Alireza Yalda (Persian: علیرضا یلدا) (1930-2017) was an Iranian infectious disease physician and professor at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He is credited as the father of infectious diseases in Iran.[1] Alireza Yalda Foundation named after him grants awards to young researchers annually.[2]

Alireza Yalda
Born1930
Died2017
NationalityIranian
Medical career
ProfessionInfectious disease physician
InstitutionsTehran University of Medical Sciences

References

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  1. ^ "Professor Alireza Yalda, M.D." aia.de.com.
  2. ^ "Int'l Prof. Yalda Awards Presented" (PDF). Iran Daily. 2012.