In the name of God

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Almighty God who helped Urmia University of Medical Sciences (UMSU) and Iranian Scientific Association of Parasitology in conducting the Fourth International Congress and the Eleventh National Congress of Parasitology in Urmia. In spite of many difficulties and obstacles in the development of medical sciences in our country, the Iranian medical community has demonstrated praiseworthy endeavors in providing medical services to patients. Due to the urgent need for developing the level of knowledge in medical sciences, UMSU is honored to host prominent scholars and scientists in this Congress. The most sincere efforts of the respected professors for advancing the goals of the Congress are really admirable. It is hoped that in your presence, the transfer of the experience and research carried out in recent years would lead to the promotion of scientific knowledge and skills in the field of parasitology, and pave the way for improving the quality of services.

Professor Dr. Javad Aghazadeh

Chancellor of Urmia University of Medical Sciences

President of the Congress