Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Benedict Albensi
- balbensinovaedu
Person: Faculty
19912025
Rais A. Ansari
- ra557novaedu
Person: Faculty
19812025
Jaleh Barar
- jbararnovaedu
Person: Faculty
20032026

4 Active
6 Finished

Epigenetic Regulation of Cardiac Mitochondrial Function by Long Noncoding RNA: Investigating the Impact of Ketosis and Intermittent Fasting in Heart Failure
Gurusamy, N. (PI)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
9/1/25 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
Novel Immunomodulators for Melanoma Therapy
Minond, D. (PI)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
7/18/25 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
Comparison of Tirzepatide, Retatrutide, and Crocetin, for Mitigation of Alzheimer's-like Pathology in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Speth, R. (PI) & Robison, L. S. (CoPI)
National Institute on Aging
12/15/24 → 11/30/27
Project: Research project

Circular RNAs in microalgae: Uncovering their biological significance
Dehghani, J., Panahi, B., Nolsøe, J. M. J., Lerouge, P., Bardor, M. & Omidi, Y., Jan 1 2026, In: Biotechnology Advances. 86, 108739.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Gold nanoparticle-modified graphene oxide electrochemical aptasensor for ultrasensitive detection of interferon gamma in kidney transplants
Hosseini, N., Nakhjavani, S. A., Ardalan, M., Salimi, A., Adibkia, K. & Omidi, Y., Jun 2026, In: Bioelectrochemistry. 169, 109207.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Milk-derived Extracellular Vesicles: Tiny Messengers with Big Impacts on Human Health
Zununi Vahed, S., Pourghassem Gargari, B., Barar, J., Hejazian, S. M., Ardalan, M. & Rahbar Saadat, Y., Jan 2026, In: International Dairy Journal. 172, 106452.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

26 Oral presentation
15 Membership of committee
14 Other
11 Membership of network
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Sex-Based Differences in Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Toxicity in Alzheimer’s Disease
Albensi, B. (Speaker)
Feb 3 2025
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Targeting Mitochondrial Function to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease.
Albensi, B. (Speaker)
Jun 7 2024
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Effects of dietary flax beverage on memory and cognition (clinical trial).
Albensi, B. (Speaker)
Oct 4 2024
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation

Stipend for Mitochondrial Transfusion Conf., Long Island, NY
Albensi, B. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Travel Award
Nutritional metabolism and cerebral bioenergetics in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Albensi, B. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
2019 Merit Award
Albensi, B. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

Assistant Professor
Gurusamy, N.
10/25/22 → …
Course

Findings on Drug Research Discussed by Investigators at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (Milk-derived Extracellular Vesicles: Tiny Messengers With Big Impacts On Human Health)
Barar, J.
1/8/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Researchers from NOVA Southeastern University Detail New Studies and Findings in the Area of Cancer (Multifunctional Nanoplatforms Bridging Diagnostics and Therapeutics in Cancer)
Omidian, H.
1/7/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Investigators at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Report New Data on Bioinformatics (The role of bioinformatics algorithms in modern biopharmaceutical design: Progress, challenges, and future perspectives)
Omidi, Y.
12/30/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research