Tehran University of Medical Sciences Monitors Biobank Studies at IAARI
Representatives of the Research and Technology Management Department of Tehran University of Medical Sciences visited IAARI to evaluate the performance of its biobanks. The center has several biobanks, including the cell and DNA bank, the serum bank for food allergy patients, and the HLA bank. The HLA bank is a member of the national and international network of HLA typing
IAARI Faculty Attend the 2023 HAEi Regional Conference EMEA
A team of faculty members from IAARI participated in 2023 HAEi Regional Conference EMEA. Hereditary angioedema (HAE) a rare and potentially life-threatening disease that causes severe swelling of the throat and suffocation. The conference was held in Munich, Germany from September 1 to 3, 2023.
Prof. Shahnaz Rafiei Tehrani was Honored for her Editorial Contribution to Iranian Journal of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology
A ceremony was held at IAARI to appreciate the contributions of Dr. Shahnaz Rafiei Tehrani, the former editor-in-chief of the Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. She served as editor-in-chief from 2018 to 2023 and is a professor emeritus of immunology at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. She was praised for her efforts to improve the quality and impact of the journal, which is the official publication of IAARI.
Prominent Iranian Immunologist and Former Journal Editor, Professor Eslami, Passes Away
Prof. Mohammad Bagher Eslami, a distinguished professor of immunology and allergy and the former editor-in-chief of the Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, died on June 28, 2023. Prof. Mostafa Moin expressed his deep sorrow and condolences for the loss of a great scientist and colleague
New Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor of the Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
The editorial board meeting for the Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (IJAAI) took place on Sunday, June 18, 2023. The meeting was held at the Dr. Farhoudi Hall of the Immunology, Asthma and Allergy Research Institute, affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences. During this gathering, Dr. Masoud Movahedi and Dr. Ali Akbar Pourfathollah were introduced as the new editor-in-chief and associate editor of the journal.
World Hereditary Angioedema Day Commemorated at IAARI
IAARI organized a webinar to commemorate the World Hereditary Angioedema Day (HAE Day) on May 15, 2023. The webinar featured speeches from professors of clinical immunology and allergy from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Iran University of Medical Sciences
How IAARI Helps Patients with Rare Immune Disorders: An Interview with Dr. Fazlollahi
In an interview with Dr. Mohammadreza Fazlollahi, the deputy of the center, he explains how IAARI provides various services for these patients, such as specialized laboratory tests, genetic counseling, stem cell transplantation, supportive care, and international collaboration.
Primary immunodeficiency diseases: why early and accurate diagnosis matters
During World Primary Immunodeficiency Week (April 22-29), Dr. Mohammad Reza Fazlollahi, the deputy of the Immunology, Asthma, and Allergy Research Institute (IAARI), was interviewed by the institute's Public Relations team. The interview focused on primary immunodeficiency diseases, specifically discussing their prevalence, severity, symptoms, and treatments.
Tehran University of Medical Sciences to Celebrate World Primary Immunodeficiency Week
The Iranian Society of Asthma and Allergy, in collaboration with the Immunology, Asthma and Allergy Research Institute, will hold a two-day event to commemorate the World Primary Immunodeficiency Week at the Children's Medical Center on April 26 and 27, 2023.
Artificial Intelligence in Science and Research: (A Seminar)
Immunology, Asthma and Allergy Research Institute held a seminar on the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence in science and research on April 9, 2023. The speaker was Dr. Milad Mirmoghtadaei, who introduced artificial intelligence and its types, the applications of artificial intelligence in medical sciences and research, ChatGPT, and the New Bing and how to access them.