History

Years ago, the importance of venturing into new scientific and technological fields was recognized by the officials, managers, and faculty members of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Approximately six years ago, the initial core efforts to establish the School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine began within the university’s Educational Deputy Office, supported by faculty members from various schools, particularly the School of Medicine. After extensive studies and regular consultation meetings with experts, preliminary approval for the establishment of this school was obtained.

To align with the school’s objectives, specialists within the university who possessed the necessary expertise to launch fields such as Medical Nanotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Molecular Medicine, Neurosciences, Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy, and Bioinformatics were identified. The required academic departments were subsequently formed.

From 2004, the foundational work of drafting curricula for master’s and Ph.D. programs in these disciplines began. Following approval from the Ministry of Health, student admissions were initiated. In February 2007, the first cohort of master’s students in Medical Nanotechnology commenced their studies. Shortly after, in 2008, the first Ph.D. program in Medical Nanotechnology was approved. In 2009, approval was also granted for the first Ph.D. programs in Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology. Concurrently, the request for the official establishment of the school was submitted, and shortly thereafter, approval for the first Ph.D. program in Neurosciences was granted. By the end of the same year, the first Ph.D. program in Tissue Engineering was also approved.

Finally, with immense effort and dedication, the School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine was officially inaugurated in April 2009 with the presence of the university president and esteemed officials.

Vision

The rapid growth of technology in various fields of medicine worldwide highlights the need to provide appropriate training to produce skilled professionals in these areas. Moreover, fully mastering the knowledge of any technology seems impossible without the collaboration of related disciplines.

What distinguishes advanced technology fields from others is the necessity of interdisciplinary cooperation. Thus, the School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine aims to educate students, under the guidance of esteemed professors, who are capable of conducting research focused on developing technologies needed by the country.

Mission

Our mission is to contribute to community health development and elevate the university's scientific standing at the national and international levels by:

• Creating a conducive environment for teaching and learning advanced medical technologies to students.
• Leveraging state-of-the-art resources and facilities for fundamental and applied research.
• Establishing active connections with policymakers and stakeholders in the fields of research and technology.

Goals

In line with the vision mentioned above, the school’s mission includes:

1. Identifying, recruiting, and utilizing the scientific and practical capacities of experts and faculty members to implement the school’s programs.
2. Conducting applied research in advanced medical technologies.
3. Establishing partnerships with research centers, educational groups, and healthcare service centers within the university to maximize resource utilization.
4. Developing international collaborations in advanced medical research and technologies.
5. Bridging clinical and basic medical sciences with advanced technologies.
6. Instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in advanced technology students through fundamental and applied research.
7. Promoting an entrepreneurial culture among faculty members.
8. Expanding knowledge-based companies.

Core Values

• Expanding and enhancing postgraduate disciplines in advanced medical sciences and technologies.
• Believing in the process of innovation and striving to foster creativity and operationalize educational and research ideas among students and faculty.
• Respecting the esteemed role of researchers and honoring the pursuit of research.
• Adhering to ethical and religious principles in research.
• Being accountable.
• Promoting teamwork and collaboration.