Dr. Behrooz Broumand, an accomplished academic medical scientist, nephrologist, the Father of Nephrology in Iran and the Chair of first Iranian Dialysis & Kidney Transplant Center has been selected by ISN (International Society of...
According
to Iranian Society of Nephrology (IrSN), Dr. Broumand was the first American
Board Certified nephrologist who became the president of Iranian Society of
Nephrology in 1976 and held this position for 4 years. In 2001, he was elected
again as the president of IrSN for a term of 5 years.
An
official letter has been sent to Dr. Broumand by ISN President & ISN
Programs Chair on 19 November 2014 to inform him about the proclaimed award
which is available on IrSN website.
"On
behalf of the International Society of Nephrology, it is our great pleasure to
inform you that you have been selected as the recipient of the 2015 ISN Pioneer
Award for the Middle East.
The
Pioneer Awards recognize outstanding and sustained contributions to the
establishment and development of nephrology in the various emerging regions of
the world. Nominations were sought from ISN Regional Boards and evaluated by
the ISN Core Program Committee. One individual was selected from each region
and then ratified by the ISN Executive Committee and Council.
Dr.
Broumand, this award recognizes your remarkable leadership as the initiator of
both nephrology and kidney transplantation in Iran. As clinician, researcher
and educator, despite many challenging circumstances, you have continued to
show the way. You have been a fine role model, innovator, and leader, enabling
the sustained development of nephrology in your country."
The
phrases cited above is from Dr. Giuseppe Remuzzi, ISN President-who according
to the Lancet article is a pioneer in nephrology with very significant
contributions to public health initiatives especially in developing countries- and
ISN Programs Chair.
Dr.
Zali, IRIMC President and Dr. Seyedan, IRIMC President Councilor in
International Affairs acknowledged Dr. Broumand's consistent effort and his
exceptional and eminent contributions to the development of nephrology in Iran
as well as our region. They extended their warm congratulations to him for this well deserved honor.
Dr.
Shima Naghavi, Director of International Affairs