Farshid Ghassemi
About Farshid Ghassemi
Farshid Ghassemi is a Postdoctoral Scientist with expertise in autoimmune research and molecular biology. He has developed a stable human glioma cell line and employs various techniques, including ELISA and siRNA technology, in his research.
Work at The George Washington University
Farshid Ghassemi has been employed as a Postdoctoral Scientist at George Washington University since 2011. In this role, he conducts research focused on autoimmune diseases, particularly myasthenia gravis. His work involves utilizing advanced techniques such as ELISA and immunohistochemistry to study the interactions of antibodies and complement complexes in neuromuscular junctions.
Education and Expertise
Farshid Ghassemi earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he studied from 1989 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research, particularly in the areas of gene expression and cell line development. He is skilled in employing siRNA technology and constructing plasmids for scientific studies.
Background
Before his tenure at George Washington University, Farshid Ghassemi worked at Yale University as an Associate Research Scientist from 1998 to 2006. He then served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of North Carolina from 2007 to 2010. His diverse experiences across these institutions have contributed to his expertise in molecular biology and autoimmune research.
Research Techniques and Contributions
Farshid Ghassemi employs various research techniques in his work. He utilizes ELISA to detect autoimmune antibodies against acetylcholine receptors in patient sera and applies immunohistochemistry to visualize complement complexes in mouse models of myasthenia gravis. Additionally, he has developed a stable human glioma cell line that over-expresses soluble guanylyl cyclase, contributing to the understanding of cancer biology.