According to the Public Relations Office of Sharif University of Technology, the Clean Room Facility has been established with the support and collaboration of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and the Presidency of the Innovation and Technology Economy. This facility is divided into two sections: microelectronics and biotechnology. It has been specifically designed and integrated uniquely in terms of service type, approach, and accessibility across the country.
The purpose of operating this facility is to bring about a significant transformation in the research and development of advanced technologies in microelectronics, sensors, novel actuators, nanoscale biological systems, and biotechnological products.
The microelectronics section aims to enhance capabilities and provide sufficient facilities for manufacturing micro and nanometer-scale devices and hardware in a Class 1000 and 10000 clean room environment. Access to the services of this facility is available to all students nationwide, researchers, research centers, and relevant industries.
The Clean Room Facility at Sharif University of Technology, specifically designed for biomedical purposes, aims to undertake research and development stages of medical products before they enter the pharmaceutical market. Its mission is to create a reliable and effective bridge between laboratory and preclinical stages for these types of products, ultimately leading to therapeutic stages and industrial production.
This facility provides an environment conducive to producing cellular products and tissue engineering for academic clinical studies aimed at treating diseases and managing knowledge in the field of cellular supply. One of the primary objectives of this program is to support clinical groups in their research initiatives.
Overall, Sharif University of Technology's Clean Room includes two main sections:
- Isolation and culture of human cells.
- Construction of synthetic and biological polymers.
Currently, activities in the cellular culture clean room involve isolating and culturing various types of cells such as adult mesenchymal stem cells, fetal-derived cells including fat and placental tissues, and skin cells including fibroblasts, keratinocytes, and melanocytes. These cells are maintained in a cellular bank for future use.
The facility has initiated activities with the production of healing scaffolds for burn patients and plans to manufacture diagnostic kits, biological dressings, and more in the future. The Biomedical Clean Room at Sharif University of Technology is equipped to provide clean space for external specialists and teams engaged in clinical trials and the production of cellular and tissue engineering products. It offers services to enthusiasts, students, and researchers from various scientific centers across the country, ensuring compliance with special regulations and protocols defined for clean room standards due to its unique and sensitive operating environment.