Pharmacognosy and Biotechnology
About Us
The department involves two subdivisions, specifically pharmaceutical biotechnology and pharmacognosy. Biopharmaceuticals have been considered as a significant sector of the global pharmaceutical market. We are willing to establish academic training and conduct research approaches in the varied areas of biotechnology towards pharmaceuticals of commercial substances, to be more specific, diagnostic and therapeutic enzymes, peptides, proteins, antibodies, as well as vaccines. Pharmacognosy is the science with exceptional center of attention to bioactive natural materials constructed in medicinal plants and other natural sources. Pharmacognosy as a highly interdisciplinary field is in direct relation with organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology & toxicology, pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, biotechnology, etc. We are committed to establish outstanding educational and research amenities and meet rigorous learning opportunities for individuals enthusiastic about already stated area. The Department has complement of competent academic members together with laboratory staffs. A herbarium positioned in the faculty for certification and conservation of herbal plants.
Mission and Vision
We intend to adequately secure reputable education for M Pharm and Pharm D undergraduates to establish a unique advantage of being placed in the pharmaceutical industry. We wish our graduates to assert their capabilities as qualified pharmacists in the development of innovative products and processes besides creating perspectives in research and development of newly-discovered natural and bio-therapeutics. To fulfill our mission we strive to train tenacious professionals equipped with comprehensive knowledge, skills and humanity.
Advisors
Dr. Hamed Montazeri | Dr. Mahsa Saber navaei | Dr. Negar Mottaghi-Dastjerdi |
Dr. Sajjad Nasseri | Dr. Paria Sharafi Badr |
courses
- Molecular Biology & Genetics
- Cell Culture
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Medicinal Plants (Theory and Practical)
- Pharmacognosy 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Pharmacognosy 2 (Theory and Practical)
Lab facilities
- Pharmacognosy Lab.
- Molecular and Cellular Research Lab.
- Herbarium.
- Herbaratum.
Contact
advisors | Office | Phone | |
Dr. Hamed Montazeri | montazerighods.h @iums.ac.ir | 117 | +(98-21) 44606181 |
Dr. Mahsa Saber navaei | Navaei.ma @iums.ac.ir | 113 | |
Dr. Negar Mottaghi-Dastjerdi | mottaghi.n @iums.ac.ir | 110 | |
Dr. Sajjad Nasseri | sharafibadr.pr@iums.ac.ir | 109 | |
Dr. paria Sharafi Badr | nasseri.s@iums.ac.ir | 217 |