Sanam Mustafa

Dr Sanam Mustafa is an ARC Grant-Funded Researcher B at the University of Adelaide's Medical Sciences division. Her work focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, chronic pain mechanisms, immune system interactions, and translational medical technologies. Key research areas include TLR4 signaling pathways, Fyn kinase activity in Parkinson’s disease, and novel applications of optical imaging for embryology and pain state detection.

Her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining cellular biology with advanced imaging techniques (e.g., hyperspectral imaging, quantum dot delivery) to address challenges in regenerative medicine and neuroimmunology. Notable contributions include exploring the role of immune responses in opioid pharmacology and developing non-invasive methods to assess embryo quality for IVF applications.

Dr Mustafa has published extensively on topics such as public health system resilience, TLR4 biased modulators, and the molecular basis of chronic pain. Her work often bridges basic science with clinical applications, emphasizing translational outcomes. Current research interests also include the interplay between metabolic signatures and oocyte quality, as well as the development of predictive models for surgical patient outcomes in pandemic contexts.