Dr. Maryam Nourizadeh, faculty member at the Immunology, Asthma and Allergy Research Institute (IAARI) of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), is currently conducting groundbreaking research on chronic inflammation in individuals with Down Syndrome during her six-month sabbatical at McGill University in Canada. She recently shared her findings in a webinar hosted by IAARI.

In a step toward enhancing international collaboration in health education, representatives from the Health Workers Syndicate of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq visited the School of Public Health at Tehran University of Medical Sciences to explore opportunities for joint certificate-based training programs.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) held its grand year-end thanksgiving event, titled “A Year of Unity, A Lifetime of Pride,” on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Organized by the Vice-Chancellery for Development and Human Resources Management, the event brought together university leaders, faculty, and staff to review annual achievements, honor key contributors, and outline future goals.

Dr Kurosh Djafarian Vice Chancellor for International Affairs at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), has appointed Dr. MohammadHossein Nekoofar, faculty member of the TUMS School of Dentistry, to oversee the establishment of a specialized higher education program in dentistry at Al-Sabtain University in Karbala.

The American Association of Publishers (AAP) has awarded the prestigious 2025 PROSE Award in the category of Clinical Medicine to Comprehensive Hematology and Stem Cell, authored by Dr. Nima Rezaei. The book has been recognized as the Medical Science Book of the Year for its groundbreaking contributions to the fields of hematology and stem cell research.

Dr. Leila Azadbakht, a professor at the School of Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, provided explanations regarding nutrition in diabetes. Dr. Azadbakht stated that individuals with type 2 diabetes can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by following an appropriate diet. She further explained that consuming complex carbohydrates (such as whole grains), fiber, and healthy fats (such as olive oil and canola oil), while limiting the intake of saturated and trans fats, helps control blood sugar and improve heart health. This research was conducted at the School of Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics and the Diabetes Research Center of the Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute at Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

Elmira Khak-Vatan, a PhD student in Medical Informatics at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, announced the design and development of a head and neck cancer screening system. She emphasized that many patients seek medical attention late at specialized centers such as the Cancer Institute and stated that the system aims to enable early diagnosis of the disease in its initial stages.

Dr. Seyed Ahmad Seyed Alinaghi, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Iranian AIDS Research Center and a faculty member of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, conducted a research project comparing national indicators of tuberculosis (TB) and TB with HIV after the implementation of the new clinical guideline. Regarding this study, he stated: Tuberculosis and HIV are two significant diseases, and addressing them and conducting research on them—especially in the context of disease detection in the country's prisons—is of particular importance.

In this video from TUMS Q&A, Mostafa Ghazi, Senior Clinical Nutrition Specialist from the School of Nutrition, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, discusses the nutritional value of dairy, especially milk, during pregnancy. He recommends that pregnant women consume four glasses of milk daily, emphasizing that milk is not only a rich source of calcium and protein but also plays a crucial role in the formation and development of the fetal nervous system. Additionally, he highlights the importance of iodine, stating that its deficiency can lead to neurological disorders in the fetus. Therefore, in addition to consuming dairy, expectant mothers should include other iodine-rich sources in their diet to ensure proper fetal development.