Iran joins the International Agency for Research on Cancer

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is pleased to welcome the Islamic Republic of Iran as a new Participating State.

The Islamic Republic of Iran  becomes the 26th country to join the Agency, sealing a long-standing relationship of collaboration between IARC and Iranian scientists. “The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has shown its strong commitment to promoting research on cancer prevention and strengthening cancer control programmes,” says IARC Director. “The country can play a key role in promoting cancer prevention in the region, in particular in helping to set up high-quality cancer registration, as well as through the unique insights into cancer causes and prevention provided by the Persian Cohort Study.” 

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