Strategy Planning:

With stem cell research developing in the world and also, our country, IRAN, it was necessary to have a source to organize research studies and improve the coordination of research and maintain and enhance the quality of research. For these reasons, the Iranian stem cell network was established in November 2005, organized by the Iran Health Ministry, Research and Technology deputy.

The vision of ISCN is to enhance the ability to translate research outcome into clinical applications for disease treatment to improve society's health level.

The missions of ISCN are:
• To develop and promote the quantity and quality of research in stem cell biology to be rapidly translated to deliver new treatments for disease.
• Attract, train and retain top stem cell researchers and entrepreneurs for Iran.
• Create a suitable substructure and promote quality and quantity research level.

Goals and objectives:
The goals of ISCN are:
- Developing and promoting quality and quantity of stem cell research with a collaborative research program among related centers.
- Create a suitable substructure for stem cell research in Iran
- The ability translates research outcomes into clinical  applications for disease treatment.
- To attract the attention of public and private organizations to support the network.
- To receive credit from the country's internal and international sources.
- Set up support fund for stem cell research