Reza Basiri
Welcome to my corner! Past: Research and development is what I do, mainly Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science. Past projects have been focused on magnetic nanoparticle drug delivery technology, MRI sequence development with applications relevant to Epilepsy, large data processing relevant to Epilepsy and Diabetes, and clinical trial coordinator.
What I am up to: Completing my PhD in computer vision and electrical stimulation. In this project, I'm developing a highly accurate imaging device powered by my neural network for detection and classification of diabetic foot ulcers. The results from classification enables our electrical stimulation device to provide autonomous wound healing therapy to diabetic patients with ulcers. Read more
Education
University of Toronto (PhD) 2019-Present
Biomedical Engineering
Advisors: Dr. Milos Popovic, Dr. Shehroz Khan
Thesis Title: Ongoing...
Advisors: Dr. Milos Popovic, Dr. Shehroz Khan
Thesis Title: Ongoing...
University of Calgary (MSc) 2015-17
Biomedical Engineering
Advisors: Dr. Robert Marc Lebel, Dr. Paolo Federico, MD
Thesis Title: “Application of Advanced Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy”
Advisors: Dr. Robert Marc Lebel, Dr. Paolo Federico, MD
Thesis Title: “Application of Advanced Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy”
University of Maryland (BSc) 2010-14
B.S.c Bioengineering
Advisor: Dr. Keith Herold
Advisor: Dr. Keith Herold
Publications/ Proceedings
- JOURNAL PAPER: Basiri, Reza , et al. “Reduction in Diabetes-Related Major Amputation Rates After Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Model: An Evaluation in Alberta, Canada” Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 1 Nov. 2019., https://doi.org/10.7547/19-137
- JOURNAL PAPER: Basiri, Reza, et al. “Transverse relaxometry with transmit field-constrained stimulated echo compensation” Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine, vol. 32, 23 July. 2019, pp. 669–677., doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10334-019-00769-9
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JOURNAL PAPER:
Basiri, Reza,
et al. “Focal Epilepsy without Interictal Spikes on Scalp EEG:
A Common Finding of Uncertain Significance.” Epilepsy
Research, vol. 150, 1 Feb. 2019, pp. 1–6.,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2018.12.009 - ABSTRACT: Basiri, Reza, Federico P, Lebel, RM. Method for Optimizing Quantitative Temporal Lobe Epilepsy MR Imaging. Calgary Epilepsy Research Retreat, 2016.
- POSTER: Basiri R , Federico P, Lebel, RM. Transverse Relaxometry with B1+ Constrained Stimulated Echo Correction. 24th ISMRM, 2016
Awards
2021
$105k
Graduate
Scholarship
Doctoral-NSERC
Scholarship
Doctoral-NSERC
2021
$15k
Ontario Graduate
Scholarship (OGS)
Scholarship (OGS)
2021
$15k
AGE-WELL
2020
$3k
BME Internal Award
2020
$9k
Toronto Rehab Inst.
Student Scholarship
Student Scholarship
2016
$30k
I3T Create Student
Scholarship
Scholarship
2019
$9k
University Of Toronto
Fellowship
Fellowship
2016
$5k
Calgary
Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies
Professional Activities
Senior Research Analyst,
2018-2020
Conducting evaluations and research to monitor and increase
the quality and effectiveness of clinical settings at this
diabetic limb preservation centre.
Location: Zivot Limb Preservation Centre, Calgary Canada
Supervisor: Dr. Karim Manji
Supervisor: Dr. Karim Manji
Clinical Trial Coordinator,
2018-2019
Conducted and analyzed data for randomized clinical trials
for a newly developed pressure sensing device
Location: Orpyx Medical Technologies Inc., Canada
Location: Orpyx Medical Technologies Inc., Canada
Data Analyst, 2018-19
Processed 1000 epilepsy patients’ data for research
purpose.
Location: Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Foothills Medical Centre, Canada
Supervisor: Dr. Yahya Aghakhani Read more
Location: Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Foothills Medical Centre, Canada
Supervisor: Dr. Yahya Aghakhani Read more
Exchange Program , 2016
•Collaborated with physicists at Hospital das Clínicas da
Unicamp to implement our new T2 relaxometry method on
their studies
•Exchanged MRI acquired data from Philips and GE scanners
Location: Physics Department, University of Campinas, Brazil
•Exchanged MRI acquired data from Philips and GE scanners
Location: Physics Department, University of Campinas, Brazil
Patient Care (Volunteer)
2015-17 Nursing assistant and patient care at the following clinics: ENT / Cleft Palate / Urology and Nephrology
Location: Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary Canada
2015-17 Nursing assistant and patient care at the following clinics: ENT / Cleft Palate / Urology and Nephrology
Location: Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary Canada
Laboratory Research Assistant (Undergraduate)
Control of miniaturized systems for mechatronic.
Biological and clinical applications Laboratory
Location: University of Maryland
Supervisor: Dr. Benjamin Shapiro Read more
Location: University of Maryland
Supervisor: Dr. Benjamin Shapiro Read more
Get in touch
reza.basiri{at]mail.utoronto[DOT}ca