Royan Institute ranks among world's top 10 in male infertility research

President of Royan Institute, Abdolhossein Shahverdi, announced that the institute has been ranked among the world's top 10 institutions in male infertility research. The recognition is based on a scientometric study titled "A Scientometric Analysis of Research Publications on Male Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology," published in the peer-reviewed journal Andrologia in 2020. The study analyzed two decades of scientific output on male infertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART) worldwide, identifying the 10 most influential institutions based on research performance and scientific impact. Shahverdi stated that Royan Institute ranked ninth in this list, describing the result as a major achievement for Iran in the field of male infertility research and treatment. He attributed the ranking to nearly three decades of sustained scientific work at the institute. "The good things that have happened over the past three decades at Royan have ultimately led to achievements such as this," Shahverdi said, adding that years of research by the institute's scientists and clinicians had culminated in international recognition. He credited the achievement to the dedication of the institute's researchers, as well as long-term support, especially from the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. "The trust placed in the institute by the Leader, the efforts of our colleagues, and God's blessings all contributed to this success," he added. According to Mehr News Agency, the study highlights Royan's significant contributions to the field of male infertility and ART.