In this TUMS EDGE episode, Dr. Mohammad Hossein Ghahremani discussed his article entitled 'Targeted therapy of breast cancer stem cell tumorigenesis using SAHA and Wnt beta-catenin antagonist loaded on gold nanoparticle protein corona.' Dr. Ghahremani explained that in some cases, cancer cells remain dormant in the body and can cause tumor recurrence. He stated that the growth of cancer stem cells can be inhibited and these cells can be converted into non-cancerous cells by using two drugs, SAHA and a Wnt beta-catenin antagonist.

A delegation from Kish Hospital's management team visited Shariati Hospital on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, to learn from the institution's success in achieving a top-tier ranking. The visit included tours of the finance, administration, facilities and other departments.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences held a sports festival for its employees, faculty members, and retirees on the occasion of National Physical Education Week, which falls on October 17th. The festival, which started on October 1st and will continue until November 2nd, features seven sports for men, including futsal, volleyball, dodgeball, swimming, table tennis, darts, and tug-of-war, and six sports for women, including volleyball, dodgeball, swimming, table tennis, darts, and tug-of-war. To celebrate Physical Education Week, the women's volleyball teams participated in a draw to determine the match schedule. The women's volleyball teams from Shariati Hospital, Children's Medical Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, South Tehran Health Network, and two teams from the central headquarters will compete in the tournament. Notably, the university's women's volleyball team secured the runner-up position in the national employees' competition last year.

The 16th Iranian Ophthalmology Festival, held annually in collaboration with the Tehran University of Medical Sciences' Translational Ophthalmology Research Center and the Professor Mohammad Gholi Shams Foundation at Farabi Hospital, honored distinguished individuals from various ophthalmology fields and related sciences with diplomas of honor and festival medals. Dr. Seyed Farzad Mohammadi provides further details about the festival.

The closing ceremony and award ceremony for the winners of the 8th Ibn Sina Student Festival in the categories of education, research, physical education, Quran and Ahlul Bayt, arts and literature, social activist, volunteer activities, international student, and comprehensive student at Tehran University of Medical Sciences was held on Tuesday, May 28, 2023. Registration and submission of documents for this festival began simultaneously with the birthday anniversary of Imam Reza (AS) last year, and the ceremony to introduce the winners was held in the Darolfunoon Hall of the university's central headquarters, coinciding with the week of dignity and the birthday of the eighth Imam, Imam Reza (AS).

Dr. Oveis Sedigh, a recent medical graduate from India, has shared his positive experience studying at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. In an interview with the popular student lifestyle program, TUMS LIFE, Dr. Sedigh discussed his time in Iran and highlighted the benefits of pursuing a medical degree at the prestigious university. Dr. Sedigh emphasized the accessibility and quality of education at Tehran University of Medical Sciences compared to other countries. He cited his Muslim faith as a primary reason for choosing Iran, and praised the intelligence and dedication of the faculty at affiliated hospitals. "I found that studying medicine in Tehran was both easier and more rewarding than in other countries,"he said."One of the main reasons I chose Iran was because it's a Muslim country. The professors at the hospitals are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive of their students." International students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences particularly appreciate the clinical training offered

The evaluation plan for the World Osteoporosis Day campaign is being executed and developed by the Osteoporosis Research Center at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, commissioned by the Office of Non-Communicable Diseases of the Ministry of Health. Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease meaning bone loss. Each year, the International Osteoporosis Foundation designs a slogan for World Osteoporosis Day on October 20th, based on which educational materials are prepared, and educational planning is conducted accordingly.

In a magnificent ceremony celebrating the Ninth Graduation of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, filled with pride and hope, over 600 graduates from undergraduate, master's, general doctorate, and specialized programs recited the Hippocratic Oath, pledging their commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in their profession and taking a firm step towards serving humanity.

The first brain tumor surgery with the help of augmented reality technology was performed at Yas Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences. This product was developed at the frontiers of knowledge by Dr. Hadi Digaleh, a neurosurgery specialist at Yas Hospital Complex, and the technical team of Sharif University of Technology and Science and Technology Universities, and was used in the operating room and in neurosurgery for the first time in Iran.

A critical piece of research equipment at Tehran University of Medical Sciences’ comprehensive laboratory has been successfully restored to operation after nearly eight years of inactivity. The ultracentrifuge, a vital tool for research and technological advancements, had been rendered inoperable due to a faulty motor and the subsequent challenges posed by international sanctions.