Biotechnology in Iran

Iran has been ranked among the top five Asian countries developing biotechnology products.

Secretary of Biotech Development Centre (BioDC) at Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology Mostafa Qane’i has highlighted the active role of biosciences in the ecosystem of technology and innovation, saying 60% of Iran's knowledge-based exports are in the field of biotechnology.

The closing ceremony of the third edition of Mustafa Prize was held in Tehran in the presence of Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari.

Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology has given the local scientists and researchers the opportunity to use an advanced three dimensional (3D) bioprinting laboratory, an official announced.

Iran is exporting biopharmaceuticals to several regional and overseas countries, a government official has said, unveiling plans to increase export revenue generated by the knowledge-based companies.

Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says the country has been ranked first in the region in the field of biotechnology.

Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says the country has specific plans to tackle sanctions, especially in the biotechnology sphere.

The Islamic Republic is now exporting biopharmaceuticals to 17 countries across the world thanks to the significant progress it has made over the past years.

Iran has managed to gain the knowhow to produce 10 new biotech drugs, said Mostafa Qanei, the head of Iran’s Biotechnology Development Department.

Probiotics play a key role in improving the health of people and cutting the odds of contracting digestive diseases.