Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) participated in an academic cooperation program organized by the Eurasian Association of Life Sciences Universities (EAULS) at Sechenov University in Russia. The program provided an opportunity to introduce TUMS’s academic and international capabilities and explore ways to expand joint educational, research, and technological cooperation with member universities.

According to the Public Relations Office of the TUMS Vice Presidency for International Affairs, Dr. Kooroush Jafarian, Vice President for International Affairs at TUMS; Dr. Mohammad Taleb, a faculty member at the School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine; and Ali Sayadi, an international relations officer at TUMS, participated in the EAULS academic cooperation program at the invitation of Sechenov University.

The program brought together representatives of member universities and included a meeting of university officials and a Research Week featuring researchers under the age of 40. During the two-day event, Dr. Jafarian and Dr. Taleb delivered academic presentations and participated in meetings and activities focused on expanding university cooperation.

TUMS Highlights Its International Academic Capabilities

In his presentation, Dr. Jafarian outlined TUMS’s international academic standing and its educational, research, clinical, and technological capabilities. He emphasized the importance of expanding international partnerships and developing practical, jointly implemented initiatives with Sechenov University and other EAULS member universities.

Discussions on Joint Academic and Research Initiatives

On the sidelines of the program, the TUMS Vice President for International Affairs held a dedicated meeting with his counterpart at Sechenov University. Discussions focused on the negotiations conducted between the two universities over the previous year, the strategic use of EAULS’s capabilities, and effective participation in the BRICS university network.

Potential areas for joint cooperation included:

• Pharmaceutical sciences

• Regenerative medicine

• Pediatric sciences

• Robotic surgery

The two sides also agreed to prioritize direct communication between their academic departments to facilitate follow-up and advance these collaborative initiatives.

TUMS Faculty Member Participates in Research Week

Dr. Mohammad Taleb joined 21 early-career researchers from EAULS member universities in the Research Week activities. He also delivered a scientific presentation for researchers and students.

EAULS: Fostering Cooperation in Life Sciences

The Eurasian Association of Life Sciences Universities (EAULS) brings together universities from Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam, and Iran to promote academic and scientific cooperation in the life sciences. TUMS and Sharif University of Technology are among the association’s Iranian members.

During the visit, the TUMS delegation also met with Dr. Rostaee, Iran’s Scientific Counselor in Russia. The meeting addressed follow-up on the university’s scientific cooperation with institutions across the region, as well as matters concerning Iranian graduates pursuing their studies in Russia.

The program was financially supported by Sechenov University, with the aim of strengthening academic ties among EAULS member universities.