Curriculum vitae

Personal Information

Name

Dr. Firouzeh Farahmand

Address

Office and Laboratory
University of Zurich
Dept. of Psychology Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
Binzmuhlestr. 14/ Box 26

8050 Zurich

Switzerland

1995-1998	PhD in Biological Sciences Thesis: “The role of cytogenetic analysis on the sterility of couples”, University of Turin, Italy
1993-1995	Master of Science in Biology, Cytogenetic and Infertility
1990-1993	Bachlor of Science in Biology University of Turin, Italy

04.2011 - today	Psychology Institute University of Zurich Biochemical Laboratory
04.2010- 07.2011	Research staff im der Prof. Dr. Becskei Lab Institute of Molecular Life Sciences, University of Zurich
09.2008-10.2009	Research staff in Prof. Bagheri Lab Institute of Zoology, University of Zurich
11.2007- 08.2008	Research staff in Prof. D r. Moelling Lab Institute of Medical Virology, University of Zurich
05.2003 - 05.2005	Research staff in Prof. Dr. Berger Reasearch Gruppe Medical Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics University of Zurich
04.1999 - 10.1999	Research staff in Prof. Dr. Miller Lab University of California, Berkely, USA
07.1995 - 12.1998	Research staff in Prof. Dr. Lamberti Lab Cytogenetic Laboratory, University of Turin, Italy

DNA sequencing Methylation Miseq

ELISA meseaument for stress Hormones in Saliva, plasma, serum

Tissue section by microtome/ cryosections and histological stains (Histology technique)

RT PCR

The quantitative determination of endogenous IFN-gamma, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in human serum, plasma

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Luminescence immunoassay (LIA)

DHEA-S (in saliva)

Estradiol (in saliva)

Estriol (in saliva)

Progesteron (in saliva)

Testosteron (in saliva)

Thyreotropin (in plasma)

Triiodthyronin (in plasma) / Thyroxin (in plasma)