Tehran, Iran — The Tobacco Control Research Center of the Iranian Anti-Smoking Association (IASA) has been ranked 22nd among 39 independent and private research centers in the annual assessment conducted by the Iranian Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education for the year 1404 (2025).
Rigorous Evaluation Criteria
The annual evaluation, overseen by the Ministry of Health’s Deputy for Research and Technology, serves as the standard benchmarking tool for clinical, biomedical, and independent research institutes nationwide. The centers are evaluated against stringent performance indicators, including:
- Scientific Output: Volume and quality of peer-reviewed articles, theses, and authored books.
- Citation Impact: Impact factors and citation rates of publications over the preceding five-year period.
- Innovation & Impact: Intellectual property registrations (patents) and the implementation of high-impact research projects.
- Resource Mobilization: Success in attracting research funding and grants.
Acknowledging Institutional Progress
As a prominent independent research center affiliated with the Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), the Tobacco Control Research Center continues to demonstrate its commitment to evidence-based tobacco control policy.
This significant achievement is a testament to the visionary leadership of Dr. Mohammad Reza Masjedi, Head of the Tobacco Control Research Center, and the dedicated efforts of the center’s scientific researchers and staff. Their persistent commitment to advancing tobacco research and public health science has been instrumental in elevating the center’s academic standing within the national research landscape.
