Rhodiola rosea from the Selection of Traditional Applications to the Novel Phytotherapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Serious Diseases.

Dr. Dr. Rafie Hamidpour; Dr. Soheila Hamidpour; Dr. Mohsen Hamidpour; Mrs. Mina Shahlari

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Dr. Dr. Rafie Hamidpour
Dr. Soheila Hamidpour
Dr. Mohsen Hamidpour
Mrs. Mina Shahlari

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antifatigue, antidepressant, alzheimer#x2019;s disease, cancer and memory enhancement

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Rhodiola rosea from the Selection of Traditional Applications to the Novel Phytotherapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Serious Diseases. (2015). Global Journal of Medical Research, 15(18), 1-10. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/

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Author Biographies

Dr. Dr. Rafie Hamidpour

Dr. Rafie Hamidpour is a distinguished researcher and professor in the field of biomedical sciences, with a particular focus on the chemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal properties of natural compounds. He earned his PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Bradford in 2003 and holds a doctorate in Biomedical/Bioscience from the University of Central Missouri. Dr. Hamidpour has served as a Professor at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, in the Department of Hematology and Blood Banking from 1990 to 2024. He is the founder and lead researcher at Pars Bioscience LLC, a research center based in Leawood, Kansas, where he investigates traditional remedies and their modern phytotherapeutic applications. His notable works include comprehensive studies on the medicinal properties of camphor, sage, frankincense, and Rhodiola rosea, exploring their potential in treating a wide range of diseases from cancer to metabolic disorders. With over 45 publications and more than 1,100 citations, Dr. Hamidpour's research bridges traditional knowledge with contemporary scientific validation, contributing significantly to the field of phytotherapy and drug targeting in cancer.

Dr. Soheila Hamidpour

Dr. Soheila Hamidpour is a researcher affiliated with Pars Bioscience in Leawood, Kansas, United States. She earned her PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Bradford in 2003. With a career spanning over three decades, she has served as a Professor of Hematology and Blood Banking at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on the chemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal properties of natural products, including camphor, sage, frankincense, and Rhodiola rosea, exploring their potential in treating various diseases. Dr. Hamidpour has contributed to 52 publications, accumulating over 1,000 citations, with an h-index of 10 and an i10-index of 11.

Dr. Mohsen Hamidpour

Dr. Mohsen Hamidpour is a researcher affiliated with Pars Bioscience in Leawood, Kansas, United States. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Bradford and has served as a Professor at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. His research focuses on the chemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal properties of natural products, including camphor, sage, frankincense, and Rhodiola rosea. With over 85 publications and more than 1,200 citations, his work has contributed significantly to the understanding of traditional remedies for various diseases. Dr. Hamidpour's h-index of 14 and i10-index of 24 reflect his impact in the field. He is also an active contributor to the academic community, with his work indexed in OpenAlex and ORCID.

Mrs. Mina Shahlari

Mina Shahlari is a researcher affiliated with Pars Bioscience in Leawood, Kansas, United States. Her work focuses on the chemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal properties of traditional remedies, including camphor, sage, frankincense, and Rhodiola rosea. She has contributed to several studies exploring the potential of these natural compounds in treating various diseases such as cancer, obesity, diabetes, depression, dementia, lupus, autism, heart disease, and other serious conditions. With 13 publications and over 930 citations, her research has garnered significant attention in the field of phytotherapy. Her h-index of 8 and i10-index of 7 reflect her growing impact in the scientific community.

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