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.

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ICGEB Affiliated Centre

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

FABA Iran Secretariat

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

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TWAS Associated Member

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

Director Since 2023

Professor Kamahldin Haghbeen

ICGEB Liaison Officer & Full Professor of Bio-organic Chemistry

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

Prof. Haghbeen holds a Ph.D. in Bio-organic Chemistry from Otago University (New Zealand). A distinguished enzymologist, he specializes in Tyrosinase kinetics and the design of bioreactors for plant secondary metabolites.

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Our Team

Mr. Mohammadreza Shakourinia

Deputy Director

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

Mrs. Baharak Mirzaei

International Relations Expert

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

Dr. Mehdi Nikzad Semeskandi

Associated IT Scientist

Leading IT and AI Activities and Managing International Scientific meetings

Current Collaborations

Active International Projects & Grants (2022-2025)

Prof. Kamaleddin Haghbeen

Joint Research Visit (France)

Dr. M. Aghanouri

CRP Research Grant (Iran)

Dr. Saber Imani

Postdoc Fellow (China)

Ms. S. Noora Sharafoddin

PhD Sandwich (Italy)

Dr. M. Naghavi

CRP Grant PI (Iran)

Dr. Matin Mahmoudifard

Sabbatical Leave (Germany)

Dr. Mehdi Mohammadi

Sabbatical Leave (Germany)

Dr. Sattar Tahmasebi

Sabbatical Leave (Italy)