Science and Technology in Iran

Science and Technology in Iran (Sci & Tech) – The latest news and views about Science and Technology in Iran, focused on various fields such as Healthcare, E-Commerce, Startups and innovative companies.

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Iran Working on Six Research, Communication Satellites

IFP Editorial Staff - March 23, 2020

Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology says that the country is working on the launch of six research and communication satellites.

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President Briefed on Iran’s Scientific Programs to Contain COVID-19

IFP Editorial Staff - March 15, 2020

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has briefed President Hassan Rouhani on the latest scientific and academic plans to control and defeat the novel coronavirus which has been declared a pandemic by the WHO after reaching more than 100 countries.

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Iran Awaiting Test Results for Its Homegrown Coronavirus Drugs

IFP Editorial Staff - March 13, 2020

A senior Iranian official says that, the drugs developed by Iranian researchers to treat the COVID-19 are being tested and the results will be publically announced in two weeks, if they are given the required approvals.

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Innovation Ecosystem Sole Way to Defeat Coronavirus: Iran VP

IFP Editorial Staff - March 10, 2020

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says reliance on the creativity of the younger generation, the potential of domestic knowledge-based companies, and the homegrown innovation and technology ecosystem will help the county overcome the coronavirus crisis.

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Iran Develops Antibacterial Wound Dressing Curbing Red Blood Cell Disruption

IFP Editorial Staff - March 10, 2020

Iranian scientists have fabricated an alginate fibrous wound dressing with antibacterial and wound healing properties that can decrease disruption of red blood cells in the wound bed.

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Iran Unveils Robotic Nurse amid COVID-19 Outbreak

IFP Editorial Staff - March 6, 2020

Researchers at the Ardabil Science and Technology Park in north-west of Iran have succeeded in designing and building a robot that can replace nurses.

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Heat-Resistant Fabric with Military Application Made in Iran

IFP Editorial Staff - March 5, 2020

An Iranian knowledge-based company has invented a new generation of thermal insulators with nanotechnology that could be utilized in the military and aerospace industries.

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Iran Produces Fever Screening Cameras

IFP Editorial Staff - March 4, 2020

Iran has developed the technical know-how to manufacture thermal cameras for fever screening systems inside the county.

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Iranian Scientists Produce World-Class Coronavirus Kits

IFP Editorial Staff - March 1, 2020

Researchers at a knowledge-based company based in Iran’s Lorestan province have succeeded in developing coronavirus detection kit.

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Iran Opens Telerehabilitation Technology Centre

IFP Editorial Staff - February 26, 2020

The ‘Centre for Promotion of Telerehabilitation Technologies’ has opened in Iran in an effort to accelerate the development of a technological model for the delivery of rehabilitation services over telecommunication networks.

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Iran to Produce 15 Million Nano-Masks amid Coronavirus Outbreak

IFP Editorial Staff - February 26, 2020

Secretary of the Nanotechnology Headquarters of Iran says an agreement has been reached to produce 15 million N94 and N99 nano-masks in collaboration with the ministry of health and two manufacturing companies in the country.

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Iran-Made Nano-Spray Disinfects Wound Infections

IFP Editorial Staff - February 25, 2020

Researchers at an Iranian technological company have used silver nanoparticles to disinfect wounds. They say the products have the potential to remove microorganisms.

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Researchers Using Natural Killer Cells to Treat Brain Tumors

IFP Editorial Staff - February 22, 2020

Scientists at Iran’s Royan Research Institute have successfully tested the treatment of brain tumors with the help of natural killer cells.

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Khwarizmi International Award Winners Announced

IFP Editorial Staff - February 18, 2020

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has presented the developers of 15 top projects with awards at the 33rd edition of Khwarizmi International Festival.

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Iran to Export Cancer Drugs to Thailand, Armenia

IFP Editorial Staff - February 17, 2020

A knowledge-based Iranian company has produced an anti-cancer nano-medicine which is being exported to a number of foreign countries.

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Tehran University to Host Int’l Nanotechnology Conference

IFP Editorial Staff - February 16, 2020

The International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology will be held on March 14, 2020 at the University of Tehran.

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Iranian Researchers Introduce New Cosmetic Eye Surgery Technique

IFP Editorial Staff - February 15, 2020

A group of Iranian researchers have, for the first time in the world, introduced a new test to diagnose the droopy tear glands condition.

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Iran Manufactures Homegrown Dialysis Machine

IFP Editorial Staff - February 14, 2020

An Iranian Knowledge-based company, which is a member of the Iranian Consortium of Dialysis or the ICD Group, has been able to manufacture machinery and products used for dialysis patients at a much lower cost than foreign samples.

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Iran Opens Comprehensive Stem Cell Research Centre

IFP Editorial Staff - February 10, 2020

The first phase of the Comprehensive Research Centre for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences was open in a ceremony attended by Iran’s Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari.

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