Based on the decision of the 66th session of the regional committee of the World Health Organization, Down syndrome research prize will be awarded to Dr.Saeed Dastgiri for his researches on congenital anomalies
According to the director of World Health Organization regional committee for the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO), Dr.Ahmed Salim Al-Madhari, the award is given to Dr.Dastgiri for his efforts and achievements in epidemiology and population genetics in the field of congenital anomalies and community-based health programs in 67th regional committee of the organization which will be held on October 12 and 13.