shayan Hemoclar Pub., 2001.
- Childhood asthma and study on 112 cases. J Islamic Rep Iran (under press)
- Cytokine gene polymorphism in HTLV-I associated myelopathy (HAM/TSP), (Abstract). Immunology, Vol.101, page 113, Sup.1, Dec. 2000.
- Serum levels of total IgE binding factor in atopic disease. Med J Iran Hsp, No.1, July 2000.
- Immunotherapy with mycobacterium vacca in the treatment of multi... Med J Iranian Hospital, No.2, Vol .1, Feb .1999.
- Phylogenetic of Human T-cell lymphotropic virus Type I in Iranians born in Mashhad, Arch of Iran Med, 1999, 2:24-25
- Study of HTLV-I associated uveitis in the city of Mashhad. J Mashhad Med Sch, no 63,42,1999
- Aerollergens, study of 246 cases. Med J Iranian Hospital, Dubai, No .2, Vol. 2, 1998.
- Allergy to saffron (crocus sativus). Allergy Clin. Immun, No .4, 1997.
- HLA class II in D.mellitus. J Mashhad Med Sch, No .61-41, 1996.
- HTLV-I associated adult T- cell leukemia. J Mashhad Med Sch, No .50, 1995
- IgE in myocardial infarction, J Mashhad Med Sch, No .49, 38, 1995
- Allergy and Sffron (crocus sativus). Allergy & Clin Imm News, No.2, July 1994.
- Allergy in childhood and study of 112 cases. Allergy & Clin Immun News, No. 2, July 1994
- Ketotifen and cromolyn in Allergic asthma and double blind study. Allergy & Clin Immuno News, No 2, July 1994
- Mycobacterium vac Immunotherapy in the treatment of TB. Iran J Med Sci, 19:1, 2, 1994.
- Phylogenic Classification of HTLV-I, Gen Virology, Vol .75, Des. 1994, p.3655, 3666
- ECP level in 25 nasal leakages from Allergic rhinitis compared with normal subjects. Allergy, No 16, vol 48, 1993
- Seroepidemiology of HTLV-I in the city of Mashhad, northeastern Iran Sero Immuno Ther Infect Dis, 1003 pp 251, 252
- Clinical manifestation of adult-T-cell lymphoma/leukemia associated with HTLV-I in north- eastern Iran. Iran J Med Sci, Vol .17, Nos.3, 4, Dec. 1992.
- Immunotherapy for Drug resistant tuberculosis. Lancet, Vol .340, Nov.28, 1992
- Ketotifen in childhood asthma. J Allergy, No.12, Vol .47, 1992.
- Screening sera from the adult population of Mashhad and Gonabad for antibodies to HTLV-I. Med J Islamic Rep Iran, Vol. 6, No.2, summer 1992.
- An open clinical on ketotifen on childhood asthma. J Allergy, No.12, Vol. 47, 1992, p. 115.
- Comparative study of diflazacort and prednisolone in asthmatic patients. J Allergy & Clin Immunology News, Sept., No.1, 1991.
- Double blind Clinical study on terfenadine and chlorpheneramine. Darow and Darman, No, 98, Esfand 1370, P.20
- Review of new Immunology of asthma. Med J Mashhad Univ Med Sci, Vol. 33, No. 33-34, 1991
- Immunology of tubeculosis. Med J Mashhad Univ Med Sci, Vol .34.No. 35, 1991, p.115.
- Immunology of Asthma. J Drug & Treament, No.82, 1990
- Aeroallergens in North East of Iran. Annals of Allergy, Nov. 1990.
- Evaluation of HLA in North East of Iran; study on 1000 healthy subjects. Med J Islamic Rep of Iran, No .4, 1990.
- Evaluation of two doses terfenadine and chlorpheneramine. Med J Islam Rep Iran, No.1/2, 1989.
- The distribution of Class I HLA in Khorasan. Med J Islam Rep Iran, No. 1/2
- Pulmonary eosinophyllia; case report. J Mashhad Med Sch, No.1, 1988.
- Clinical study of 300 Patients with Allergic rhinitis in Iran. Allergologia 8th Immunologia No.4, 1980.
- Immunotherapy with Aeroallergen. J Drug & treatment, No. 68, 1987.
- Allergic rhinitis in khorasan. J Mashhad Med Sch, No. 30, 1986.
- Insect bite Allergy in Mashhad. J Mashhad Med Sch, No. 30, 1987.
- Rheumatoid arthritis in east Iran. Med J Islamic Republic Of Iran, No .1, Nov. 1987.
- Study of 33 cases of multiple myeloma in Khorasan. Am J Orthopedic Rev, vol .xv, No.1, Jan 1986.
- AIDS. J Drug & treatment, N.55, 1986.
- Study of IL2 on SLE. J Mashhad Med Sch, No .15, 1986.
- Evaluation of alternative treatment of PTB. J Mashhad Med Sch, No .4, 1985.
- New concept of heat stroke treatment in Macca. J Drag & treatment, No. 19, 1985.
- An epidemiological study approach to the study of echinococcosis in Iran Revista Iberica de Parasitologia, No.4, 1980.
- HLA and transplantation. J Mashhad Med Sch, No. 2, 1979.
- Eosinophyllic leukemia. J Mashhad Med Sch, No .2, 1978.
- ICA in type I Diabetes Mellitus. J Mashhad Med Sch, No. 1, 1978.
- Extrinsic Allergic alveolitis. Journal of Mashhad Medical School, No.2, 1977.
- Study of serum protein in Iran. J Mashhad Med Sch, No.3, 1977.
- Alveolar cell carcinoma; case report. J Mashhad Med Sch, No.4, 1977.
- Occurrence of virus in HAM/TSP. Med J Rep Iran Vol 12.
III. OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUS AND CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS:
ALLERGY RELATED PROJECTS:
- Epidemiological survey of Allergy in Mashhad.
- Incidence of Allergy in Mashhad Allergy clinics.
- Comparison of SPT and ELA in the diagnosis of Allergic disorders.
- Survey of Allergic plants in Mashhad.
- Immunophenotypic features of Allergic and non-Allergic asthma.
- Allergenicity of saffron (crocus sativus)
- Possible cause of urticaria in Allergy clinic patients.
- Analysis and preparation of Gingko Biloba tree and its medical properties.
- Pycnogenol in management of Allergy asthma.
- Serum Levels of CD23 in patients with Allergic (asthma m rhinitis, atopic dermatitis) disorders.
- Serum levels of IL-2a in patients with acute versus stable asthma and Allergic versus non- Allergic asthma.
- Relation between H. Pylori infection and urticaria or H. Pylori as a possible cause of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU)
- Aeroallergen in Khorasan province
- ECP - MBP in Allergic rhinitis
- IL- 2 and IL - 4 in allergic asthma
- Study of selenium level on IL-4 and gamma interferon in Allergic asthma.
- Comperative study of frequency of mite allergens in the home of allergic patients in Mashhad and Tabriz
PROJECTS RELATED TO CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY:
- Immunoflourescence Assay for antibodies against Langrehance Island in IDDM patients
- Flowcytometric study of T-cells in health and disease
- Association of HLA DR alleles in IDDM patients
- Serum levels of IL-2R in patients with renal transplantation
- Epidemiological survey of HTLV–I in Khorassan
- Sero prevalence of HTLV- I infection in Mashhadi mothers
- Sero prevalence of HTLV– I infected patients and HAM/ TSP cases
- Immunoflowtypic features of HAM/ TSP Patients (CD3, CD25)
- Electron microscopic features of HTLV-I virus
- Electron microscopic features of HTLV-I infection in idiopathic uveitis patients
- Natural history and phylogenic study of HTLV-I virus strains
- Stydy of immune system alterations in major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Correlation between HTLV-1 Viral load and the plasma level of angiogenic factors in patients with adult T cell leukemia / Lymphoma
- Immunologic study of HIV in mashhad
- Seroepidemiology of HTLV - I in the city of mashhad
- Study of HTLV- I in 200 hemodialysis patients
- Seroepidemiology of HTLV - I in the city of Gonabad
- Study of HTLV- I in pregnant women
- Study of HTLV- I in leukemia and lymphoma in Khorasan
- Seroepidemiology of HTLV - I in breast milk of HTLV- I positive individuals
- Study of HTLV - 1 in sarcoidosis
- Determination rate of PCR in HTLV- 1 in blood to Mashhad Blood Bank.
- Clinical and laboratory study of ATL in patients with HTLV - l in Mashhad
- Study of interleukin - 2 receptors in HAM/TSP in Mashhad
- Clinical, radioligic, and laboratory manifestations of patients with HAM/ TSP
- HLA/DRB polymorphism in patients with HAM/TSP
- GM – CSF polymorphism in patients with HAM/TSP
- Evaluation of association of VEGF Plasma level in COPD
- Evalution of serum levels of TNF- a, IL-6 , selenium, Zinc, and Copper in patients with Acute and Chronic Coronary Artery Disease
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESSES:
- H. pylori and chronic urticaria. International Congress of Gastroentrology, Bangkok, May 2002.
- Status of HTLV-I in Khorasan. International Congresses for HTLV-I and related diseases. Dublin, May 2001.
- American Academy of Allergy, Athsma & immunology, Present Paper, Denver Zoo, U.S., March, 2002.
- American Academy of Allergy, Athsma & immunology, Present Paper, Sanfransisco, U.S., 2003.
- World Allergy Organization, Guest Speaker, Vancover, Canada, 2003.
- ERS Meeting, Present Paper, Glascow, 2004.
- International Congress of Immunology, Present Paper, Montreal, Canada, July 2004.