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Parastoo Hashemi is a Research Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering. She holds a Reader title focusing on Brain Diagnostics and Therapeutics, with affiliations to the Centre for Neurotechnology and the Immuno-Pathology Network. Her work bridges bioengineering and neurochemistry, specializing in developing advanced electrochemical sensors for real-time neurotransmitter monitoring.
Dr. Hashemi teaches core modules including Statistics and Data Analysis and Molecules and Energetics, emphasizing biomedical engineering principles and lab skills. Her research focuses on neurotransmitter dynamics (serotonin, histamine, dopamine), neuroinflammation, and neurotechnology applications like SmartStim DBS devices. Key projects include developing miniature sensors (TinyStat) and AI-enhanced diagnostic tools.
Her publications span 20+ years, with recent emphasis on gut-brain axis studies, skin neurochemistry, and Parkinson’s biomarkers. She explores histamine-serotonin interactions in depression and stress, and has pioneered carbon nanofiber electrode arrays for dopamine detection. Her work integrates engineering innovations with clinical neurology, contributing to depression biomarkers and neurodegenerative diagnostics.
Dr. Hashemi’s lab develops cutting-edge neurochemical analysis tools, including FSCV calibration systems and voltammetric methods for trace metal analysis. She collaborates on translational research, aiming to translate sensor technologies into clinical practice for brain disorder diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
