Iranian rheumatologist Farhad Shahram wins APLAR Master Award in Japan
Iranian professor Farhad Shahram of Tehran University of Medical Sciences received the Master Award at the 27th Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) Congress in Fukuoka, Japan, the university said on Friday.
The award is given annually to senior specialists across the Asia-Pacific region who have left a lasting mark on the field.
Shahram, a leading figure in rheumatology research and training, was recognized for his decades of teaching and scientific work. The “Master Award,” one of APLAR’s highest honors, underlines his standing among regional pioneers of the discipline.
Shahram has built a career combining rigorous research with mentoring younger doctors. His work at the university’s Rheumatology Research Center has shaped both clinical practice and policy. Colleagues describe him as a scholar who “opened doors” for the next generation while raising the profile of Iranian medicine abroad.
The accolade places him among a select circle of regional specialists, including Iranian rheumatologists Fereydoun Davatchi, Mahmoud.