We often think about calcium and bone health when we think about vitamin D, but its function goes beyond calcium absorption and bone health. Numerous scientific studies have discussed the role of vitamin D in various cells and organs of the body and its extensive effects on different diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer, dementia, autism, Parkinson and MS.
The Mustafa (pbuh) Science and Technology Foundation (MSTF) and COMSTECH have announced the call for the Young Scientists' Fellowship Program, which invites applications from individuals under 40 to enhance their research skills.
Dr. Mohammad Abdolahad, the 2019 Mustafa (pbuh) Prize laureate, has introduced a device that could be a key breakthrough in cancer treatment.
The first issue of the English magazine "Observatory" has been published with 100 pages featuring reports and interviews on some of the world’s most important scientific achievements.
The 23rd Mustafa (pbuh) Prize Science Café was held on November 14, coinciding with World Science Day for Peace and Development, at Pardis Technology Park, the largest technology park in the country. In this scientific program, the mechanism of nanotechnology in cancer treatment and the achievements of Professor Omid Cameron Farokhzad, the 2023 Mustafa (pbuh) Prize laureate, were shared with science enthusiasts in simple language.
Prof. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, a 2021 Mustafa(pbuh)Prize laureate from Islamic Countries officially. started his role as the head of the Life and Medical Science and Technology Committee.
On November 7th and 8th, 2024, the mRNA conference was held at the University of Szeged, Hungary. This conference featured prominent scientists in the field of mRNA, including Nobel Prize laureate in Medicine, Katalin Karikó, and Mustafa (pbuh) Prize laureate, Uğur Şahin.
On November 10th, the second Sci-Feast was held to commemorate World Science Day for Peace and Development at the Iran International Innovation District. This event featured various activities for students and sci-questers, including visits to knowledge-based companies located in Pardis Technology Park, 23rd and 24th Mustafa (PBUH) Prize Science Cafés, sky observations, participation in scientific experiments, and a science journalism workshop.
The second Sci-Feast, organized by Mustafa(pbuh) Science and Technology Foundation, was held in the Iran International Innovation District.