Science Diplomacy and Collaboration

Bridging Iran to the Global
Biotechnology and Bio-economy

As the official ICGEB Affiliated Centre and the FABA Iran Chapter Secretariat, we facilitate the exchange of knowledge, technology, and scholars between Iran and the international scientific community.

UN

ICGEB Affiliated Centre

Authorized by the ICGEB Board of Governors to host international training courses and manage CRP Research Grants for Iranian scientists.

AS

FABA Iran Secretariat

Hosting the Iran Chapter of the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations, facilitating commercial biotech trade and technology transfer across Asia.

S-S

TWAS Associated Member

Serving as a primary host for TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowships and a hub for South-South scientific exchange and grant implementation.

Manager Since 2023

Professor Kamahldin Haghbeen

ICGEB Liaison Officer in Iran & Full Professor of Bio-organic Chemistry

"Science is the universal language that transcends borders. At ISCC, our mission is to leverage platforms like ICGEB to integrate Iranian innovation with the global scientific ecosystem."

Prof. Haghbeen holds a Ph.D. in Bio-organic Chemistry from Otago University (New Zealand).

Our Team

Mr. Mohammadreza Shakourinia

Mr. Mohammadreza Shakourinia

Deputy Director

Assisting the Director in operational management and overseeing international protocols and data.

Ms. Baharak Mirzaee

Ms. Baharak Mirzaee

International Relations Senior Expert

Handling correspondence, event coordination, and administrative support for international Collaboration.

Dr. Mehdi Nikzad Semeskandi

Dr. Mehdi Nikzad Semeskandi

Associated IT Expert

Leading IT and AI Activities and Managing International Scientific meetings

Current Collaborations

Active International Projects & Grants (2022-2025)

Prof. Kamaleddin Haghbeen
Prof. Kamaleddin Haghbeen

Joint Research Visit (France)

Dr. M. Aghanouri
Dr. M. Aghanouri

CRP Research Grant (Iran)

Dr. Saber Imani
Dr. Saber Imani

Postdoc Fellow (China)

Ms. S. Noora Sharafoddin
Ms. S. Noora Sharafoddin

PhD Sandwich (Italy)

Prof. M. Naghavi
Prof. M. Naghavi

CRP Grant PI (Iran)

Dr. Matin Mahmoudifard
Dr. Matin Mahmoudifard

Sabbatical Leave (Germany)

Prof. Mehdi Mohammadi
Prof. Mehdi Mohammadi

Sabbatical Leave (Germany)

Dr. Sattar Tahmasebi
Dr. Sattar Tahmasebi

Sabbatical Leave (Italy)

Prof. Kamaleddin Haghbeen
Prof. Kamaleddin Haghbeen

Joint Research Visit (France)

Dr. M. Aghanouri
Dr. M. Aghanouri

CRP Research Grant (Iran)

Dr. Saber Imani
Dr. Saber Imani

Postdoc Fellow (China)

Ms. S. Noora Sharafoddin
Ms. S. Noora Sharafoddin

PhD Sandwich (Italy)

Prof. M. Naghavi
Prof. M. Naghavi

CRP Grant PI (Iran)

Dr. Matin Mahmoudifard
Dr. Matin Mahmoudifard

Sabbatical Leave (Germany)

Prof. Mehdi Mohammadi
Prof. Mehdi Mohammadi

Sabbatical Leave (Germany)

Dr. Sattar Tahmasebi
Dr. Sattar Tahmasebi

Sabbatical Leave (Italy)

Prof. Kamaleddin Haghbeen
Prof. Kamaleddin Haghbeen

Joint Research Visit (France)

Dr. M. Aghanouri
Dr. M. Aghanouri

CRP Research Grant (Iran)

Dr. Saber Imani
Dr. Saber Imani

Postdoc Fellow (China)

Ms. S. Noora Sharafoddin
Ms. S. Noora Sharafoddin

PhD Sandwich (Italy)

Prof. M. Naghavi
Prof. M. Naghavi

CRP Grant PI (Iran)

Dr. Matin Mahmoudifard
Dr. Matin Mahmoudifard

Sabbatical Leave (Germany)

Prof. Mehdi Mohammadi
Prof. Mehdi Mohammadi

Sabbatical Leave (Germany)

Dr. Sattar Tahmasebi
Dr. Sattar Tahmasebi

Sabbatical Leave (Italy)

Contact the Center

Get in touch with the International Office

ICGEB FABA

Mailing Address

National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB)
Shahrak-e Pajoohesh, km 15, Tehran-Karaj Highway
P.O. Box: 14965/161, Tehran, Iran

Email Us

General: intloffice@nigeb.ac.ir

Fax

(+98) 21 4478 7399