Dr. M. Mohammadian
Seraye Faredanesh,
Tehvan/ tran.

Dr. J. LEDERBERG
Stanford University
School of Medicine
Department, of Genetics
Stanford, California

UL. S.A, June 4th, 1975

 

Dear Dr. Lederberg,

lam writing to you to benefit from your counsel
regarding the establisment of an institute for biological research and
genetic, counselling in Tehran. The institute would be the research
arm of a national organization involved for the past 10 Years in so-
cial work such as the care and vocational training of mentally retar-
ded children.

Our first objective would be to initiate a program-
me of family planning and genetic counselling and gradually become
involved in all areas of biological research relevant to human wel-

fare.

Initially we would try to form a nucleus of Iranian
scientists but would also like to have foreign scientists here for vary-
ing periods to initiate research programmes and generally help to set
up the institute. I would appreciate your help regarding the following
points :

1, - Advise me on any matter whatsoever regarding

the establisment of the institute.

2. - Inform me of the presence of similar institutes.

3. - Sctentists involved in such research programmes
who could help us initiate our programme. We
could meet with these scientists and decide on
a final plan of action.

Your prompt consideration of this request will be
greatly appreciated .

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Yours Sincerely,

Mob boo der

M, MOHAMMADIAN.