Royan Abstract Book (88-06-17).indd - Royan Institute

ROYANINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AWARDTHE TENTH AWARDINTRODUCTIONIntroductionDear ColleaguesTen years experience in holding the Royan International Award makes it an important event in both reproductivebiomedicine and stem cell research worldwide. The ever-increasing desire of national and international scientiststo participate in this award indicates its acceptability amongst them. It is our honor to become acquainted withprominent scientists and establish a suitable research collaboration with them through this event. A few daysago I noticed that an article related to one of these collaborations has been accepted to be published and it willbe the first report in that field. This is our pleasure, because one of the main goals of this award is this type ofinternational scientific collaboration.This year the award secretary has received 253 titles from 41 countries. According to strict criteria, 145 nationaland international prominent juries have reviewed each project and its related papers. Finally, winners in thefollowing five areas: female endocrinology and infertility, male infertility, genetics, embryology and stem cellhave been selected. Unfortunately in the field of epidemiology there was no elite project to be chosen as anaward winner. Also, at the national level, three projects which received the highest credits will be awarded.I would like to express my thanks from those scientists who participated in the Royan International Award.Additionally, I would like to thank the prominent scientists who undertook their best efforts to review theprojects submitted for this award. Beyond holding the award in an agreeable condition every year, there isalways our executive committee members who I must give my sincerest appreciation for their efforts.H. Gourabi, PhDAward Chairman and Royan Institute President5