Research Priorities

Research priorities

Scope of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs):

Quantitative, qualitative, and interventional studies on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases and stroke
Quantitative, qualitative, and interventional studies on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diabetes
Quantitative, qualitative, and interventional studies on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of liver diseases
Quantitative, qualitative, and interventional studies on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of kidney diseases
Quantitative, qualitative, and interventional studies on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of autoimmune diseases
Quantitative, qualitative, and interventional studies on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of wounds and skin diseases
Quantitative, qualitative, and interventional studies on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of anemia and bleeding disorders

Scope of Medical Emergencies, Pre-Hospital and Hospital Emergency Care

Time management, accident scene management, and triage in pre-hospital emergencies
Analysis of incidence patterns and causes of injuries in regional traffic accidents
Designing response models for road accident relief and air emergency services
Investigating occupational injuries and mental health in pre-hospital and hospital emergency settings
Evaluating inter-hospital dispatch and transfer systems, cost-effectiveness, and strategies for improving service quality
Conducting applied research on the performance and satisfaction with pre-hospital and hospital emergency services
Developing localized risk assessment models and mapping hazards in disasters and accidents using modern technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence)
Conducting interventional research to enhance the professional competencies of pre-hospital and hospital emergency staff
Conducting applied and fundamental research on factors contributing to the wear and tear of medical equipment and proposing solutions
Conducting research on patient safety and infection control in hospital emergency departments and other clinical units

Scope of Spiritual, Mental, and Social Health

Interventional and applied studies on individuals who have attempted suicide and/or their families
Descriptive and interventional studies on students' mental health
Palliative and spiritual care for end-stage patients (e.g., cancer) and/or their families
Investigation of causes and prevalence of high-risk behaviors (alcohol use, smoking, drug use, etc.) in adolescents and young adults
Studies related to community health literacy

Scope of Family Health and Youth Population

Assessment and interventions in the prevention, risk factors, identification, and treatment of infertility
Studies related to maternal and child health
Assessment and interventions promoting natural childbirth
Designing individual and social interventions to promote childbirth and improve population structure
Studies and interventions related to identifying and managing aging-related issues
Investigation of contributing factors leading to abortion
Investigation of contributing factors leading to a preference for having only one child
Epidemiological, interventional, and applied studies on mental health and psychological disorders
Studies related to lifestyle modification, malnutrition, and obesity

Scope of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Research and development of herbal and chemical drugs for various diseases
Studies and interventions related to drug consumption levels, rational prescription, adherence, and pharmaceutical economics
Studies on drug resistance
Evaluation of the effectiveness of medicinal plants in symptom relief, control, and treatment of cancer

Scope of Infectious and Contagious Diseases

Basic, epidemiological, and interventional research on brucellosis
Basic, epidemiological, and interventional research on leishmaniasis
Basic, epidemiological, and interventional research on hydatid cyst disease
Interventional, empowerment, supportive, and self-care promotion studies
Basic, epidemiological, and interventional research on tuberculosis
Basic, epidemiological, and interventional research on sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Basic, epidemiological, and interventional research on emerging and re-emerging diseases

Scope of Basic and Modern Sciences

Studies on the use of artificial intelligence in disease diagnosis
Production of recombinant proteins and vaccine design based on national priority needs
Studies on the development of diagnostic kits and novel methods for early disease screening and diagnosis
Studies on food hygiene and safety
Development of application software tailored to local priorities
Identification of molecular biomarkers for the diagnosis, progression, and treatment of cancer

Scope of Cancer

Evaluation and palliative interventions and mechanisms for their reduction
Basic studies on laboratory and animal modeling for cancer identification and treatment
Identification and reduction of risk factors, prevention, care, and treatment of cancer patients
Studies and interventions on disease burden and quality of life in cancer patients

Scope of Public Health and Hygiene