Masoumeh Sarvari: Metabolomics and Genomics Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Sepideh Alavi-Moghadam: Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ORCID
Hamid Reza Aghayan: Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ORCID
Akram Tayanloo-Beik: Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ORCID
Moloud Payab: Metabolomics and Genomics Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ORCID
Ali Tootee: Diabetes Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Sayed Mahmoud Sajjadi-Jazi: Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Bagher Larijani: Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ORCID
Babak Arjmand: Metabolomics and Genomics Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ORCID
Due to the limitations of organ transplantation and the urgent need for treatment of chronic diseases, the benefit of stem cells for treatment has been studied and evaluated as an effective approach worldwide. One of the leading countries in this field is Iran. In this respect, several research and treatment institutes, including endocrinology and metabolism research institute are active in the use of stem cells in Iran. Herein, the aim is to review strategies, challenges, and opportunities for stem cell research and treatment in endocrinology and metabolism research institute.