Hadi Maleki-Kakelar | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Hadi Maleki-Kakelar | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Solid Tumor Research Center | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hadi Maleki-Kakelar is a prominent researcher recognized for his contributions to molecular targeted therapy, cancer nanomedicine, and drug delivery systems. His interdisciplinary work bridges molecular biology, microbiology, and nanotechnology to develop innovative solutions for cancer and infectious diseases. With 335 citations, 16 publications, and an h-index of 10, Assist. Prof. Dr. Hadi Maleki-Kakelar has demonstrated exceptional research impact. His publications in leading journals such as The Lancet, Gastric Cancer, Biotechnology Advances, and Life Sciences highlight breakthroughs in Helicobacter pylori carcinogenesis, probiotic-driven cancer therapy, and bioengineered microalgae for therapeutic protein production. His recent collaborations on macrophage-based regenerative therapeutics, engineered exosomes, and extracellular vesicle applications underscore his forward-thinking approach to translational and regenerative medicine. Actively involved in workshops on PCR, CRISPR, and bioinformatics,

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Featured Publications

  • Maleki-Kakelar, H., Barzegari, A., Dehghani, J., Hanifian, S., Saeedi, N., & Barar, J. (2019). Pathogenicity of Helicobacter pylori in cancer development and impacts of vaccination. Gastric Cancer, 22(1), 23–36.

  • Dehghani, J., Adibkia, K., Movafeghi, A., Barzegari, A., Pourseif, M. M., & Maleki-Kakelar, H. (2018). Stable transformation of Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis: A promising microalga for production of edible vaccines. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 1–12.

  • Maleki-Kakelar, H., Dehnad, A., Hanifian, S., & Khani, S. (2013). Isolation and molecular identification of Streptomyces spp. with antibacterial activity from northwest of Iran. BioImpacts: BI, 3(3), 129.

  • Dehghani, J., Adibkia, K., Movafeghi, A., Maleki-Kakelar, H., Saeedi, N., & Barzegari, A. (2020). Towards a new avenue for producing therapeutic proteins: Microalgae as a tempting green biofactory. Biotechnology Advances, 40, 107499.

  • Maleki-Kakelar, H., Barzegari, A., Hanifian, S., Barar, J., & Omidi, Y. (2019). Isolation and molecular identification of Lactobacillus with probiotic potential from abomasums driven rennet. Food Chemistry, 272, 709–714.