Research Institute for Oncology, Hematology and Cell Therapy (RIOHCT)

Executive Summary

The Research Institute for Oncology, Hematology and Cell Therapy (RIOHCT) with more than four decades of history, is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the field of stem cell transplantation and regenerative or restorative medicine in Iran. This center, with more than 8,000 successful transplants and having the only stem cell donor bank in the Middle East (ISCDP), has created a complete ecosystem of research, education, and treatment.

Research and Technological Infrastructures

Leadership and Governance

Professor Ghasem Janbabaei

Head of the Institute

Dr. Tahereh Rostami

Research Assistant of the Institute
(Assistant Professor of Pediatric Blood and Cancer)

Specialized Research Centers

Hematopoietic Cell Cancers Research Center

President: Dr. Mohammad Vaezi
Research Deputy: Dr. Maryam Barkhordar

Cell Therapy and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center

President: Dr. Mohammad Reza Ostadali
Research Deputy: Dr. Saeed Mohammadi

Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center

President: Dr. Seyed Asadollah Mousavi

Specialized Research Working Groups

Current Active Projects

Actions for Developing New Technologies (Last Three Years)

Hardware and Clinical Infrastructures

International Collaborations

• Membership in global bone marrow bank network
• 18+ international projects with WHO & EBMT
• 200+ articles in international journals

Research Priorities and Roadmap (5-Year Horizon)

• Creation and development of national registries for transplant and cancer patients.
• Conducting clinical trials (RCT) and meta-analyses.
• Designing new drugs and cancer modeling for personalized treatments (Personalized Medicine).
• Upgrading research centers to the level of the best centers in the country and upgrading the IJHOSCR journal to higher ISI ranks.

Conclusion and Outlook

RIOHCT has become an undeniable scientific-research pole at the regional level. We announce our full readiness for interaction and joint research collaborations with Tehran University and international partners.