Clinical Research Development Unit (CRDU) at Bahar Hospital

The Clinical Research Development Unit (CRDU) at Bahar Hospital is a dedicated platform for advancing high-impact clinical and translational research. Serving faculty members, students, and research collaborators from internal and external institutions, the CRDU is committed to enhancing community health through the investigation of disease etiology, risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment modalities.

The CRDU operates from the fourth floor of the Education and Research Section at Bahar Hospital. The facility is equipped to support all stages of research, including consultation, study design, administrative oversight, and meetings.

Key facilities include:

• Dedicated Consultation Room staffed by experienced research advisors

• Research Council Meeting Room

• Library and research resources

• Amphitheater for educational and scientific events

• Offices for the Research Deputy and Unit Head

This hospital-based setup ensures seamless integration between clinical services and research activities.

To bridge the gap between scientific discovery and patient benefit by fostering clinically relevant research that informs evidence-based practice and improves health outcomes at local and regional levels.

1. Capacity Building: Support research across the spectrum—from molecular and laboratory studies to clinical trials and community-level investigations.

2. Human Resource Development: Provide training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research methodology, and advanced biostatistics, while mentoring the next generation of researchers.

3. Research Impact & Quality Assurance: Monitor research outcomes to ensure tangible improvements in morbidity and mortality, supported by internal evaluation and bibliometric analysis.

4. Knowledge Translation: Promote research that leads to technological development, applied clinical solutions, and peer-reviewed publications.

The CRDU operates under a formal statute and is guided by a Supreme Council (SC) to ensure scientific rigor, ethical oversight, and clinical relevance.

Head of the Unit:
Dr. Sakineh Klahdoozan, Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Deputy for Education and Research, Bahar Educational, Research, and Therapeutic Center

The leadership ensures multidisciplinary oversight and alignment with institutional research priorities.

Clinical Research Development Unit (CRDU)
Bahar Hospital
4th Floor, Education and Research Section, 22th Bahman Street, Shahroud

Email: crdu.bahar@gmail.com
Phone: +98-23-3116