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Darya Hodaei (Persian: دریا هدائی; Azerbaijani: Dərya Hüdayı; born September 2, 1989, in Tabriz, Iran) is an American-Iranian pharmacist and children’s author, known for publishing stories that highlight Azerbaijani folklore and culture.[1][2]
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Darya Hodaei | |
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| دریا هدائی | |
| Born | September 2, 1989 Tabriz, Iran |
| Occupations | Pharmacist and Author |
Early life and education
Hodaei was born and raised in Tabriz, Iran. She earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and worked as a pharmacy manager and hospital pharmacist before relocating to the United States.[3]
Career in pharmacy and research
Hodaei has co-authored peer-reviewed articles in pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on pharmaceutical excipients and their effects on intestinal transport mechanisms. Notable publications include:
- Hodaei, D., Baradaran, B., Valizadeh, H., Mohammadnezhad, L., & Zakeri-Milani, P. The effect of Tween excipients on expression and activity of P-glycoprotein in Caco-2 cells. Pharmind, 2014.[4]
- Hodaei, D., et al. Effects of polyethylene glycols on intestinal efflux pump expression and activity in Caco-2 cells. Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015.[5]
Writing and cultural work
Hodaei publishes children’s books in English and Azerbaijani, highlighting her native culture while maintaining her pharmacy career.[6]
She is known for Jirtdan’s Halloween, which blends Azerbaijani folklore with Western settings.[7] The story is based on Jirtdan, a character in Azerbaijani folklore also featured in Jirtdan's Movie.
She later published Koroghlu the Hero, a children’s book inspired by the Epic of Koroghlu, further promoting Azerbaijani cultural heritage among young readers.[8]
Hodaei is CEO of the EnglishAzerbaijani platform, directing content that teaches language and showcases Azerbaijani cultural traditions.[9]
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