Statute of the Research Center for Non-Communicable Diseases

Fasa University of Medical Sciences – Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology

Article 1 – Establishment

The center was formally approved to expand research and provide solutions in health and medical services.

Article 2 – Objectives

• Raise public awareness and train specialists in non-communicable diseases

• Establish a comprehensive database and biobank for research use

• Transfer new knowledge and technologies in diagnosis, treatment, and research

• Recruit and empower skilled human resources

• Conduct fundamental epidemiological and clinical studies to improve health services

• Implement high-evidence projects, including clinical trials

• Publish research in reputable national and international journals

• Organize workshops, training courses, congresses, and seminars

• Collaborate with national and international research centers

• Provide scientific, technical, and consulting services

• Support student ideas and collaborate with knowledge-based companies

• Disseminate research achievements internationally

• Participate in editorial boards of international journals

Article 3 – Structure

• Supreme Council

• Director of the Center

Article 4 – Supreme Council Members

• University President

• Vice-Chancellor for Research

• Vice-Chancellor for Health Affairs

• Director of the Center

• Three faculty members (proposed by the Director, approved by the University President)

Article 5 – Duties of the Supreme Council

• Approve research policies

• Approve collaborations with national and international institutions

• Review and approve annual reports and budgets

• Approve internal regulations and organizational structure

Article 6 – Appointment of Director

Director appointed every 4 years by University President upon recommendation of the Supreme Council (reappointment allowed).

Article 7 – Duties of the Director

Highest executive authority, responsible for implementing council decisions and assigned tasks.

Article 8 – Research Council

• Director (Chair)

• Deputy for Research (Secretary)

• Five faculty members (Deputy appointed by Director for 4 years)

Article 9 – Duties of the Research Council

• Plan and determine research policies

• Review and approve proposals

• Assign supervisors and monitor project implementation

Article 10 – Membership

• Permanent members: full-time faculty and staff of the Center

• Affiliated members: faculty from other departments or universities

Article 11 – Financial Resources

• Income from services provided by the Center

• Donations from individuals and organizations

• Governmental allocations (if provided)