LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Translational research versus promotional research; basic conflict in Iran

Madam, In the latest issue of the Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Jawad F well described the medical research and science culture in Pakistan in a brief editorial. To some extent, the atmosphere is the same in Iranian science culture. By the growing number of graduated specialists who are scattered throughout the country, has been the achievement of the major goal of the health policy which focuses on treatment of the sick.