History
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB) was founded in 1976 with the objectives of fulfilling basic researches in cell and molecular sciences and enrichment of global knowledge. IBB is an international advanced scientific institute and admits MS students in Biochemistry and Biophysics and PhD programs in all its departments. Currently, IBB has 20 full-time faculty members (9 professors, 4 associate professors, and 7 assistant professors) and also 11 outstanding international scientists as adjunct professors.
IBB is affiliated with Third World Academy of Science (TWAS) & has a UNESCO chair in Biology. IBB is regarded as Iran's scientific pole in Biochemistry and Biophysics. Secretariat for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Islamic World (SASTIW) and International Commission for the Advancement of Science (ICAS) are located and run in IBB. IBB is well-facilitated
to advance great opportunities both for domestic and international students and researchers. Furthermore, IBB admits postdoctoral researchers, funded by UT professor’s grant. The researchers are provided accommodation at the University Guest House. IBB is an internationally acknowledged institute for its qualified articles published in ISI indexed Journals around the world. Moreover, international institutes such as IUBMB and FAOBMB have representatives in IBB.