Amir Seyedmousavi, PhD
About Amir Seyedmousavi, PhD
Amir Seyedmousavi, PhD, serves as the Director of Mycology and Parasitology at the National Institutes of Health and has held various academic and research positions in microbiology and mycology across multiple countries.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Amir Seyedmousavi serves as the Director of Mycology and Parasitology at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. He has held this position since 2019. In addition to his directorial role, he is also a Senior Staff Clinical Microbiologist at NIH, contributing to research and clinical practices in the field of mycology and parasitology.
Previous Experience in Microbiology
Prior to his current roles at NIH, Amir Seyedmousavi worked as a Research Fellow at NIH from 2016 to 2019. He also held positions at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, Netherlands, as a Principal Research Scientist from 2014 to 2016, and at the CBS-KNAW Fungal Biodiversity Centre as a Medical/Molecular Mycology Postdoctoral Scientific Researcher from 2009 to 2010.
Academic Background and Education
Amir Seyedmousavi completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Microbiology/Mycology and Antimicrobial Resistance at Radboud University Nijmegen. He also earned a PhD in Biology/Medical Mycology from the University of Tehran. His educational background spans a total of 10 years, focusing on critical aspects of microbiology.
Leadership Roles in Academia
Amir Seyedmousavi has held several leadership positions in academia. He served as the Director of Clinical Microbiology/Mycology at IAU in Iran from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he was an Assistant/Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology/Mycology at IAU from 2002 to 2010 and served as Associate Dean for Education and Student Affairs from 2006 to 2008.
International Representation and Contributions
Since 2014, Amir Seyedmousavi has been the ASM Country Ambassador for the American Society for Microbiology in Iran. This role highlights his commitment to advancing the field of microbiology and fostering international collaboration in research and education.