Overview

Welcome to the Department of Hematology and Blood Bank at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Established in 2004 through the pioneering efforts of Dr. Mehrangiz Ravarian, the department has grown into a leading hub for educational, research, and diagnostic services. With the dedicated contributions of our distinguished faculty members, we train outstanding specialists, clinical pathology residents, and students in M.Sc. in Hematology and B.Sc. in Laboratory Sciences. Our graduates consistently secure top academic rankings and are recruited by prominent healthcare, research, and educational centers nationwide.

Our Expertise

Our faculty members and researchers offer comprehensive expertise across basic and clinical hematology. The department’s major areas of activities and competencies include:

• Diagnostic Hematology & Hematopathology: Advanced evaluation of blood and bone marrow disorders.
• Transfusion Medicine & Blood Banking: Managing safe blood transfusion practices, donor compatibility, and immunohematology.
• Molecular Pathology & Cytogenetics: Utilizing advanced genetic and molecular techniques for diagnosing hematologic malignancies and genetic disorders.
• Flow Cytometry & Coagulation: High-precision cellular analysis and comprehensive investigation of bleeding and thrombotic disorders.

Academic & Clinical Scope

The department actively bridges the gap between laboratory sciences and bedside clinical care. In addition to running specialized routine and emergency clinical laboratories, we host:

• The Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics Laboratory: Providing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for hospital networks.
• The Cancer Molecular Pathology Research Center: Conducting cutting-edge clinical trials, translational oncological research, and molecular testing.
• Interdisciplinary Research Collaborations: Providing research consulting and collaborative infrastructure for various clinical departments within the university.

Educational & Research Mission

We are committed to scientific excellence, human dignity, and the advancement of transfusion medicine and hematology.

• Vision: Over the next decade, the department aims to expand its scientific leadership in the region by integrating basic and clinical research, establishing fellowships in molecular pathology and hematopathology, and introducing advanced flow cytometry and molecular assays to improve patient care.
• Mission: Our mission is to train competent, ethical, and socially responsible professionals for careers in clinical pathology, laboratory sciences, and academic research. We aim to advance the boundaries of medical science through translational research and provide top-tier laboratory diagnostic services.
• Core Values: We are guided by creativity, analytical thinking, social justice, equality, and an unwavering commitment to patient rights and human dignity, regardless of age, gender, background, or beliefs.