1. Epidemiological study of allergic diseases including asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis, and food and drug allergies in Birjand population as a model for the whole country;
2. Determination of risk factors and identification of the main food and inhaled allergens in the region;
3. Evaluation of the incidence of immune-related diseases, including autoimmune disorders and various types of immunodeficiency in Southern Khorasan Province; and
4. Study of the main causes of drug allergies and the predisposing factors.
Several research projects have been conducted in this center internally or in collaboration with other research centers across Iran. In addition, being equipped with Burkard pollen collector device, this center has launched the first pollen count center in the region and is evaluating the most common allergens in the region and their seasonal variations. The Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Research Center welcomes cooperation with other national and international research centers as well as independent researchers and supports research projects associated with allergic and immunological disorders. This center is also prepared to award short-term research grants to international students and researchers. For more information on ways to cooperate and the conditions for receiving grants, please contact the director of the center via email.
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