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Dr. Mourad Tayebi is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Science at Western Sydney University (WSU) School of Medicine, where he also served as Director of Higher Degree Research. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Imperial College London and has extensive experience in neurodegenerative research, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, where his work spans in vitro, preclinical, and translational studies. His research interests include the role of the gut microbiome in neurodegeneration, with notable contributions in Alzheimer's disease research, cytokine signaling, and the development of novel therapeutics. Dr. Mourad has a broad international background, having worked in the UK, US, and Australia, and his research has been featured in mainstream media. He is actively engaged in biotechnology start-ups, currently focusing on probiotics for cognitive health, and plays a leading role in establishing innovative neuroscience research initiatives.
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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, University of London
External positions
Adjunct Associate Professor , Charles Sturt University
Adjunct Professor, University of Ghana
Research keywords
- Ageing; Neurodegenerative diseases; early screening & detection; disease-modifying treatment; Gut-Brain axis; Microbiome; Probiotics; Alzheimer's disease; Prion diseases; Parkinson's disease; Multiple Sclerosis
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Lactobacilli probiotics prevent amyloid-beta fibril formation in vitro
Harrass, S., Quansah, M., Kumar, S., Radzieta, M., Jayawardena, B., Jones, C., David, M., Heng, B., Elbourne, L. D. H., Amanquah, S., Adjei, P., Capunzo, M., Aliberti, S. M., Jensen, S. O. & Tayebi, M., Apr 2026, In: Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. 18, 3, p. 4640-4659 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Phylogeny and Molecular Characterisation of PRNP in Red-Tailed Phascogale (Phascogale calura)
De Dios, K., Kumar, S., Alvandi, E., Adhikari, U. K., David, M. A. & Tayebi, M., Mar 2025, In: Brain Sciences. 15, 3, 250.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The beneficial effects of lactobacillus strains on gut microbiome in Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review
Quansah, M., David, M. A., Martins, R., El-Omar, E., Aliberti, S. M., Capunzo, M., Jensen, S. O. & Tayebi, M., Jan 2025, In: Healthcare (Switzerland). 13, 1, 17 p., 74.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Alzheimer's disease pathophysiology in the Retina
Gaire, B. P., Koronyo, Y., Fuchs, D. T., Shi, H., Rentsendorj, A., Danziger, R., Vit, J. P., Mirzaei, N., Doustar, J., Sheyn, J., Hampel, H., Vergallo, A., Davis, M. R., Jallow, O., Baldacci, F., Verdooner, S. R., Barron, E., Mirzaei, M., Gupta, V. K. & Graham, S. L. & 9 others, , Jul 2024, In: Progress in Retinal and Eye Research. 101, 57 p., 101273.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ethnogenetic-specific mutations in Alzheimer's disease: a marker of clinical outcomes
Uebergang, G., Tayebi, M. & Adhikari, U. K., 2023, In: Advanced Neurology. 2, 4, 19 p., 1734.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the Potential of FLM-c2
Tayebi, M. (PI) & Scott, K. (Investigator)
1/03/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Development and validation of early diagnostic test screens for dementia
Tayebi, M. (PI), Mahns, D. (Investigator), Cameron, M. (Investigator) & Hurley, P. (Investigator)
1/07/21 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Development of a rapid test and antibody-based therapy for COVID-19
Tayebi, M. (PI)
15/03/22 → 10/10/23
Project: Research
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To investigate the Therapeutic Efficacy of the Strains in Priobiotics Australia Strain Library in Alzheimers Disease
Tayebi, M. (PI)
11/02/22 → 11/02/25
Project: Research
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To Assess the Candidate Strains Through Clinical Validation in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Tayebi, M. (PI) & Quansah, M. (Scholarship Recipient)
11/02/22 → 11/02/25
Project: Research