This Serie from TUMS EDGE is about the prestigious membership of Dr. Mehran Zarei Ghanavati, Cornea Fellowship at Farabi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in the British Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Zarei Ghanavati was selected as one of the three global nominees this year due to his academic and research background, as well as his expertise in performing complex procedures such as artificial cornea transplantation. The Cornea Fellowship at Farabi Hospital stated: “This achievement would not have been possible without the support and experience gained at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Farabi Hospital. Moreover, membership in this society is only attainable through rigorous scientific and professional pathways, reflecting the distinguished status of the Iranian medical community on a global scale.

Dr. Kurosh Djafarian, a specialist in nutritional sciences and diet therapy at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, spoke about meal planning for diabetic mothers: "Contrary to popular belief, pregnant women with diabetes do not need to drastically reduce their food intake. Instead, the most important factor is dividing meals into smaller and more regular portions. For example, while healthy individuals typically consume three main meals a day, pregnant women with diabetes can better control their blood sugar levels by eating six smaller meals throughout the day".

The prestigious 90-173 celebration of Tehran University of Medical Sciences commenced on February 2, 2025, highlighting the university’s outstanding academic, research, and educational achievements. The event, attended by high-ranking officials, university leaders, and distinguished faculty members, is set to last for three days.

The Research and Technology Vice Chancellorship at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is driving technological advancement through extra-academic research. Dr. Bahareh Yazdizadeh, Director of Research and Technology Affairs, outlined three impact tiers: (A) Knowledge-based product development, (B) Research implementation, and (C) Health, social, and economic benefits. One major project is the ProSpect cardiac SPECT device, with insights from Dr. Mohammad Reza Ay, head of the preclinical lab. Additionally, Dr. Ay introduced software for high-resolution imaging in the Xtrim PET system, enhancing drug research. Further innovations include the production of "Faxibet Plus" and "Tofaxel" by Noavaran Daroui Kimia Company, with Dr. Zahra Rezaei detailing their development. These initiatives reinforce TUMS’s commitment to research-driven technological progress.

The book A Short Introduction to Persian Medicine, authored by Dr. Arman Zargaran and Dr. Ayyeh Naghi Zadeh, has been published with the aim of introducing the fundamental principles of Persian medicine to a wider audience in English.

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Pourgharib Shahi, Vice President for Cultural and Student Affairs at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, announced the launch of the Comprehensive System for Monitoring and Caring for First-year students (Fall 2024 intake). The Comprehensive Monitoring and Care Plan for New Students aims to provide a structured framework for supporting first-year university students as they transition into higher education.

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Dr. Shamshirsaz, Professor of Fetal Surgery at Harvard Medical School, and his team at Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex successfully performed a fetal brain aneurysm repair in Iran. This innovative procedure, guided by ultrasound, marks a significant advancement in prenatal care.

By pushing the boundaries of knowledge and positioning itself as a socially responsible institution, Tehran University of Medical Sciences has made significant strides in education, research, healthcare, and particularly in serving the underprivileged, fulfilling its social obligations. The university's achievements and activities are regularly shared with the public through various episodes under the title TUMS, published on social media platforms.

In this TUMS TECH series, Dr. Mohammad Hossein Yazdi, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Head of the Biotechnology Research Center at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, presents the activities and achievements of the center. The Biotechnology Research Center at Tehran University of Medical Sciences conducts applied research focused on nanobiotechnology, phage therapy, immunotherapy, and cancer, and converts the results into therapeutic and industrial products. Its major achievements include a bacteriophage collection, therapeutic nanoparticles, and industrial enzymes. The center is also involved in clinical trials in collaboration with hospitals and pharmaceutical companies, and is ranked among the top five biotechnology centers in Iran.

In a heartwarming gesture, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and its generous donors donated a vehicle to a needy family on the occasion of Hazrat Zahra's birthday. This retired employee and her two disabled children will greatly benefit from this act of kindness