The 6th Dr. Kazemi Prize, and the Scientific Laureates of the Royan International Congress
Simultaneously with the recognition of the laureates of the 25th Royan International Twin Congress and Festival, the sixth "Dr. Kazemi Prize " was awarded to the distinguished German researcher, Professor Thomas Braun, in 2024.According to the Public Relations and International Affairs of Royan Institute, the 25th Royan International Twin Congress and Festival was held at the Shahid Beheshti University International Conference Center, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The event was attended by Hojjatoleslam Abdolhossein Khosropanah, Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution; Dr. Mohammadreza Mokhber Dezfouli, President of the Academy of Sciences; Dr. Hassan Moslemi Naeini, President of ACECR; and Dr. Mehdi Eslampanah, Head of the National Standards Organization. During the event, in addition to recognizing the laureates of the Congress, the sixth Dr. Kazemi Prize for 2024 was awarded to the distinguished researcher, Professor Thomas Braun.
Professor Thomas Braun is one of the principal researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research and the recipient of the sixth Kazemi Prize. His current research focuses on the molecular development of cardiac and skeletal muscles, stem cells, the regeneration of contractile tissues, as well as aging and cardiovascular system adaptation. His research group employs a wide range of advanced technologies to pursue their research objectives. The Max Planck Institute has a strong translational arm with a proven track record in innovative therapies, leading to the introduction of several new treatment regimens, mainly in the area of pulmonary disorders. Since establishing his independent laboratory in 1991, Professor Braun has trained numerous students at undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels. He also serves as a lecturer at the Max Planck International Research School for Heart and Lung Research, which the Max Planck Institute and the universities of Giessen and Frankfurt jointly host.
Throughout his scientific career, Professor Braun has authored more than 200 articles in prestigious international journals and managed several major research projects. His pioneering research on the molecular mechanisms of pluripotency has laid the foundation for current knowledge on stem cells and their potential applications, leading to his selection as one of the 2024 Kazemi Prize winners.
The Kazemi Prize is akin to the Nobel Prize, and today, it is regarded as the "Nobel of Biomedical Sciences in the Region." This year, based on the decision of the judging panel, the Kazemi Prize was awarded to a distinguished scientist in the field of biomedical sciences who has made significant progress in life sciences. This award honors the relentless efforts of a scientist who has dedicated his life to transforming and advancing the quality of human life and alleviating suffering. Therefore, the award is given to someone who has taken steps in this direction and achieved significant success. The prize includes the Kazemi Prize Medal and a monetary award of $10,000.
Additionally, during the opening ceremony of the 25th Royan International Twin Congress and Festival (including the 25th Royan International Congress on Reproductive Biomedicine, the 20th Royan International Congress on Stem Cell Biology and Technology, and the 19th Seminar on Nursing and Midwifery), Neda Alimohammadi, Hossein Falah Mohammadi, Shirin Hekmati, Leila Rashki, Somayeh Torabi, Shirin Dehghan, and Fataneh Khajeh Hosseini were recognized as the seven scientific laureates of the Congress.
Dr. Abdolhossein Shahverdi, President of the Royan Institute, stated that the late Dr. Saeid Kazemi Ashtiani, during his lifetime, was a source of inspiration for his colleagues, and even today, his name and memory continue to drive efforts and achievements. He added that Royan, full of energy and hope, continues on its path, and it is hoped that the goals of Dr. Kazemi Ashtiani in founding Royan will be realized.
Dr. Moslemi Naeini, President of ACECR, also emphasized that the ultimate goal of ACECR 's scientific activities in the fields of medicine and biology is to transform knowledge into technology and diagnostic and therapeutic services. He stated that the organization's goal is to become one of the innovation ecosystems for Iranian elites, entrepreneurship, and hope-building among the country's young researchers.
It is worth noting that at this scientific event, 33 international scientists and researchers from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Italy, Belgium, Turkey, China, Russia, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, Qatar, India, and others delivered speeches. The presentations and specialized workshops of the two international congresses on Reproductive Biomedicine and Stem Cell Biology and Technology were conducted in English, while the seminar on Nursing and Midwifery was held in Persian.
The 25th Royan International Congress and Festival (including the 25th Royan International Congress on Reproductive Biomedicine, the 20th Royan International Congress on Stem Cell Biology and Technology, and the 19th Seminar on Nursing and Midwifery) took place over three days, from August 28-30, 2024 (Wednesday to Friday), with the participation of domestic and international scientists, professors, students, and enthusiasts in the field of biomedical sciences at the Shahid Beheshti University International Conference Center. In addition to the specialized congresses, workshops and an exhibition featuring representatives from more than 30 pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies were held on the sidelines of the event.
Publish date: 2024/09/01
