Congenital Cardiovascular Research Center
Congenital Heart Disease Research Center
The Congenital Heart Disease Research Center operates with the aim of producing, developing, and promoting knowledge in the field of congenital heart disorders across all age groups, including infants, children, adolescents, and adults with structural congenital heart diseases. Its mission aligns with improving public health and offering scientific, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive solutions.
Utilizing modern technologies, conducting both basic and applied research, training specialized personnel, and collaborating with national and international institutions, the center seeks to become a reputable hub for congenital heart disease research at both national and regional levels.
The center was founded by five members and, on **February 23, 2023 (1401/12/04 in the Iranian calendar)**, received official approval for establishment within the **Shahid Rajaee Cardiovascular Medical and Research Institute**.
Objectives of the Center
- Enhancing the quantity and quality of the center’s research activities
- Producing and publishing articles in reputable national and international scientific journals
- Conducting joint projects with domestic and international research centers
- Organizing workshops, seminars, and scientific conferences at the national and international levels
- Developing a patient data registry system and creating a comprehensive database
- Promoting interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research in the field of congenital heart diseases
- Designing and formulating evidence-based clinical guidelines for the management of these patients
- Establishing mechanisms to financially support priority research projects
- Increasing the educational capacity for training young researchers in related fields
- Translating research outcomes into practical technologies
Researchers:
- Dr. Sedigheh Saedi Cardiologist, Fellowship in Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Dr. Golnar Mortaz Pediatric Cardiologist
- Dr. Hamidreza Ghaemi Pediatric Cardiologist
- Dr. Hossein Shahzadi Pediatric Cardiologist
- Dr. Zia Totonchi Cardiac Anesthesiologist
- Dr. Zahra Ansari Aval Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Amirhossein Jalali Cardiac Surgeon