A Journey Forward: Acta Biochimica Iranica’s Rebirth and its Impact on the Evolution of Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Abstract

On behalf of the IFCC organization, I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Iranian Biochemical Society (IBS) for its illustrious history and commendable plans to relaunch Acta Biochimica Iranica. As a pioneer, the Iranian Biochemical Society was the first society in the Middle East to become a full-fledged national society member of IFCC in the 1960s, standing as the premier and most dynamic society in the region dedicated to advancing biochemical education and research. A significant milestone occurred in 1962 when the IBS initiated the publication of Acta Biochimica Iranica, an international journal that persisted until 1972. This historical endeavor underscores the prominent leadership role the Iranian society undertook in the realm of biochemistry several decades ago and serves as a testament to its esteemed legacy.