TUMS Faculty Member Shines in the World Health Summit Academic Award Competition

The doctoral dissertation of Dr. Narges Nouri Goodarzi, Assistant Professor of Pathobiology at the School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious World Health Summit Academic Award competition, representing TUMS at the international event.

According to the Public Relations Office of the TUMS School of Public Health, the achievement came in a highly competitive field featuring distinguished academic representatives from more than 30 countries, marking a significant accomplishment for Iran’s scientific and health community.

Dr. Nouri Goodarzi’s doctoral research, conducted under the supervision of Professors Mohammadreza Pourmand and Badmasti, focuses on the development of a vaccine against Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The research attracted particular attention from the international judging panel for addressing a major global health challenge: the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance and the lack of an effective vaccine against this widespread infection.

The interdisciplinary project was carried out in collaboration with specialists in bioinformatics, microbiology, and immunology. It had previously received notable recognition, including the Best Dissertation Award at the Iranian Congress of Microbiology and the Professor Alborzi Clinical Microbiology Award in 2024.

Dr. Nouri Goodarzi highlighted the importance of teamwork and the academic guidance of her supervisors, emphasizing the continuation of the research project within the Department of Pathobiology at the School of Public Health. She also underscored the importance of expanding international collaborations to advance the development of the vaccine.

The School of Public Health congratulated Dr. Nouri Goodarzi and all faculty members and researchers involved in the project, expressing its best wishes for their continued success in national and international scientific arenas.