ACECR Able to Nurture Great Talents Like Kazemi Ashtiani
Hassan Moslemi Naeini praised the achievements of the late scientist Dr Saeid Kazemi Ashtiani, who was a pioneer in the field of stem cell research and the founder of the Royan Research Institute.
“One of the ACECR’s shining results is that it has nurtured talented individuals like late scientist Kazemi Ashtiani who, despite facing limitations, made significant contributions to the field of stem cells, earning recognition from foreign experts,” he told IQNA in an interview on Wednesday.
“Kazemi Ashtiani’s efforts, and those of many others working tirelessly in the ACECR, have played a role in raising the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the global stage,” he said, adding, people like him, often working behind the scenes, contribute immensely to these endeavors.
He noted that the culture of working “tirelessly” has been embedded in the ACECR, which is a leading institute for education, culture and research in Iran.
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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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