As a leading scientific center in the field of diabetes, the UNESCO Chair in Interdisciplinary Diabetes Research of Tehran University offers various tasks and services to promote knowledge and improve the condition of diabetic patients. In the following, we will examine these duties and services in detail:


The main duties of the chair


Interdisciplinary research

 
•    Conducting extensive and in-depth studies in the field of diabetes using an interdisciplinary approach, including medical sciences, biology, chemistry, engineering and social sciences.
•    Identification of new risk factors, pathogenic mechanisms and new ways to treat diabetes.
•    Development of new technologies for diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.
•    Collaborating with domestic and international researchers to advance the frontiers of knowledge in the field of diabetes.
 

Education

•    Holding training courses, workshops and specialized seminars for students, researchers and health professionals.
•    Improving the level of knowledge and skills of specialists in the field of diagnosis, treatment and management of diabetes.
•    Promoting the culture of research and innovation in the field of diabetes.

Promotion of knowledge and awareness

•    Publication of research findings in prestigious scientific journals.
•    Holding scientific meetings, conferences and meetings to exchange knowledge and experiences.
•    Production of educational content and information in the field of diabetes for the general public.
•    Collaborate with the media to increase public awareness about diabetes and its prevention and control methods.

Consulting services

•    Providing counseling to diabetic patients and their families in the field of disease management.
•    Supporting diabetic patients and creating support networks.
•    Cooperation with non-governmental organizations active in the field of diabetes.

Infrastructure development

•    Establishing well-equipped laboratories and research centers to conduct advanced studies in the field of diabetes.
•    Providing the necessary facilities to conduct clinical research.
•    Creating biobanks for epidemiological and genetic studies.

The mission of the UNESCO Chair

  • Research and development: conducting basic and applied research to better understand the mechanisms of diabetes, discover new risk factors and develop new methods of diagnosis and treatment.
  • Education: holding training courses, workshops and seminars for students, researchers and health professionals with the aim of improving their knowledge and skills in the field of diabetes.
  • Promotion of knowledge: Dissemination of research findings, holding conventions and conferences and establishing communication with the scientific community and the general public to increase awareness about diabetes and its prevention and control methods.
  • International cooperation: creating a network of cooperation with research centers and prestigious universities of the world to exchange knowledge and experiences in the field of diabetes.


Services provided by the Chair


•    Holding training courses: holding short-term and long-term training courses to improve the knowledge and skills of specialists in the field of diabetes.
•    Conducting epidemiological studies: investigating the prevalence of diabetes in the community and its influencing factors.
•    Conducting clinical studies: evaluating the effectiveness of new methods of diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.
•    Development of diagnostic tools: design and construction of new diagnostic tools for early diagnosis of diabetes.
•    Development of new drugs: design and manufacture of new drugs for the treatment of diabetes.
•    Development of new treatment methods: development of new treatment methods such as cell therapy and gene therapy for the treatment of diabetes.
•    Providing advice to policy makers: providing advice to policy makers in the field of developing national plans for diabetes control.
•    Collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry: Collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry to develop new drugs and improve patient access to drugs.
•    Publication of scientific publications: publication of specialized scientific publications in the field of diabetes.
•    Creation of cooperation networks: creation of cooperation networks with research centers and prestigious universities of the world.


The importance of the UNESCO Chair on Interdisciplinary Research in Diabetes of the University of Tehran


The UNESCO Chair on Interdisciplinary Research in Diabetes of Tehran University plays a very important role in improving the condition of diabetic patients and improving the health level of the society. This chair is recognized as a scientific authority in the field of diabetes by conducting innovative research, training specialized human resources, promoting knowledge and awareness, and providing consulting services.

By supporting this chair, we can hope for a brighter future for diabetic patients.