Keynote Speaker

Dr. Amir Ali Hamidieh

Dr. Amir Ali Hamidieh
 
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Dr. Amir Ali Hamidieh

Affiliation:
Professor of Pediatric Hematology–Oncology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS); Head, Pediatric Hem/Onc & Stem Cell Transplantation, Children’s Medical Center; Director, Pediatric Cell & Gene Therapy Research Center; Director, Gene, Cell & Tissue Research Institute.
Pediatric Hem/Onc Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) CAR-T / Cell & Gene Therapy

Top 3 Highlights

  1. Founder/Director, Pediatric Cell & Gene Therapy Research Center (TUMS) — built a national hub for pediatric HSCT and cell-gene therapies at the Children’s Medical Center.
  2. National leadership in stem cell & regenerative medicine — Director of the Gene, Cell & Tissue Research Institute; former chair/secretary roles steering Iran’s stem-cell programs.
  3. Clinical translation of CAR-T in Iran — site lead/contact for an active CAR-T trial and a driving force behind local (“home-made”) CAR-T development.