University of Exeter Medical School

Professor Reza Zamani

Professor Reza Zamani

Associate Professor of Medical and Neuroscience (Honorary)

 R.Zamani@exeter.ac.uk

 

Overview

Reza worked in College of Medicine and Health (CMH) as an academic member of staff until 2021, holding various positions and roles such as Director of Medical Sciences programmes, Module lead, Academic Tutor, Academic lead of College EDI. Currently, holds an honorary position Associate Professor at CMH. Externally, he is acting as External Examiner at various Higher Education Institutes, and is active in areas of Climate crisis, Environment and Human Health and Health Disparities

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Research

Research interests

Areas of research include Neuroscience (neural plasticity – memory and learning), neurological disorders, movement and movement disorders, health disparities, environment and human health. For the latest list of publications please visit ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Reza-Zamani-15/research 

Research projects

  • Public Health - ethnic minorities’ access to health systems, Environmental pollution and health, Machine learning and artificial Intelligence in health and disease, Planetary Health.

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Publications

Journal articles

Henley P, Martins T, Zamani R (2023). Assessing Ethnic Minority Representation in Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials: a Systematic Review of Recruitment Demographics. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(24), 7185-7185. Abstract.
Truscott A, Zamani R, Akrami M (2022). Comparing the use of conventional and three-dimensional printing (3DP) in mandibular reconstruction. BioMedical Engineering OnLine
Jardim CGR, Zamani R, Akrami M (2022). Evaluating the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Accessing HIV Services in South Africa: a Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(19), 11899-11899. Abstract.
Hood C, Zamani R, Akrami M (2022). Impact of heterotopic ossifcation. following lumbar total disk replacement:. a systematic review. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Xenofontos P, Zamani R, Akrami M (2022). The application of 3D printing in preoperative planning for transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a systematic review. BioMedical Engineering Online, 21(1). Abstract.
Ryan-Ndegwa S, Zamani R, Akrami M (2021). Assessing demographic access to hip replacement surgery in the United Kingdom: a systematic review. International Journal for Equity in Health
Stevens JR, Zamani A, Osborne JIA, Zamani R, Akrami M (2021). Critical evaluation of stents in coronary. angioplasty: a systematic review. BioMedical Engineering OnLine
Karia A, Zamani R, Akrami M (2021). Socio-Economic Disparities in Access to Diagnostic Neuroimaging Services in the United Kingdom: a Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Chisholm JM, Zamani R, Negm AM, Said N, Abdel daiem MM, Dibaj M, Akrami M (2021). Sustainable waste management of medical waste in African developing countries: a narrative review. Waste Management and Research
Patel H, Zamani R (2021). The role of PKMζ in the maintenance of long-term memory: a review. Rev Neurosci, 32(5), 481-494. Abstract.  Author URL.
Haxby F, Akrami M, Zamani R (2020). Finding a Balance: a Systematic Review of the Biomechanical Effects of Vestibular Prostheses on Stability in Humans. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Tulloch J, Akrami M, Zamani R (2020). Machine learning in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diabetic foot ulcers: a systematic review. IEEE Access
Conder R, Zamani R, Akrami M (2019). The Biomechanics of Pregnancy:. A Systematic Review. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Zafar A, Zamani R, Akrami M (2019). The effectiveness of foot orthoses in the treatment of medial knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review. Gait and Posture
Zamani R, Bristow DR (1993). Desensitisation of histamine H1 receptor-mediated calcium mobilisation in HeLa cells: the role of protein kinase C. Biochem Soc Trans, 21(4).  Author URL.
Whatley SA, Perrett CW, Zamani R, Gray JA (1992). Analysis of relative mRNA levels and protein patterns in brains of rat strains bred for differing levels of emotionality. Behav Genet, 22(4), 403-413. Abstract.  Author URL.
Bullock S, Rose SP, Zamani R (1992). Characterisation and regional localisation of pre- and postsynaptic glycoproteins of the chick forebrain showing changed fucose incorporation following passive avoidance training. J Neurochem, 58(6), 2145-2154. Abstract.  Author URL.

Conferences

Hoadley S, Zamani R, Benattayallah A, Rice H, Young P, Javadi A, Akrami M (2020). Toward Three-dimensional pre-surgical printed models to assess anatomical and biomechanical differences between healthy and flat feet. 3D Printing, Advanced Robotics and Automation (3DPARA). 21st - 22nd May 2020.
Zamani R, Totton E, Edwards S, Glyde H, Benattayallah A, Akrami M (2019). 3D printing and its impact on anatomy teaching a case study of manufacturing human shoulder. EduExe2019. 3rd - 3rd May 2019.
Flecther-Bott KZ, Akrami M, Javadi A, Benattayallah A, Dibaj M, Wall T (2018). A Subject-specific Three-dimensional Model of the Human Hand and Wrist. 8th World Congress of Biomechanics. 8th - 12th Jul 2018.

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External Engagement and Impact

Committee/panel activities

  • For a period of time represented CMH at UK Physician Associate Board
  • Currently External Examiner at several HEIs.

Editorial responsibilities

  • Peer Reviewer of several journals such as International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

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Teaching

Taught neuroscience (neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, memory and learning, movement disorders, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease), general anatomy. Module lead for Anatomy and Medical Research Evaluation.

Modules

2023/24

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