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[1] Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII)
[2] Artemia and Aquatic Animals Research Center (AAARC)
[3] Avicenna Research Institute
[4] Behavioral Sciences research Centre (BSRC)
[5] Building and Housing Research Center (BHRC)
[6] Cancer Institute of I.R. of IRAN
[7] Center for Environmental research (CER)
[8] Center of Excellence For Special Crops (CESC)
[9] Computer Research Center of Islamic Sciences (CRCIS)
[10] Dana Research Center (DRC)
[11] Digestive Disease Research Center (DDRC)
[12] Drug Applied Research Center
[13] Endocrine Research Center (ERC)
[14] Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Centre (EMRC)
[15] Gastroenteropatology Research Center (GEHRC)
[16] Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center (GLDRC)
[17] Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB)
[18] Institute for Health Sciences Research (IHSR)
[19] Institute of Geophysics University of Tehran
[20] Institute of Medicinal Plants
[21] International Institute for Caspian Studies (IICS)
[22] International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES)
[23] Iran Center for Dental Research (ICDR)
[24] Iran Institute of Railway Research and Development (IRRD)
[25] Iran Microelectronic Research Center (IMRC)
[26] Iranian Cochlear Implant Center (ICIC)
[27] Iranian Human Mutation Database
[28] Iranian Ifectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center
[29] Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center (ICRC)
[30] Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center (IEMRC)
[31] Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry Research Center
[32] National Center for Medical Sciences Research (NRCMS)
[33] National Nutritional and Food Technology Research Institute
[34] National Research Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NRCGEB)
[35] National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD)
[36] Neuroscience Research Center(NRC)
[37] Niroo Research Institute
[38] Pasteur Institute of Iran
[39] Pasteur Scientist Corporation
[40] Ophthalmic Research Center (ORC)
[41] Professor Alborzi Clinical Microbiology Research Center (PACMRC)
[42] Razi vaccine and serum research institute
[43] Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Disease (RCGLD)
[44] Research Institute of Forest and Rangelands (RIFR)
[45] Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI)
[46] Royan Institute
[47] Shahid Beheshti Cardiovascular Research Center
[48] Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research
[49] Shiraz transplant research center (STRC)
[50] Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Research Institute (SCWMRI)
[51] The Institute for Iranian Contemporary Historical Studies(IICHS)
[52] The Iranian National Center for Oceanography (INCO)
[53] Traditional Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center (TMRC)
[54] Yazd International Center for Living with Desert (YICLD)
[55] Yazd Research and Clinical Center for Infertility
[1] Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII)
Aims and Objectives:
"ABRII is one of the national agricultural research institutes under the supervision of Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). ABRII was established in 1983 as the Plant Biotechnology Department of Seed and Plant Improvement Institute (SPII). It has recently been upgraded to the level of an independent institute.ABRII offers research activities in the field of advanced plant molecular biology and biotechnology. As a national research institute, ABRII strives to promote applied and basic research in plant science and technology and organizes workshops for advanced training of experts who are involved in R and D. ABRII has six research departments comprising, Genomics; Tissue Culture and Gene Transformation; Genetics, Cellularand Molecular Biology; Biosafety, Gene bank and Microorganisms; Plant Physiology, Biochemistry andProteomics; and Technical Services and Research Support.
All biotechnology research activities of the research institutes under AREEO is supervised and monitored by ABRII. Like all other national research institutes, the ABRII relies on public fund for its budget. Modern and advanced research facilities such as trial fields and lysimeters, several green houses and controlled rooms, 10 large phytotrons, cold rooms, tissue culture facilities, radioisotope facilities and optical room have made ABRII as the most advanced agricultural biotechnology research institute in Iran. In addition, ABRII has several modern and well-equipped research facilities and laboratories such as genomics, plant physiology and proteomics, haploid breeding, microbiology, genetic engineering and analytical service laboratories, computer center and access to Internet. Fermentation and pilot plant section, transgenic green house and laboratory animal facilities will be constructed and established in near future."
Address: Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran,Seed and Plant Improvement Campus, Mahdasht Road, P. O. Box: 31535-1897, Karaj, Iran.
Phone: +98 261 270 9485- 270 8282
Fax: +98 261 270 4539
Email: (info@abrii.ac.ir)
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[2] Artemia and Aquatic Animals Research Center (AAARC)
Aims and Objectives:
"The Artemia and Aquatic Animals Research Center (AAARC) is the only research center of its kind in Iran officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Islamic Republic of Iran. It is established in April 1999 by Mr. Naser Agh in Urmia University.This research center has scientific contacts and academic relations with the Laboratory of Aquaculture and Artemia Reference Center, University of Gent, Belgium."
Address: Artemia and Aquatic Animals Research Center Research Department, Urmia University Shahid Beheshty Ave., P.O.Box No. :165, Urmia - 57153 - Iran.
Phone: +98-441-344 0295
Fax: +98-441-344 3442
Email: (Artemia@mail.urmia.ac.ir , ArtemiaIran@yahoo.com)
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[3] Avicenna Research Institute
Aims and Objectives:
"After the approval of the board of Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research in July 1998, the Avicenna Research Institute was established under supervision of Dr. Mohammad-Mehdi Akhondi, Ph.D. and by cooperation of a group of Clinical and Basic Medical Specialists in molecular medicine (reproductive biology and monoclonal antibodies). Later in June 1999, the center for Reproductive Biology, Biotechnology and Infertility was recognized as a research center by the council of university development under the ministry of health, treatment and medical education of Iran. After that in March 2001, the center for Monoclonal Antibody was also recognized by the same procedure.Doing Research and Postgraduate education, as well as running highly specialized symposia, establishing collaborative activities with domestic and foreign research centers and universities, performing national and provincial research projects approved by the scientific research council and the management and plan office, are among the running activities of the institute. In addition, the center is presently running more than twenty five research projects approval by the health, treatment and medical education ministry. Running M.Sc. and Ph.D. research projects include other scientific activities of the institute. A fertility and infertility information center and an Avicenna Infertility Clinic with specialized divisions have been started recently."
Address: Avicenna Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Evin, Tehran, Iran
Phone: +98 21 22432020
Fax: +98 21 22432021
Email: (contact@avicenna.ac.ir)
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[4] Behavioral Sciences research Centre (BSRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"Behavioral Sciences research Centre (BSRC) is an approved research centre, affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences- Isfahan-Iran, established in June 1999 and right now is located at Noor Medical Centre. BSRC aims at promoting research in the area of mental health. It primarily undertakes studies pertaining to psychiatry, neurosciences, forensic psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, religion, social pathology, social medicine, alternative medicine, psychology, education, psychiatric nursing, psychiatric social work, occupational therapy, etc. More that 100 research projects have been undertaken in this centre while above 50."
Address: Behavioral Sciences research Centre (BSRC), P.O.Box: 81465-993, Isfahan-Iran
Phone: +98 311 2222135
Fax: +98 311 2222135
Email: (BSRC@mui.ac.ir, ghassemi@med.mui.ac.ir)
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[5] Building and Housing Research Center (BHRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"The Building and Housing Research Center, affiliated to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, is a national center for research and assessment of products and systems in the building and housing fields in Iran. Its principal objectives are study, coordination, centralization, and performance of research projects on building and housing systems, materials and constructional technologies, and the effects of climatic and environmental conditions. The BHRC has around 200 employees including 100 engineers and research scientists. Its annual budget in 1999 is about 9670 million Rls.; (3520 million Rls. for research, 2180 million Rls. for investment, 560 million Rls. for disseminating knowledge 2410 million Rls. for administration and 1000 million Rls. for education and training)."
Address: Sheikh Fazlollah Exp. Way, Tehran - Iran P.O. Box 13145-1696
Phone: +98 21 825 5942-6
Fax: +98 21 825 5941 and +98 21 825 4842
Email: (president@bhrc.gov.ir, admin@bhrc.gov.ir)
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[6] Cancer Institute of I.R. of IRAN
Aims and Objectives:
"Cancer Institute of I.R. of IRAN is developed for all aspects of nationwide fight against cancer. Established in 1334 ASH (1955) by the National Red Cross Foundation (formerly named Shire Khorshid Sorkh), CI is proud to be the first comprehensive cancer center in Iran, working as a national point for diverse programs in prevention, early detection, patient care, education, cancer registry, community activities and international collaborations. CI is a matrix institution within the Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services."
Address: The Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospitals Complex, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
Phone: +98 21 693 1444
Fax: +98 21 642 8655
Email: (Cancer@sina.tums.ac.ir)
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[7] Center for Environmental research (CER)
Aims and Objectives:
"In the beginning of the third millenium it is apparently approved that the process of planning, decision making and implementation should be based on scientific and research data. In fact, basic and applied research provides a realistic vision for managers and policy makers at different levels as an essential need for sustainable development policies. Meanwhile, proceeding toward upgrading development indices has resulted in damaging adverse effects on human and the environment both globally and nationally. Increasing environmental pollution and introduction of new pollutants into the life cycle threatens human health, besides the environmental destruction. As a result, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran's decision in upgrading development indices and simultaneous demand for environmental health research, the necessity for the establishment of the Center for Environmental Research in Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) was emphasized since 2001 which after follow-up process led to the official establishment of the "Center" in 2003. Center for Environmental research (CER) besides considering the development of basic and community based research in Iran, hopes to provide an appropriate field for improving the environmental and health research issues, through collaboration with other related health and environmental governmental and non governmental agencies."
Address: Center for Environmental Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehan, Iran
Email: (cenvrec@sina.tums.ac.ir)
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[8] Center of Excellence For Special Crops (CESC)
Aims and Objectives:
"CESC was established as one of the centers of excellence supported by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The objective of the center is to conduct research on the following category of the crops which have a significant role in the economy of the farming communities of the region and/or have been overlooked in other research institutions. The main focus of the center is on the following crops with an emphasize on production in low input sustainable agroecosystems.Saffron, Cumin and Barberi which are there important cash crops in Southern khorasan province, Medicinal and aromatic plants with particular reference to production under organic systems, Neglected and underutilized crops, and Utilization of halophytes as cash crops."
Address: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Agriculture Faculty, Po Box 91755-1163
Phone: + 91 51 8410863
Email: (agronomy@agric.um.ac.ir)
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[9] Computer Research Center of Islamic Sciences (CRCIS)
Aims and Objectives:
"Computer Research Center of Islamic Sciences (CRCIS), established in 1988. This center undertakes the grave task of computerizing Islamic texts and sources.The main activities of the Center are as follows 1. Study and implementation of the best methods of using advanced computer technology in producing word indexes, subject indexes, "rijal" indexes, and other required indexes in the Islamic fields; 2. Performing scientific researches using the produced indexes, and publishing them in order to provide suitable patterns in the field of Islamic sciences research, 3. Publishing books, magazines, pamphlets, and other Islamic sources by using computer and communication facilities, 4. Computer training for the researchers of Islamic sciences, 5. Presenting hardware and software services for the researchers of Islamic sciences, 6. Promoting and developing the proper culture of computer usage and exchanging information in the Islamic seminaries, as well as recognizing and reinforcing the influencing elements in this respect, 7. Cooperation with the computer institutions to enrich the current activities in the Islamic field as well as taking advantage of the consequent experiences to attain the goals of the Center as soon as possible, 8. Using the worldwide nets to send and receive the required information."
Address: Computer Research Center of Islamic Sciences, Moalem Str., Shohada Sq., Qom, Iran.
Phone: +98 251 774 3416
Fax: +98 251 774 3414
Email: (info@noorsoft.org)
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[10] Dana Research Center (DRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"Dana Research Center (DRC) is a private company founded in 1998. The company is associated with selected technical universities. Its activities are focused on development of innovative engines and engine parts and associated environmental systems. Since 1998, more than $ 1.2 Million has been invested in test cells and equipments, which are needed for testing engines. Private resources have provided all of the funds. Based on the Iranian government plan entitled "The general plan for reduction of traffic air pollution in Tehran", DRC has focused its environmental activities on the following projects: 1. Manufacturing, Installing and Testing DPF (Diesel Particulate filters) on Urban Bus Fleet of Tehran. 2. Modification of Paykan Ignition System. 3. Manufacturing Catalytic Converters. 4. Manufacturing Inspection Line to Check Vehicles. 5. Manufacturing a Unit to Clean Fuel System and Combustion Chamber of Engines. 6. Methanol Production From Waste Materials. 7. Employing fuel cell technology in vehicles."
Address: Dana Research Center (DRC), No. 106-East Atefee Alley, Africa Ave. Tehran 1917796791, Iran.
Phone: +98 21 205 0045
Fax: +98 21 201 8086
Email: (info@danacenter.com)
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[11] Digestive Disease Research Center (DDRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"The Digestive Disease Research Center (DDRC) is located in the premises of Shariati Hospital in Tehran, Iran and is affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. It is the first established Gastroenterology and Hepatology research center in Iran and seeks to provide an optimal setting for research in digestive diseases. The DDRC was established in 1993 by Professor Reza Malekzadeh and Dr. Behrooz Ziad Alizadeh with the goal of initiating digestive disease-related research. In 1996, it was officially registered by the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education. The DDRC has rapidly improved in terms of working space, facilities, research activities, and personnel. It is recognized as an independent body and has its own annual independent budget. The DDRC is equipped with modern facilities and technology and is composed of a cohesive group of trained physicians and expert personnel in each field, thus making it an ideal setting for research and for providing diagnostic and therapeutic care in digestive diseases.The DDRC is actively involved in many research projects some of which are in the form of theses. Various research groups have been organized with regard to our research priorities and the aims of our center. Each group focuses on a specific topic in gastroenterology and attempts to conduct research in that specific field. The head of each group is a gastroenterologist who has been appointed by the DDRC Director."
Address: Shariati Hospital, Kargar Shomali, 14114, Tehran, Iran
Phone: +98 21 801 2992
Fax: +98 21 801 0148
Email: (info@ddrcir.org)
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[12] Drug Applied Research Center
Aims and Objectives:
"Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, inspired by a message of Imam Khomeini who said: "the most important factor for self-sufficiency and reconstruction is to develop research and scientific centers", started to establish Drug Applied Research Center (DARC) in 1998. Officially, it started its activities from December 2001 in the Medical Research and Development Complex of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Locating of Drug Applied Research Center in the mentioned complex made various facilities of the complex Available for the research center."
Address: Drug Applied Research Center, Medical Research and Development Complex, Daneshgah St. Tabriz-Iran, Poste Code: 51656-65811
Phone: +98 411 3363234, 3363277, 3363181, 3363161
Fax: +98 411 3363231
Email: (darc@tbzmed.ac.ir)
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[13] Endocrine Research Center (ERC)
Aims and Objectives:
"The Endocrine Research Center (ERC) is one of the major medical research centers of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is affiliated to Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBUMS) and has been active in the field of epidemiologic, basic, and clinical medical research for about twenty years.This center is located at Taleghani Medical Center in the northern region of Tehran, the capital of Iran. A separate building in the east of Tehran has been dedicated to Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS), the first prospective cohort study of cardiovascular risk factors in Iran. One of the distinguishing features of ERC is collaboration with local and international organizations and authorities. Therefore it has become the ideal place for design and implementation of educational workshops, national research studies and international seminars and congresses.
The significant strength of ERC lies in its dedication to excellence and quality in medical research. The necessary facilities and qualified human resources are available at this center for basic and clinical research studies. The research laboratory of ERC supports the investigators in reliable assessments with state-of-the-art technologies and trained personnel. Due to these capabilities, the National Research Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran has funded three large-scale national studies to be conducted at ERC. This center has also played a crucial role in the national campaign against Iodine-Deficiency Disorders (IDD). The numerous research studies performed at ERC have helped to confirm the sustainable elimination of IDD from Iran (one of the first countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region to achieve this public health goal)."
Address: The Endocrine Research Center, P.O. Box 4763 Tehran, Iran
Phone: +98 21 240 9301-5
Fax: +98 21 240 2463
Email: (azizi@erc-iran.com, info@erc-iran.com)
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[14] Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Centre (EMRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"The Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Centre (EMRC) of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) was established in 1993 at the Doctor Shariati Hospital and had its constitution ratified in 1996 during the 96th session of the State Medical Schools Development Council. The founding goals of the EMRC were and remain to spread interest in research among students, to recruit and support researchers at all academic levels, to conduct both fundamental and applied (practical) research in the field of endocrinology, and to promote research methods and training.The organisational chart of the EMRC encompasses four departments: Science, Education, Patient Care and Administration. Similarly, the Centre's activities can also be divided under four main headings: Scientific, Training and Education, Patient Care, and Information Management. Most of the Centre's activities take place within the science department, where a number of teams carry out research into various aspects of endocrinology and metabolism. All research has to be sanctioned by the EMRC Ethics Committee before commencing.
The Centre also seeks to play a pivotal role in the education and training of both pure researchers and clinicians entering the field. The EMRC also provides treatment for endocrine, in particular diabetic, patients. The Centre's integrated multidisciplinary approach allows patients to benefit from the latest medical treatment tailored to his or her needs. Every member of staff is dedicated to the unremitting pursuit of new preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Inter-specialty dialogue is an integral element of the Centre's multidisciplinary approach to both research and patient care.
Another prime objective of the EMRC is information management: assessment of the latest preventive strategies, treatments and research methods, and its subsequent dissemination among the widest possible audience. The EMRC library is well stocked, and is equipped with an online bibliographic retrieval system. The latter can handle both script and image data. The library provides access to the latest research at national and international level. The EMRC maintains close ties with the government sector, especially the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOH). We are dedicated to alleviating the suffering of patients everywhere and to success in our efforts to extend the body of knowledge in our domain. We welcome the cooperation and support of our peers in the region and further afield."
Address: Shariati Hospital, North Kargar St., Tehran 14114 Iran
Phone: +98 21 802 6902 - 802 6903
Fax: +98 21 802 9399
Email: (emrc@sina.tums.ac.ir, info@endocrineweb.org)
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[15] Gastroenteropatology Research Center (GEHRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"The GEHRC was first established in 1999. The original members were elected among adult and pediatric gastroenterohepatology Department. This Research Center was approved by the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education in 2002 and now has more than 20 members. One of the most important strategies of this Research Center is to have collaboration and joint works with other educational, research and hygiene centers and organizations like Blood Transfusion Organization and ..."
Address: Gastroentrohepatology Research Center, Third floor, Nemazee Hospital, P.O.Box 71935-1311, Shiraz, Iran
Phone: +98 711 6276212 +98 711 6262011-20 Ext. 4860
Fax: +98 711 6276212 +98 711 6262011-20 Ext. 4860
Email: (grc@sums.ac.ir)
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[16] Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center (GLDRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center is established in order to extend scientific research and submit appropriate solutions in therapeutic and health affairs."
Address: Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center (GLDRC),Razi hospital, Sardarjangl Ave. , Rasht,Po. Box : 41448 - 95655, IRAN
Phone: +98 131 5535116
Fax: +98 131 5535116
Email: (gldrc@gums.ac.ir)
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[17] Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB)
Aims and Objectives:
"The IBB was founded in 1976 with the triple purpose of fulfilling research in the areas of biochemistry, biophysics and related areas, performing collaborative research activities with domestic as well as reputable research centers around the world, and training students at the Master's and PhD level. In that year the institute started its educational activities by admitting 19 M.Sc and 4 PhD students in Molecular Cell Biology. Ever since, and especially from 1988 onwards, the IBB has been actively engaged in training graduate and doctoral students in biochemistry and biophysics, as well as in fulfilling the objectives of carrying out basic and applied research in biochemistry and biophysics on the one hand, and exchanging scientific information with other research centers and institutions, both inside and outside the country, on the other.The IBB is regarded as being one of the prestigious research institutes affiliated to the University of Tehran and as such it enjoys a high position among the research centers in the country."
Address: Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran ,Enghelab Ave. , Tehran , Iran P.O. Box 13145-1384
Phone: +98 21 640 9517, +98 21 611 3285
Fax: +98 21 640 4680
Email: (moosavi@ibb.ut.ac.ir, ibbinform@ibb.ut.ac.ir)
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[18] Institute for Health Sciences Research (IHSR)
Aims and Objectives:
"The Institute for Health Sciences Research (IHSR) conducts research and education to improve public's health. IHSR was established in 2000 as a None Governmental Organization. The Institute professional includes physicians who are specialist in Public Health (Health Services management, Maternal and Child health, Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics). The Purpose of the Institute is to provide a research center that could perform and encourage fundamental studies and related education leading to achieve mission Statement."
Address: Institute for Health Sciences Research, 51 Vahid Nazari St., South Felestin St., Enghelab Ave., Tehran, P.O. Box: 13145-1756, Iran
Phone: +98 21 6951876-9
Fax: +98 21 6480805
Email: (info@ihsr.ac.ir)
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[19] Institute of Geophysics University of Tehran
Aims and Objectives:
"Considering the key role of the earth science in economic development, it is absolutely essential to collect and present the geoscience data of Iran. National Geoscience Database of Iran according to goals and policies of Third Development Program, for improving the share of mines and mineral industry in gross national production, clearly understands and evaluates the role of systematized information and therefore the easy access to the information, prevention of reworking and time wasting are its topics. National Geoscience Database of Iran opens its way through the collection, systematization and organization of geoscience data in an easy and instant way to supply needs of managers, administrators, domestic and foreign investors and industrial, economical and political sectors. National Geoscience Database of Iran does data broadcasting and developing process by various tools such as Internet, LANs and intranet, CD, maps and etc. At now we are collecting information from governmental organs and companies, private companies, books, reports, papers and Internet. The collection process is based on full view background, which also involves correction of information.It most be noted that data collection is a continuous procedure with the pictures of updating and optimized processing. Categorization, maintenance and process of data and prevention of their scattering are the principals for suitable data presentation in various ways. The main part of process involves unifying, standardizing and reporting data by structured database.
Regard these NGDIR is doing various activities. In 250K scales, all of existed geological and mineral data are collected, organized and presented in provincial format. In 100K scale different available data layers or their index with documented report is presented. Detailed section is responsible for collection and processing of exploration data. Preparing the important subjective databases such as copper, gold, ground geophysics projects, ophiolite bibliography, foreign investment, natural hazards and review from mines is other activities of NGDIR. The task of informatics group of NGDIR is designing database softwares and supporting NGDIR hardware, softwares and network."
Address: National Geoscience Database of Iran, fourth and fifth floor, No.6, Shohada Blv., 2nd Sadeghieh Sq., Tehran, Iran. Postal code: 1461655694
Phone: +98 21 4241376, 4241377
Fax: +98 21 4223195
Email: (info@ngdir.com)
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[20] Institute of Medicinal Plants
Aims and Objectives:
"Institute of Medicinal Plants were launched in 1998 by improvement of senate of Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) in 1998. According to the approved duties, this institute consists of three departments: A- Cultivation and Development B- Pharmacognosy C- Pharmacology and Applied Medicine In addition to above mentioned departments, Center of Professional and Scientific Services was established in 2001."
Address: Institute of Medicinal Plants, 97, Bozorgmehr Ave., Ghods Ave., Enghelab St., Tehran, Iran.
Phone: +98 21 6462179
Fax: +98 21 6465554
Email: (contact@imp.ac.ir)
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[21] International Institute for Caspian Studies (IICS)
Aims and Objectives:
"The International Institute for Caspian Studies (IICS) is a non governmental research and consultancy institute based in Tehran and aimed at promoting and undertaking scholarly studies regarding political, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and legal issues of the Caspian region. Founded in 1998 the institute seeks to build a comprehensive research and information centre capable of encouraging researchers and other interested parties to follow the multifaceted issues of the regional countries and bring new prospectives to the regional problems. The main areas of research are the countries bordering the Caspian Sea, with special focus on topics of common interest in the region."
Address: The International Institute for Caspian Studies (IICS), PO BOX 19395-7177 Tehran Iran
Phone: +98 21 229 3799
Fax: +98 21 229 3799
Email: (info@caspianstudies.com)
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[22] International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES)
Aims and Objectives:
"The International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES) is a comprehensive international research institute in the field of earthquake that was established in Iran based on the 24th UNESCO General Conference Resolution DR/250 and the Iranian government approval in 1989; as an independent institute under the Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The main goal of IIEES is seismic risk reduction and mitigation both in Iran and the region by promoting research and education in science and technology related to seismotectonic, seismology and earthquake engineering. IIEES activity in research covers all aspects of the earthquake from tectonic study to retrofitting complex structure; and in education from public education to Ph.D program in earthquake engineering. IIEES is composed of following divisions: Seismology, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Structural Earthquake Engineering, Risk Management, Graduate School, Public Education and Information.IIEES action plan are as follow: Seismotectonic and seismological research on the earth crust, active faults, seismicity and earthquake hazard; mapping active faults, hazard zonation; and earthquake catalogues. Developing and expanding the Iranian National Seismic Network and mobile seismic networks for a better understanding of the seismic activity, and providing online post event information to the disaster management authorities. Conducting comprehensive theoretical and experimental researches in the fields of liquefaction, landslides, site effects, soil structure interaction, soil modelling, dynamic behaviour of porous media, earth-structures behaviour, zonation and geotechnical microzonation. Conducting comprehensive analytical, experimental, field and instrumental studies and research for seismic safety of structures (buildings, lifelines, industrial structures, power plants, oil and petrochemical industries, and important facilities like dams, bridges, etc.); Developing aseismic design methods, guidelines and codes for new buildings, strengthening of the existing structures; as well as adopting new technology for semi-industrial construction of buildings against earthquakes; Vulnerability and risk assessment of cities, developing integrated, doable and effective risk management and reduction program, proposing effective risk reduction measures to the authorities, and cooperate toward its approval and implementation with the consideration of socio-economic and cultural aspects of the country; Promoting the earthquake safety, prevention and preparedness culture in all levels of society (general public, specialist and decision makers) through comprehensive earthquake awareness program; Education and training by offering M.S. and Ph.D. graduate program and specialized courses to transfer the technical know-how for experts and engineers; and by using all type of media and means to disseminate the research results, knowledge and information to all; Providing technical and research consultancy to the government and industries for their seismically safe development and construction. Expanding scientific and technical cooperation and exchange of knowledge with the international and regional organizations and institutions in all the fields related to earthquake risk reduction and mitigation according to the general rules of the country.
IIEES in past 12 years had major contribution toward the development and implementation of the earthquake risk reduction program in Iran as well as in decision making process and promoting the safety culture and public awareness. Following Figures shows some of the IIEES performance."
Address: The International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, 26, Arghavan Rd., North Dibaji St., Dr Lavasani (Farmaniieh St.), P.O. Box 19395-3913 Tehran, Iran
Phone: +98 21 283 1116-19
Fax: +98 21 229 9479
Email: (iiees@dena.iiees.ac.ir)
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[23] Iran Center for Dental Research (ICDR)
Aims and Objectives:
"Founded in 1997, Iran Center for Dental Research (ICDR) has tried it's best to play a part in the innovative world of discoveries and research performed every instant world wide on the field of Dentistry an related sciences. By aid of Ministry of health and Shahid Beheshti University, the center was established in school of dentistry in the Shahid Beheshti Campus. The purpose of establishing this center was as follows: - Qualitative and quantitative development of dental research by providing suitable research necessities such as specially designed labs and Providing a complete data bank of dental researches performed in Iran and world wide. - Recognition, training and acknowledgement of research minded individuals. Research development by continuous education and national research programs. - Adjustment and guidance of dental research programs. - Providing information network between all dental schools in country."
Address: Iran Center for Dental Research (ICDR), School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Evin, Tehran, Iran
Phone: +98 21 2413897
Fax: +98 21 2413897
Email: (m_safavi@icdr.ac.ir)
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[24] Iran Institute of Railway Research and Development (IRRD)
Aims and Objectives:
"Iran Institute of Railway Research and Development, IRRD, has been established through close cooperation of some of the major players in the Iranian railway industry such as: Islamic Republic of Iran Railway, School of Railway Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, The presidential office for Transfer of Technology, Institute of Railway Engineering and Iranian Railway Saving Institute.The IRRD mission is to provide an engineering support to the fast expanding railway industry in the country, through effective collaboration of the institute with the local and foreign railway research and consultancy companies and organizations."
Address: NO.36 Farjam Street, Hengam Street, Resalat Sq.Tehran, Iran
Phone: 0098 77273144-45
Fax: 0098 77276635
Email: (info@irrd.ir)
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[25] Iran Microelectronic Research Center (IMRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"Iran Microelectronics Research Center, founded in 2000 to extend research activities in the field of microelectronics and nanotechnology. This research center works under control of the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, and provides different facilities for microelectronics and related industries in Iran.This research center, has founded a brilliant position in these industries by using latest laboratory equipments, latest EDA tools and using the best researchers in this field. Many papers have been published or presented in internal or external journals and conferences by different research groups of IMRC. This research center is founded by technical and financial support of EMAD Semicon CO, the leader of microelectronics industry in Iran. Up to now, R and D phase of many IC fabrication projects have been done in IMRC successfully."
Address: Iran Microelectronic Research Center,1 4 2nd Alley, Ahmad Ghasir St. Tehran, Iran.
Phone: +98 21 875 3076-8
Fax: +98 21 873 2260
Email: (Info@IMRCTech.Org)
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[26] Iranian Cochlear Implant Center (ICIC)
Aims and Objectives:
"In 1989 Dr. M. Farhadi and his Colleagues in the "Iranian Institute for Science and Research Development" set out to develop some rehabilitation materials for post operative rehabilitation and educating of staff.In March 1991 a post lingually patient who ws deafend in a traffic accident was implanted by MSP 22 channel. Up to now 580 patients, ranging from 15 months old to 52 years old, have been fitted with the device. Success of the procedures has given hope to 530 patients on the waiting list. Rising demand made the cochlear implantation team set up training courses for highly-qualified surgeons, which resulted in establishment of another center in Mashad in 1997, where 15 patients have so far received implant. It was not until 1999 when a third center in Tehran, BaghiyataIlah hospital ,started up. It goes without saying that the trend is upwards. The cochlear Implantation team consists of ENT surgeon, audiologist, speech pathologist, psychologist and psychiatrist."
Address: Iranian Cochlear Implant Center, No:47,Eilverchi Alley, Nejatolahy St., Enghelab Av. Tehran, P.O.BOX : 15875-5, Iran
Phone: +98 21 8808820, 8806713, 8806714
Fax: +98 21 8809491
Email: (info@irancochlea.com)
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[27] Iranian Human Mutation Database
Aims and Objectives:
"About 20 years have elapsed since the first single base pair substitution underlying an inherited disease in humans was characterized at the DNA level. Disease-associated gene lesions are currently collected and publicized by the Human Gene Mutation Database (HGMD) in Cardiff, locus-specific mutation databases, and to some extent also by the Genome Database (GDB) and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) as comprehensive and up-to-date resources for information about genetic disorders and mutations causing them. Nowadays most countries (Japan, Sweden, Germany, England, Australia, ...) are trying to establish their research results in independent databases. Starting Iranian Human Mutation Gene Bank (IHMGB) was an important progress regarding presentation of the latest findings in Iranian genetic disease field in an international level and has had a great impact on the mutual exchange of views with the centers outside of the country. Establishment of The Iranian Human Mutation Database is the next step toward completion of the Iranian Human Mutation Gene Bank. This database makes the information about the latest genetic researches in Iran available for the scientists inside or outside of the country in addition to available samples in DNA bank. Iran is one of the few middle east countries that has developed such databases and due to considerable richness of genetic pool, International service and ease of access to the Bank samples for research-scientific goals, Iran has become propounded more than before."
Address: Genetics Research center, University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences, Koodakyar St., Daneshjoo Blvd., Evin, Tehran 19834, IRAN
Phone: +98 21 240 7814
Fax: +98 21 240 7814
Email: (infoihmd@hbi.ir)
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[28] Iranian Ifectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center
Aims and Objectives:
"The Iranian Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center was established in 1994 and then in Oct. 1998 was approved. This is the third approved center (after CVRC and IIMRC) in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences."
Address: Iranian Ifectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Amin Hospital, Ebn-e Sina St., Isfahan-Iran
Phone: +98 311 4475903
Fax: +98 311 4461034
Email: (IIDRC@yahoo.com, idrc@mui.ac.ir)
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[29] Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center (ICRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center (ICRC) is a WHO collaborating center for Research and Training in Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Control, Prevention and Rehabilitation for Cardiac Patients in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). ICRC initiated its activities in 1987 with aim of performing research on CVD prevention and health promotion for information for action. The central goal of ICRC is to utilize the existent technology to perform community-oriented biomedical research, produce applicable results, and contribute to furthering human knowledge in the realms of science.ICRC aims to assist academic and research centers, as well as other health care providers to conduct programs for prevention, control and treatment of CVDs and their related risk factors.
The catchword in ICRC is: 'Health promotion in the community will be achieved only by applying valid research findings in health policies and all decision-making in this field'. Presently ICRC has its own official chart and budget. ICRC is located in the historical central Iranian city of Isfahan, Isfahan Province. Our greatest aspiration is to stem the rise in the prevalence of CVD-related events and foster the development of healthier life-styles."
Address: Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center (ICRC), Seddigheh Tahereh Research and Treatment Hospital, Khorram Ave, Isfahan, IR. Iran.
Phone: +98 311 3359898, 3359890, 3359696, 3359797, 4460787
Fax: +98 311 3373435
Email: (crc@mui.ac.ir)
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[30] Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center (IEMRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center (IEMRC), formerly named "Diabetes Training and Treatment Research Center" was established in 1992 under supervision of Research Bureau, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services.At the beginning, the research activities of the IEMRC were focused on different aspects of diabetes, but later and in 1995, the center was officially approved by the Council for Development of Research Centers of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education and its research activities spread to all branches of endocrinology and metabolism.
As a well-known center in the field of endocrinology related investigations in IRAN, IEMRC is dedicated to perform basic, epidemiological and clinical medical researches with the goal of prevention and elimination of metabolic and endocrinal disorders."
Address: Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center (IEMRC), Sedigheh Tahereh Medical Research Complex Khorram Street-Isfahan, Iran
Phone: +98 311 3359933
Fax: +98 311 3373733
Email: (emrc@mui.ac.ir)
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[31] Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry Research Center
Aims and Objectives:
"Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry Research center is one of the research centers of Shiraz University of Medical Science. Officially, it started its activities at Jan. 2003 in the building of school of medical science with the following aims: - Employment and development of human knowledge in the field of medicinal chemistry and natural products - Scientific association with other national and international institutes and research centers - Design and synthesis of new compounds as anti-hypertension, anticancer, antibacterial, anti-HIV, ? - Drug design and discovery via molecular modeling and quantitative structure-activity relationship studies - Study of biological activities of the medicinal plants and phytochemical studies of natural products - Identification of local medicinal plants, - Preparation of the initial substance of the pharmaceutics"
Address: Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, P.O. Box: 71345-3388, Iran
Phone: +98 711 2303872
Fax: +98 711 2332225
Email: (mncrc@sums.ac.ir)
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[32] National Center for Medical Sciences Research (NRCMS)
Aims and Objectives:
"In 1998, the National Center for Medical Sciences Research (NRCMS®) received its final approval from the Iranian Supreme Council for the Expansion of Medical Universities at its 109th meeting. A year later in 1999, the center was established. Since then, it has operated as the national focal point for health and medical research in Iran. Currently, the management of the organization is directly accountable to the Minister for Health and Medical Education. The goals of the NRCMS, in general, are to take all the necessary measures within the domains of its responsibilities to advance existing health and medical knowledge in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and disabilities. The NRCMS works toward its mission by conducting studies at national level and by supporting and coordinating with researchers, research institutions, medical sciences universities, hospitals and other related settings. In order to promote research in areas of common interest inside Iran and in other countries, The NRCMS has collaborated with governmental, commercial and charitable organizations, which operate domestically and internationally."
Address: National Center for Medical Sciences Research , No. 26, 1st Street, Kooh-e-Noor Street, Motahhari Avenue, Tehran 1587656811, Iran
Phone: +98 21 850 1403-6
Fax: +98 21 873 0830
Email: (contact@nrcms.org)
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[33] National Nutritional and Food Technology Research Institute
Aims and Objectives:
"By virtue of a Council of Ministers Decree, the National Institute of Food and Nutrition, with its affiliated Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology was established in 1961. The name was changed, in 1991, to National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute. The Institute is an autonomous body academically affiliated with Shahid-Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services in Tehran. The basic responsibility of the Institute is assisting the government in promotion of the national food and nutrition status. It identifies food and nutritional problems and proposes appropriate interventions ."
Address: National Nutritional and Food Technology Research Institute, No 46, Arghavan Gharbi Street, shahid frahzadi Bolvor, Shahrak-e-Gharb ,Tehran-Iran Postal Code : 1981619573, P.O. Box : 19395-4741
Phone: +98 21 2357483-5
Fax: +98 21 2360660
Email: (info@nnftri.ac.ir)
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[34] National Research Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NRCGEB)
Aims and Objectives:
"The National Research Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NRCGEB) was established in 1989 under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Since then, NRCGEB has been given a mandate to undertake original, state-of-the art research activities. It was established with dual purposes of promoting research in avant-garde areas of biological sciences and biotechnology and providing advanced training and education programs for scientists and students from other universities and academic institutions. The center activities have been focused on five major areas, including, Medical Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Animal and Marine Biotechnology, Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology and Basic Sciences. In each division a strong emphasis is placed on a highly innovative and pioneering investigation in the fields of both basic and applied biology.The center located in Tehran is a unique complex of buildings designed and equipped for studies on various Molecular Biology fields including, Genetic Engineering. The town of Chitgar, 16 km northwest of Tehran, houses the institute's new main campus with numerous laboratories and facilities as well as a modern pilot plant for exploring the production of new Biotherapeutics. About 170 employees including 93 researchers (30 Ph.D.) are currently working at the center. In addition, there are also some researchers of universities and research centers from inside the country and around the globe who are cooperating with the center through shared research projects and applied educational courses.
The time preceding the foundation of the center coincides with the impetuous growth of the biotechnology and extensive spreading of the concepts and methods of genetic engineering in Iran. At present time we are at turning point in terms of globalization. Biotechnology is in a phase of evolution, and research at NRCGEB is linked directly to this development. However, a balance between technical advancement and harmony with humanity and environment is of utmost importance. In other words, the coupling of scientific technology with ethics and morality is necessary and we at NRCGEB are sincere in our acknowledgement toward it. Furthermore, education and research generally have been carried out individually by our universities so far, but we must acknowledge that we now live in an interactive world society. Looking squarely at current needs and realities, we at NRCGEB are determined to contribute to the well-being of the country community by working to transmit the intellectual wisdom of human society, helping to create a safe global environment, and contributing knowledge and expertise that will be of use to future generations. Research in advanced areas of science and technology must be built on a foundation of unique ideas, and it is only when such ideas lead to innovations and discoveries of exemplary ingenuity that research can be said to yield truly fruitful results."
Address: No. 15, Abbas Shafiee Alley, Quds St., Inqilab Ave. Tehran, Iran P.O. Box 14155-6343
Phone: +98 21- 641 9826, +98 21 641 9829, +98 21 641 4974
Fax: +98 21 641 9834
Email: (m-sanati@nrcgeb.ac.ir, m-amir@nrcgeb.ac.ir)
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[35] National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD)
Aims and Objectives:
"This institute was established to fulfill the educational , diagnostic , therapeutic and research needs in the field of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease including Asthma , Air pollution , Respiratory Infections, Lung Cancer and Occupational Disease, etc. in Islamic Republic of Iran. NRITLD pursues the achievement of these goals by collaboration with the international organizations consisting of WHO , IUATLD,. through conferences , courses and joint research activities.The aim of the institute is to collect and disseminate the information on all aspects of tuberculosis and lung disease around the country. Among the highest objectives of the institute is to improve the awareness of health workers, policy makers and most importantly, general public on tuberculosis and lung disease by holding training courses , conferences, and publications."
Address: National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Shaheed Bahonar Ave., Darabad, Tehran 19556, Islamic Republic of Iran, PO Box: 19575/154
Phone: +98 21 228 2111
Fax: +98 21 228 5777
Email: (info@nritld.ac.ir)
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[36] Neuroscience Research Center(NRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"As time goes on the expansion of human knowledge gains more speed and acquires more refined resources of intellect. At the front line of war against unknowns a variety of disciplines gather together for establishing some very basic rules that allow them to unite against the oldest and most challenging enigmas of the human being: "meaning of mind, self, awareness, Attention, ...... and what any other property related to BRAIN domain." Simply, we strive to engage in and achieve progress within this vast and new frontier."
Address: Neuroscience Research Center(NRC), Shahid-beheshti University , Evin , Tehran
Phone: +98 21 2414131-6
Fax: +98 21 2403154
Email: (farjoo@modares.ac.ir, info@nrciran.org)
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[37] Niroo Research Institute
Aims and Objectives:
"NRI (Niroo Research Institute) of Iran, started its activities in 1982. Since then it has played a leading role in developing the new technologies in Electric Power Industry. NRI is the major research organization affiliated to the Ministry of Energy of Iran. NRI is performing the dual task of meeting the present and future demands of electric power industry, while making a better use of available resources, preserving the environment and maintaining costs as low as possible.NRI has invested considerably on providing adequate conditions to achieve its objectives. Its main building and laboratories have been built in north-west of Tehran, in a block of land about 140,000m in area. Research activities are carried out in 5 various research centers, consisting of 18 technical research departments, using the facilities of 9 advanced laboratories. NRI consists of the following 6 research centers at present: Chemistry and Materials Research Center Electrical Power Systems Research Center Energy and Environment Research Center Power Generation Research Center Power Systems Control and Dispatching Research Center Power Transmission and Distribution Research Center"
Address: Niroo Research Institute, End of Poonak Bakhtari Blvd., Shahrak Ghods, Tehran 1468617151, P.O.Box: 14665-517, Iran
Phone: +98 21 859 0135
Fax: +98 21 807 8296
Email: (webmaster@nri.ac.ir)
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[38] Pasteur Institute of Iran
Aims and Objectives:
"Established in the heart of the Iran' s capital Tehran more than 80 years ago, Pasteur Institute of Iran has grown to provide innovative programs in basic medical sciences field of research, academic and production. Following Pasteur institute of Iran vision of an institution that would control infectious diseases in the region and prepare paramedical staff leaders for the Iran's future, Pasteur Institute of Iran offers advanced research and education in challenging basic and applied medical sciences disciplinary programs.The aim and objective of Pasteur Institute of Iran is, expansion of applied research on biological products, expansion of research on basic sciences with underlying aim of introduction and optimization of new techniques and methods for use in applied research. Qualitative optimization of biological products, laboratory reagents and infusion and laboratory animals. Inpursuit of excellence in education, the Pasteur Institute of Iran dedicated itself to institution of higher learning to promote scientific climates of all people involved in medical and paramedical fields."
Phone: +98 21 695 3311-20
Fax: +98 21 873 646 5132
Email: (office@institute.pasteur.ac.ir)
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[39] Pasteur Scientist Corporation
Aims and Objectives:
"Leading Research and production center for Biotechnology in Iran and region."
Email: (info@pasco.ir)
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[40] Ophthalmic Research Center (ORC)
Aims and Objectives:
"Officially, the Ophthalmic Research Centre (ORC) began its activities in 1999, at Labbafinejad Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Tehran, Iran. Despite the fact that the center faced many setbacks at its conception, it has gained growing recognition as a result of the dedication of the staff and generous support by the Director of Shaheed Beheshti University as well as the Deputy of Research. This Center has been sincerely welcomed by all members of the Ophthalmology faculty. In accordance with changes that have taken place since 2001, a growing effort has been initiated to increase the activities of ORC which has resulted in division of the center into different sections."
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[41] Professor Alborzi Clinical Microbiology Research Center (PACMRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"The PACMRC consists of four research departments including Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology and Mycology. The major research potential in our research center is mostly based on new and traditional aspects for identifying Microorganisms such as molecular (PCR,RT-PCR), cellular aspects and serological methods (IFA,FTA,Western Blotting) and traditional bacteriology and Bactec System. Our research Laboratory Center Budget is supported by the Iranian Government Budget and Programming Organization (IGBPO). In the year 2000, Dr. Christopher Nelson, a representative of W.H.O., visited our research facilities. His report stated that our facility is the best research center in the Middle East. PACMRC research which was done in the last decade, was mostly on Meningitis (Viral and Bacterial), Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, Antibiotic Resistancy especially Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus,Viral hepatitis A, B, and C, Enteroviruses, Herpesviruses, Cytomegloviruses, Polioviruses, Polyomaviruses,Leishmaniasis (Cutaneous and Visceral type), Fungal Diseases and Herbal medicine. Our research center has been approved as an Academic Pivot for Meningitis in Iran. In addition, our center was selected as the best research center at the Razi Research Festival in 2002."
Address: Prof. Alborzi Clinical Microbiology Research Center Namazi Hospital , Karimkhan Zand St. , Shiraz 71937 , Iran.
Phone: +98 711 626 2225
Fax: +98 711 628 7071
Email: (alborzia@alborzicmrc.org, Info@alborzicmrc.org)
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[42] Razi vaccine and serum research institute
Aims and Objectives:
"Razi vaccine and serum research institute formally known as the Veterinary Diseases Research Institute was established in 1925 as a research facility focusing primarily on biological products and veterinary diseases. With the successful production of first veterinary vaccine against Rinderpest , Razi embarked on research and development of other veterinary and human vaccines. Today , Razi remains the Middle East oldest and most reputable vaccine institute producing more than 60 different biological products including vaccines, sera, and antigens for veterinary and human use. The institute's headquarter is located in Karaj some 50 kilometers west of capital city of Tehran. It is spread over 120 hectares of land with an adjacent farmland in 400 hectares dedicated to animal study .Razi has branches in five cities throughout the country :Shiraz, Kerman, Marand, Ahvaz, and Mashhad. The institute currently employs 1,270 people of who there are 210 faculty staff and 480 technicians ."
Address: Razi vaccine and serum research institute, Karaj, P.O. Box : 31975/148 Post Code: 3197619751, Iran
Phone: +98 261 4570038-46
Fax: +98 261 4552194
Email: (Razi_Institute@rvsri.com)
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[43] Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Disease (RCGLD)
Aims and Objectives:
"The RCGLD is a research center dedicated to research on almost all aspects of gastroenterology from molecular level to clinical trials and epidemiologic studies concerning gastroenterology. Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases ,affiliated to Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBUMS), has set out three fields of 'Research', 'Education' and 'Exchange of Knowledge and Technology' for all of its short term, intermediate and long term activities and continuously revises and updates its plans and policies to achieve its goals.All RCGLD activities in each of the three fields started concomitantly and are actively thriving."
Address: Taleghani Hospital ,Tabnak St., Velenjak, Shahid Chamran Highway,Tehran, Iran (zip:19857)
Phone: +98 21 241 6848-241 8871
Fax: +98 21 240 2639
Email: (Info@rcgld.org)
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[44] Research Institute of Forest and Rangelands (RIFR)
Aims and Objectives:
"Any planning concerning environmental and conservation issues requires a sound scientific foundation to base policy decisions at both national and local levels. Thus, research programs constantly need to respond to these requirements and to undertake the appropriate studies on natural resources such as water, soil, and vegetation. The natural resources and preventing their destruction similarly requires a sound understanding of the natural environment in order to ensure their preservation and ultimately their sustainable utilization. It is also important that a framework for comprehensive and long-term planning with regard to environmental and conservation issues be developed which takes in to account the results of the research. Based on these goals, the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands was founded in 1968 as a national institute and with mandatory responsibilities to lead research activities on natural resources of Iran."
Address: Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, P.O.Box 13185-116 Tehran-Iran
Phone: +95 21 44196574
Fax: +95 21 44196575
Email: (info@rifr-ac.ir)
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[45] Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI)
Aims and Objectives:
"The Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) was established in 1959 as a subsidiary of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) . In 1988 the organization was given a new mandate by the Ministry of Higher Education and renamed "Research Institute of Petroleum Industry" (RIPI).Our prime objective at RIPI is to carry out the basic and applied research and development necessary to increase the value added of the Iranian petroleum resources across the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors. At present RIPI is supported by a staff of 700, which include over 400 skilled and experienced scientists and engineers, and is equipped with a variety of modern instruments and pilot plants to provide scientific laboratory and consultation services to the petroleum and related industries.
We have established close links with technical universities at home and abroad and supports a number of PhD research projects in various areas of oil exploration and production as well as downstream activities. Recent R and D efforts have led to a number of mutual agreements and joint ventures with major international research institutes and companies .
The policy of work for collaboration of RIPI and international companies has been defined in order to satisfy the following ambitions: Transfer of technology through joint projects Approaching international standards Increasing the Iranian content in joint studies Establishing communications with international companies"
Address: Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI), Pazhooheshgah Blvd. Khairabad, Old Qom Road, Tehran, P.O.Box : 18745-4163, Iran.
Phone: +98 21 569 9431-2
Fax: +98 21 615 3397
Email: (webmaster@ripi.ir)
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[46] Royan Institute
Aims and Objectives:
"Royan Research Center was established in 1991. This institute was approved by the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education as "Pazhuheshkadeh Royan" (means: Royan Research Institute), in September 1998. This institute is now acting as one of the remedial and research centers in the country. The remedial activities of this center have resulted in the birth of more than 1500 infants. Royan Institute has published a bulletin on infertility and a professional journal on cellular science and infertility. It has also convened seminars and workshops along with 10 articles printed every year and about 40 articles submitted in the congress. At present, five research groups with 23 researchers are acting in the fields of Andrology, Genetics, Embryology, Gynecology and Epidemiology."
Address: 36, Simin Alley, Asef Cross, Zaferanieh St, Valiasr Ave, P.O. Box: 19395-4644, Tehran - Iran
Phone: +98 (21) 2413790
Fax: +98 (21) 2409314
Email: (Info@RoyanInstitute.org)
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[47] Shahid Beheshti Cardiovascular Research Center
Aims and Objectives:
"The Modarress Heart Center is a tertiary referral center in North Tehran. Modarress Hospital is a teaching hospital for the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.Educational program was started in 1983in the Modarress Heart Center . There are are strong clinical, teaching and research interests that makesit an attractive center for patients, students,fellows and researchers."
Address: CardioVascular Research Center, Modarres Hospital, Saadat Abad, Tehran, Iran
Phone: +98 21 2083131
Fax: +98 21 2074101
Email: (info@sbcvrc.org, mrmotamedi@sbcvrc.org)
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[48] Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research
Aims and Objectives:
"Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research is a research institute of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences founded in 1998 on the basis of a national interest on cancer research and with the following aims: Basic Research on different aspects of cancer Providing a clinical oncology center for cancer diagnosis, treatment and consoling."
Address: Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research, Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, P.O. Box: 71345-3119, Iran
Phone: +98 711 2334589
Fax: +98 711 2334589
Email: (icr@sums.ac.ir)
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[49] Shiraz transplant research center (STRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"Shiraz transplant research center (STRC) began its activities in 2001 with the aim of research in different fields of transplantation, especially because: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences is one of the active centers of transplantation in kidney. Liver transplantation is exclusively done in Shiraz.There is an active team of bone marrow transplantation in hematology department.
Corneal transplant is done in ophthalmology department.
So STRC Was developed to carrying out the below goals: Carry out research in different aspects of transplantation , to apply new tests for transplanted patients to create better life quality for them.
Gathering and registering exact and detail information about all of our transplanted patients, to have complete data from these patients such as viral markers and so on.
Training human powers for carrying out research and applying activities in the field of transplantation."
Address: Shiraz transplant research center (STRC), Namazi Hospital, Shiraz, 71935-1119, Iran
Phone: +98 711 2303872
Fax: +98 711 6276211
Email: (transrsh@sums.ac.ir)
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[50] Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Research Institute (SCWMRI)
Aims and Objectives:
""Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Research Institute" with the objectives of defining and executing research projects in the areas of soil conservation and watershed management has been stablished in 1993. Its different research divisions with respect to various areas and research requirements are divided into three main groups : A. identification group: including research and analysis on weather and climate, water, vegetation and economic and social issues B. Soil conservation and soil and water resources group: including research and analysis on different water and soil conservation methods C. Watershed utilization management group : including surveys required in various fields of the management of the management of water resource, soil resources, vegetable products, sustainable socio-economic development in watersheds.Considering the aforementioned requirements, the center's different research divisions are as follows: 1. Soil Conservation 2. Watershed Management 3. Flood Management and Exploitation 4. River Engineering and Training 5. Coastal Protection 6. Hydrology and Water Resources Development"
Address: Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Research Institute, 8th Km of Karaj Special Rd, Shahid Asheri St., Shahid Shafiee St. P.O. Box 13445-1136 Tehran, Iran
Phone: +98 21 490 1240-47, +98 21 490 1214-18
Fax: +98 21 490 5709
Email: (info@scwmri.ac.ir)
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[51] The Institute for Iranian Contemporary Historical Studies(IICHS)
Aims and Objectives:
"The Institute for Cultural Research and Studies was founded in 1986 in order to maintain, organize and catalogue a large number of valuable historical documents acquired during and after the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. In December 1996, it was replaced by the Institute for Iranian Contemporary Historical Studies (IICHS), a professional research center devoted to the study of contemporary Iranian history. Its objective is to undertake various research projects regarding social, political, economic and cultural aspects of post-eighteenth-century Iran, using its enormous collection of primary sources."
Address: The Institute for Iranian Contemporary Historical Studies 128. Fayyazi (Fereshteh) Ave., Elahieh, Tehran 19649, Iran, P.O. Box 19395-1975
Phone: +98 21 264 037-8, 200 3490
Fax: +98 21 262 096
Email: (iichs@neda.net, info@iichs.org)
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[52] The Iranian National Center for Oceanography (INCO)
Aims and Objectives:
"The Iranian National Center for Oceanography (INCO) is a research and educational center which was established under the auspices of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) within the framework of an agreement worked out between the Ministry and UNESCO in 1992.The constitution of the center was ratified by the Higher Education Development Council on 5/9/92 and later approved by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
As oceanography is a multidisciplinary field, its studies and investigations need to be conducted by a national center which is capable of sharing the finding in the field with national universities, academic centers, and marine organizations.
INCO aims to coordinate and promote research activities by marine organizations as well as those by academic, educational and research groups on a national scale."
Address: NO. 9, Etemad Zadeh Ave., Fatemi St., Tehran , Iran, 1411813389 P.O.Box: 14155-4781
Phone: +98 21 694 4873-6
Fax: +98 21 694 4866
Email: (inco@istn.irost.com)
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[53] Traditional Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center (TMRC)
Aims and Objectives:
"The Iranian Traditional Medicine looks at patients and diseases through an angle different from that of modern medicine . Modern medicine has an abstract supervision on the work of organs, tissues and genes, considering the disease as the driving force behind an imbalance in body performance. It does it's utmost to strike a balance in organ, tissue or gene performance to cure the disease. The ITM, however, views man as one entity. Under ITM a disease shows that the whole body is imbalanced. So it tries to strike an overall balance. Prominent Iranian physician Akhaveini Bokharaei, author of "Hedayat-ul-Motealemin" says "Medicine was a profession to maintain man's health , and retrieve it through science and experience when it was lost." Iran's Traditional Medicine brings together natural sciences , anatomy , diagnosis, therapeutic and materia medica."
Address: Traditioanl Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center, No.10, Shams Alley, Valiassr Ave., Tehran, P.O.Box: 14155-6354, Iran.
Phone: +98 21 8773521-5
Fax: +98 21 8795008
Email: (tmrc@itmrc.org)
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[54] Yazd International Center for Living with Desert (YICLD)
Aims and Objectives:
"Yazd as an ancient Iranian city at the heart of Iran has played a vital role in preserving the Persian culture and civilization. The Yazd Province provides abundant examples of knowledge and practices for living in desert environments and combating desertification. Successful efforts to fix sand dunes and establish shelterbelts to combat dust storms are but a few examples. The architectural and cultural heritage shows remarkable adaptations to desert living. In May 2000 an international symposium was held in Yazd under a UNDP regional project "Regional Symposium on Sustainable Development of Desert Communities" (RAS/99/063). The Yazd Declaration resolved to establish an International Center in Yazd. Yazd International Center for Living with Desert (YICLD) proposes to study the traditional and modern techniques of, and realities faced by, desert communities such as Yazd. By studying, compiling, analyzing and sharing this traditional knowledge and best practices of co-existence and harmony, societies in similar desert environment could assist each other and enhance sustainable development in desert regions, principally in Asia, that are threatened with desertification and natural resources depletion. The Yazd International Centre will focus on information sharing and awareness raising through organising national, regional and international consultations and studies on issues centred on living with the desert. Its aim is to culminate in the exchange of expertise and sustainable development practices in this context throughout the globe. Efforts will be made through the Centre to promote interest among the regional neighbours and international donors and aid agencies to mobilise resources for implementation of long-term activities, inter-country learning and exchange and possible regional collaboration."
Address: Yazd International center for Living with Desert (YICLD), PO Box: 89195-741, University Blvd. Yazd, Iran
Phone: +98 351 821 0312
Fax: +98 351 821 0312
Email: (yicld@yazduni.ac.ir)
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[55] Yazd Research and Clinical Center for Infertility
Aims and Objectives:
"A specialist committee of the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education recommended in 1986 the establishment of IVF Centre on a level with its counterparts in Europe and the United States for the treatment of infertile couplesin the country. The centre was designed to provide the necessary services for expanding knowledge and treatment infertile patients who had travel onto Europe for the help. A specialist team was trained in Germany and then Belgium to establish the high quality skill in the evaluation and treatment of infertility with both background as Laboratory and clinic. Registration of patients in our centre began in 1988 and the first batch of nearly 3000 infertile couples was admitted in 1988. We are prud to annouce the FIRST IRANIAN BABY BORB BY IVF TREATMENT, in 1989. Two day later two healthy babies were born as well as a result of IVF treatment at the centre. Also, we were the pioneers of all the ART treatment methods in the country, and the first babies by ICSI, Egg donation, PESA ICSI, TESE ICSI, methods were born in our centre."
Address: Yazd Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Bou-Ali Ave., Safayeh, Yazd 89168, Iran
Phone: +98 98 351 824 7085,86
Fax: +98 351 824 7087
Email: (info@yazdivf.org)
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The repository was updated on: 18 May 2008