Biotechnology Research Center

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About the Center

 

The Biotechnology Research Center (BRC) at Tehran University of Medical Sciences cutting-edge research and innovation in pharmaceutical and medical biotechnology. The Center serves expertise from basic sciences, pharmacy, medicine, engineering, and emerging biotechnologies to translate healthcare solutions.
BRC is committed to conducting fundamental, translational, and applied research in key areas bacteriophage therapy and phage pharmaceuticals, organoid and tumor organoid technologies, nanobiotechnology, and peptide engineering. Through close collaboration with specialized laboratories and academic departments dynamic research environment supported by advanced scientific infrastructure.
The Center places strong emphasis on translational research, technology commercialization, and the products that address unmet clinical and industrial needs. In addition, BRC actively promotes international research, and the education of the next generation of biotechnology researchers through partnerships with worldwide. By combining scientific excellence with innovation-driven research, BRC strives to contribute improve human health.

 

Research Focus Area

 

The Biotechnology Research Center (BRC) conducts interdisciplinary research in advanced areas of pharmaceutical a strong emphasis on translational research, innovation, and the development of novel therapeutic technologies. areas include: Immunotherapy

  • Bacteriophage Therapy (Phage Therapy)
  • Organoid and Tumor Organoid Models
  • Nano biotechnology
  • Protein Engineering
  • Peptide Engineering
  • Enzyme Engineering
  • Translational Biotechnology
  • Precision Medicine
  • Biopharmaceutical Research

 

Expertise, Facilities & Research Services

 

The Biotechnology Research Center (BTRC) provides advanced research infrastructure and specialized services to support projects in biotechnology. Major expertise and research facilities include:

  • Cell Culture and Three-Dimensional (3D) Organoid Laboratory
  • Tumor Organoid (Tumoroid) Research Platform
  • Bacteriophage Isolation, Characterization, and Phage Therapy Laboratory
  • Immunotherapy and Vaccine Development Laboratory
  • Nano biotechnology Research Laboratory
  • Protein and Peptide Engineering Laboratory
  • Enzyme Technology and Bio Catalysis Laboratory
  • Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering Laboratory
  • Access to Advanced Shared Research Facilities at Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Translational Biotechnology Research and Technology Development Services

 

 

 

Collaboration Opportuni

 

The Biotechnology Research Center (BRC) at Tehran University of Medical academic institutions, research organizations, healthcare centers, and industry worldwide. The Center actively seeks opportunities grant applications, technology development, and translational research in advanced biotechnology.
BRC supports the exchange of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty members through research academic projects. The Center also encourages collaborative development of innovative biopharmaceutical technologies, initiatives in partnership with industrial stakeholders.
Through its interdisciplinary research environment and established international collaborations, BRC aims to foster scientific and accelerate the translation of research discoveries into innovative healthcare solutions that address global challenges.

 

Director & Key Researchers

 

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Yazdi

  • Professor of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Head of Biotechnology Research Center, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy Tehran

Dr. Ahmadreza Shahverdi

  • Professor of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Biotechnology Research Center, Tehran University

Dr. Nasrin Samadi

  • Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics
  • Department Food and Drug Control, School of Pharmacy, Biotechnology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical

Dr. Mahsa Mollapour Sisakht

  • Assistant Professor of Applied Cell Sciences, Biotechnology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Dr. Haniyeh Kamyab

  • Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, University of Medical Sciences

Dr. Somayeh Mojtabavi

  • Assistant Professor of Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics and Toiletries Control, School of Pharmacy, Biotechnology Research

 

 

Selected Achievements

 

  • Synthesis and characterization of electrospun polyvinyl alcohol nanofibrous scaffolds modified by blending with chitosan
  • Antioxidant and cytotoxic effect of biologically synthesized selenium nanoparticles in comparison to selenium dioxide
  • The immunostimulatory effect of biogenic selenium nanoparticles on the 4T1 breast cancer model: An in vivo study
  • The preventive oral supplementation of a selenium nanoparticle-enriched probiotic increases the immune response and

 

Why Collaborate with Us?

 

The Biotechnology Research Center (BRC) at Tehran University of Medical Sciences offers a dynamic supported by the expertise of leading scientists and access to advanced shared research facilities. Our strengths biotechnology, emerging therapeutic technologies, and the commercialization of research outcomes. multidisciplinary research teams, and close partnerships with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, developing innovative solutions to global healthcare challenges and translating scientific discoveries.

 

Contact Information

 

Official Name: Biotechnology Research Center (BRC)
Postal Address:  Biotechnology Research Center (BTRC), Unit 18, 5th Floor, Research Centers Complex, Tehran University Kargar Street, Tehran, Iran
Telephone: +982188987255
Email:  brctums@gmail.com
Website: https://brc.tums.ac.ir/

Last Update At : 08 September 2026