ACECR Chief Stresses Introducing Late Scientist Kazemi Ashtiani’s Achievements to Youths
Hassan Moslemi Naeini, addressing a gathering of ACECR officials in Qom on Wednesday, said the achievements of the Royan Institute, which was founded by late Dr Kazemi Ashtiani, are a source of pride for Iran in the world.
“Unfortunately, our society does not (properly) know Kazemi Ashtiani. We should introduce prominent role models like him to the society and the younger generation because promotion of such role models would ensure the country,” he added.
Dr Kazemi Ashtiani, among other things, established the Royan Research Institute which is one of the most important and active research centers in the Middle East and renders advanced medical services to infertile couples.
Moslemi Naeini further stressed the need for a worthwhile program to be held by the ACECR in commemoration of the late scientist, adding that it is what the Leader of the Islamic Revolution expects to be done about the academic figure.
Thus, he noted, a commemoration ceremony will be organized on January 4-5, 2024, at the Behesht Zahra Cemetery in Tehran.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Moslemi Naeini noted that in addition to the field of medical sciences, the ACECR has offered valuable services in the fields of technology, engineering, agriculture and humanities.
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According to the website of the Royan Institute, Dr Saeid Kazemi Ashtiani was born in March 1961 in Tehran. Upon completion of his high school at age 18, he was admitted to Iran Medical University to pursue his studies in the field of Physiotherapy.
He graduated in 1991 and later in 1993 he started his higher education in the field of Anatomy (Embryology branch) at Tarbiat Modaress University in Tehran. In 1998, he received his Doctorate Degree with Distinction.
Dr Kazemi established the Royan Research Institute in 1991.
Dr Kazemi and his colleagues at Royan Infertility Research Center could achieve a tremendous success in 2003 by generating, reproducing and freezing stem cells. This great scientific finding has earned a high position for Iran among the other top 10 countries having access to this advanced technology.
He served as the Head of ACECR, Iran Medical University Branch, Head of Royan Research Institute, guest instructor and lecturer of Iran Medical University as well as Shahid Beheshti University, Executive manager of production of stem cell project in Royan Research Institute, Manager in chief of Quarterly Scientific and Research Journal of Yakhteh, Head of Committee for Ethical problems in Royan Institute, an active member of Iran Infertility Association as well as Iran Anatomical Science Society.
Dr Saeid Kazemi also presided over the Royan International Award, held six times from 2000-2005. His short fruitful life ended in 2006 when he died of a sudden heart attack.
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