Zahra's research interests mainly includes: (1) Aptamer— selection and applications of DNA, RNA aptamers to proteins, small molecules, live cells, bacteria and viruses in therapeutics and diagnostics; (2) Molecular Interactions — the analysis of bio-molecules and their non-covalent interactions with Capillary Electrophoresis ; (3) Biosensors and drug delivery — development of Apta-sensors for drug detection, cancer cells and pathogens; (4) Apta-nano medicine—for cancer diagnostics and therapy.