Dr. Payam Dibaj | Experimental Methods | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Payam Dubai, Center for Rare Diseases, Germany
Dr. Payam Dibaj, FEBN is a highly qualified physician specializing in neurology. Born on September 20, 1977, in Tehran, he holds German citizenship. Dr. Dibaj is a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology (FEBN) and has extensive experience in clinical practice and research in neurological disorders. His work is recognized for its impact on patient care and the advancement of neurological science.
Educational Details
Dr. Payam Dibaj’s educational background is marked by exceptional academic achievement. He completed his General University Entrance Qualification (Abitur) in 1998 with a top grade of 1.0. Following this, he pursued his studies in human medicine at the Georg August University Göttingen, graduating in November 2005 with a state examination grade of 1.0. During his time at Göttingen, Dr. Dibaj also conducted significant research for his dissertation in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. H.-J. Steinfelder. His dissertation, titled “Investigations into the Function of Domains of the Transcription Factor Pax6 with the Help of the GAL4 System,” was awarded Magna cum laude, reflecting the high quality and impact of his research.
Dr. Payam Dibaj has made significant contributions to the field of neurology and neurogenetics throughout his career. Since September 2006, he has been a dedicated scientist in the Neurogenetics Department at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Natural Sciences in Göttingen, where he focuses on “Axon-Glia Interaction in Neurodegenerative Diseases” under the leadership of Prof. K. A. Nave. His clinical experience includes serving as a Senior Physician in the Neurology Department at the Schildautal Clinics in Seesen from January 2015 to June 2021, where he specialized in neurodegenerative diseases, including the management of complex Parkinson’s cases and overseeing the Empowerment Outpatient Clinic for Parkinson’s and dementia diseases. Dr. Dibaj also worked as a specialist in the MVZ Wolfsburg from March 2018 to July 2021, providing consultation in neurology. Since February 2019, he has been the Medical Coordinator at the Center for Rare Diseases (ZSEG) at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG), collaborating with notable experts such as Prof. J. Gärtner, Prof. K. Brockmann, and Prof. B. Wollnik. Additionally, he served as a Senior Physician in the Neurology Department at St. Ansgar-Höxter Hospital from July 2021 to December 2022.
Patient Experiences of Interprofessional Collaboration and Intersectoral Communication in Rare Disease Healthcare in Germany – A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Inhestern, L., Otto, R., Brandt, M., Härter, M., Bergelt, C.
Journal: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Year: 2024
Volume: 19(1)
Page: 197
Citations: 0
Note: Open access
Intracranial Hypotension Due to a Large Thoracic Meningocele
Authors: Dibaj, P., Haji, F., Obermann, M.
Journal: Deutsches Ärzteblatt International
Year: 2023
Volume: 120(11)
Pages: 192
Citations: 0
Note: Open access
Plastic Spinal Motor Circuits in Health and Disease
Authors: Windhorst, U., Dibaj, P.
Journal: Journal of Integrative Neuroscience
Year: 2023
Volume: 22(6)
Page: 167
Citations: 1
Note: Open access
Hemifacial Spasm Through Changes of Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Authors: Petersen, G.C., Amirkhizi, M., Brockmann, K., Dibaj, P.
Journal: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Year: 2023
Volume: 36(1)
Pages: 114–115
Citations: 1
Note: Open access
Follow-up of a Case of Dopamine-Mediated Yawning-Fatigue-Syndrome Responsive to Opioids, Successful Desensitization via Graded Activity Treatment
Authors: Dibaj, P., Seeger, D., Gärtner, J., Petzke, F.
Journal: Neurology International
Year: 2021
Volume: 13(1)
Pages: 79–84
Citations: 0
Note: Open access
Modulation of Cognition and Neuronal Plasticity in Gain- and Loss-of-Function Mouse Models of the Schizophrenia Risk Gene Tcf4
Authors: Badowska, D.M., Brzózka, M.M., Kannaiyan, N., Malzahn, D., Rossner, M.J.
Journal: Translational Psychiatry
Year: 2020
Volume: 10(1)
Article: 343
Citations: 12
Note: Open access
Lyme Neuroborreliosis with Long Meningeal Enhancement and Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Dibaj, P., Schnegelsberg, M., Kroger, R.
Journal: European Neurology
Year: 2020
Volume: 83(3)
Pages: 323–324
Citations: 0
Dopamine-Mediated Yawning-Fatigue Syndrome with Specific Recurrent Initiation and Responsiveness to Opioids
Authors: Dibaj, P., Brockmann, K., Gärtner, J.
Journal: JAMA Neurology
Year: 2020
Volume: 77(2)
Pages: 254
Citations: 2
Anillin Facilitates Septin Assembly to Prevent Pathological Outfoldings of Central Nervous System Myelin
Authors: Erwig, M.S., Patzig, J., Steyer, A.M., Nave, K.-A., Werner, H.B.
Journal: eLife
Year: 2019
Volume: 8
Article: e43888
Citations: 41
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Authors: Dibaj, P., Kröger, R., Kallenberg, K., Obermann, M., Harun, A.
Journal: Aktuelle Neurologie
Year: 2018
Volume: 45(3)
Pages: 212–214