Mohammad Hassan Asghari Vostikolaee
Veterinarian (Canine and Feline practitioner)
Biomedical Researcher and Specialist in Regenerative Therapies
Born on March 30, 1986, in the city of Shahi (now Qaemshahr) in northern Iran, I spent my formative years on my grandfather’s farm. It was there, tending to cows and sheep, that I developed a profound affection for animals and began to envision myself as a veterinarian—dreams that stayed with me throughout my childhood and adolescence.
I earned my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 2011 from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. My thesis, titled Serum Testosterone in Arabian Stallions During Breeding and Non-Breeding Seasons in Iran, was published in the African Journal of Biotechnology (October 2011).
Following graduation, I joined the Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center at Royan Institute for Animal Biotechnology (ACECR), contributing to advanced projects in reproductive biology and regenerative medicine. I also served as the Head of the Laboratory Rodent Unit for four years, overseeing professional training programs and experimental work with laboratory rodents.
This period culminated in the publication of my first book in Persian, Fundamentals of Laboratory Animal Science, which was awarded “Commendable Book of the Season” in Iran (2013). I also co-authored two other volumes: Principles of Laboratory Work and Biosafety (2015), and Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine, Volume II (2021).
Alongside Royan Institute’s research teams, I have co-published several scientific articles. One notable study, Interspecies Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer in Asiatic Cheetah Using Nuclei Derived from Post-Mortem Frozen Tissue in Absence of Cryo-Protectant and In Vitro Matured Domestic Cat Oocytes, was published in Theriogenology (March 2017).
"White Campaign"
Beyond laboratory work, I co-founded “White Campaign,” a non-profit animal welfare initiative that pioneered the first Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) programs in Tehran. In its first four years, more than 10,000 stray cats and dogs were sterilized and vaccinated. The campaign influenced other groups to adopt humane population control and animal advocacy efforts.
During this time, I gained extensive hands-on experience in surgical care for stray animals, deepening my commitment to animal welfare. A particularly exciting milestone was the use of ovaries from sterilized stray cats in a cutting-edge feline cloning project aimed at conserving the endangered Asiatic cheetah.
White Polyclinic
Motivated by clinical passion and compassionate care, I established a specialized clinic for dogs and cats in Tehran in 2014 after securing official licensing from the Iranian Veterinary Organization. In 2021, the clinic evolved into a multidisciplinary polyclinic offering internal medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging, hospitalization, CCU section, ICU section, Post-ICU section and pharmacy services.
Together with a team of specialists, I continue striving to advance veterinary medicine in Iran.
My Scientific Activities
For more than a decade, I have been engaged in the fields of reproductive biology, cell therapy, and regenerative medicine. My scientific path has been shaped by participation in research projects and international workshops at the Royan Institute, along with the publication of specialized articles and books. My goal has always been to elevate the scientific and practical standards of veterinary medicine in Iran and bring them closer to the global level.
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Trust, Expertise, and Scientific Experience
These certificates are not merely pieces of paper; each one tells the story of years of effort, sleepless nights, and a deep passion for veterinary science and animal care. I believe that learning never ends, and these achievements mark only the beginning of an endless journey of growth and greater service.
Scientific Research
In this section, I share the latest significant scientific articles from the field of veterinary medicine.
Inhibition of the MEK/ERK Signaling Pathway Enhances Erythroid Differentiation but Reduces the Engraftment Potential of Ex Vivo Expanded Hematopoietic Stem Cells
Examining the role of the MEK/ERK pathway in umbilical cord blood stem cells shows that inhibiting this pathwa...
Interspecies somatic cell nuclear transfer in Asiatic cheetah using nuclei derived from post-mortem frozen tissue in absence of cryo-protectant and in vitro matured domestic cat oocytes
Cloning of the Asiatic cheetah using interspecies somatic cell nuclear transfer (iSCNT) with frozen tissue lac...
Reprogramming Fibroblasts into Hepatocyte-Like Cells Using Transcription Factors
Reprogramming Fibroblasts into Hepatocyte-Like Cells Using Transcription Factors ...
Serum testosterone in Arabian stallions during breeding and non-breeding seasons in Iran
Investigation of Testosterone Concentration Changes in Arabian Stallions of Khuzestan Province During Breeding...