Dr Bahareh Vahabi

• Qualifications:BSc, MSc, PhD, FoHE
• Position:Senior Lecturer Physiology- International Partnership Lead (DAS)
• Department:HAS - Applied Sciences
• Telephone:+4411732 81799
• Email:Bahareh.Vahabi@uwe.ac.uk

About me

Dr. Bahareh Vahabi is a Senior Lecturer in Physiology with a distinguished record of academic and research achievements. Holding a PhD in Pharmacology, Bahareh specialises in benign lower urinary tract disorders, contributing over 13 years of expertise to their field.As an experienced academic and educator, Bahareh has received recognition for her teaching excellence, including a Postgraduate Teaching Certificate with distinction and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. She is committed to providing students with a research-informed learning experience, with her principal contribution being leading and teaching modules in Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Bahareh is an experienced and well-established researcher with a proven track record of success. She has supervised over 80 undergraduate final year project students and numerous MD and PhD students, guiding them to successful completion. She has authored publications in high impact journals. Bahareh also acts as a reviewer for prestigious journals and grant awarding bodies, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge in lower urinary tract pharmacology and physiology. Bahareh also plays a pivotal role in fostering international collaborations and partnerships in her role as International Partnership Lead for the School of Applied Sciences. Leveraging her expertise and network, she has established successful research exchange programs and forged new academic partnerships, enhancing the School’s global presence and facilitating knowledge exchange across borders.

Area of expertise

Research Interests: Investigation of Lower Urinary Tract (LUT) disorders- The aim is to understand the pathophysiology of these disorders which are prevalent and largely unknown in terms of etiology.

Long Covid-19 and LUT function- This project seeks to determine if long Covid-19 increases the incidence and prevalence of LUT symptoms; especially in the elderly. The findings from this research could have significant implications for patient management; 

Teaching Topics: Physiology; Pharmacology; Pathophysiology; 

International Partnership Development: As the International Partnership Lead, Bahareh has demonstrated strong skills in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with institutions worldwide.

Publications

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