Abdolmohamad Rostami, MD, PhD
Chair, Department of Neurology
Nicholas J. Maiale Distinguished Professor in Neurology
Vickie Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience
Contact Information
900 Walnut Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-955-1234
215-955-1390 fax
Chair, Department of Neurology
Nicholas J. Maiale Distinguished Professor in Neurology
Vickie Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience
Research & Clinical Interests
My research focuses on...
Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that affects over 400,000 Americans and over 2 million worldwide. My research focuses on the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis using the animal model of this disease, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). At the present, we are focusing on three main areas:
1) The role of IL-12/IL-17/IL-23 axis in the pathogenesis of EAE and multiple sclerosis.
Specifically, studies will examine IL-12/IL-17/IL-23 produced by antigen presenting cells (APC) from the periphery (macrophages and dendritic cells) and from the central nervous system (CNS) microglia in EAE. In addition to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of inflammatory demyelination, the information derived from this study will be helpful if these cytokines are to be considered as targets for therapy in MS.
2) The effect of the Bowman-Birk protease inhibitor on the course of EAE. This study has the potential to provide a novel, safe, and effective therapy for multiple sclerosis.
3) Mechanisms of intravenous tolerance in EAE.
This study will elucidate the mechanisms by which intravenous myelin antigens induce tolerance and suppress clinical disease in EAE. This study will provide a novel method for analyzing the migration and functional status of infiltrating cells in the CNS, in particular, and in target organs of other autoimmune diseases. It has the potential as a possible therapy for autoimmune diseases."
Education
Medical School: Shiraz University
Publications
- IL-37 suppresses CNS autoimmunity by increasing the frequency of Treg cells and reducing CD4 + T cell-derived IL-10 production
- IL-7Rα on CD4+ T cells is required for their survival and the pathogenesis of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
- Most recent advances and applications of extracellular vesicles in tackling neurological challenges
- Mouse monocytes express CD127 by immune cells, not LPS
- Retraction Notice to: Neurotrophin 3 Transduction Augments Remyelinating and Immunomodulatory Capacity of Neural Stem Cells (Molecular Therapy (2014) 22(2) (440–450), (S1525001616311650), (10.1038/mt.2013.241))
Residency
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania (HUP)
Fellowship
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania (HUP)
Board Certification
Neurology
Hospital Appointment
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Methodist Hospital Division of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital