Dr. Sadeq Fallahtafti, a postdoctoral scholar Psychology, researches the intricacies of romantic relationships with prestigious and generous support from the YAS Foundation. Dr. Fallahtafti’s co-founded and practices psychotherapy at a clinic in Iran and has played pivotal roles in national projects and clinical settings. His research [...]
Educational Mentorship aimed at assisting gifted students to achieve their ambitions is a critical component of the YAS Foundation work. The YAS Foundation mentorship philanthropy emulates the intent of Senator J. William Fulbright. “The Fulbright Program’s mission is to bring a little more knowledge, a little more [...]
Among the many complexities of cancer, two challenges stand out: the inherent heterogeneity of tumors and their rapid evolution, both with time and in response to treatments. CellsBin's technology can profile the ever-changing landscape of cancer cells with precision, tracing their journey through time and treatments. This not only arms [...]
The YAS Foundation has made a gift of $500,000 which will lay the foundation for future generations of engineers at West Virginia University. (News release coming soon) Beyond financial donation, Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini also provides leadership and vision guidance to the University. [...]
The University of Calgary is a global intellectual hub located in Canada’s most enterprising city. In this spirited, high-quality learning environment, students will thrive in programs made rich by research, hands-on experiences, and entrepreneurial thinking. Our mission is to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries [...]
Iranian art and handicrafts are displayed in an exhibit at the National Museum of Iran in cooperation with Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, representing 9000 years of the roots of Iranian art, culture, and civilization. The following video and accompanying description from the Bundeskunsthalle channel on YouTube displays [...]
Persian Poetry is an abiding cultural treasure with timeless relevance and popularity. The Persian language, Farsi, is considered to be a language made for poetry. The rise to prominence dates back thousands of years to the 10th century but was inspired by themes emerging centuries earlier. Prominent Japanese Iranologist Emiko [...]
The Poetry of Rumi is a prolific collection of inspirational poetry written by the Persian mystic and dervish, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, more popularly known simply as Rumi, has been a source of joy and introspection for loyal followers since the early days of the 13th century Born in 1207 [...]
The YAS Foundation, a long time friend and supporter of the University of New Hampshire, has donated $2 million to The UNH College of Liberal Arts and the English Department to establish the Nossrat Yassini Poetry Fund in honor of Rouzbeh and Pamela Yassini’s dauntless and [...]
In a dedication to brain injury survivors on the condition of lonliness, Emelia Clarke reads "My Brilliant Image" a poem by the ancient Persian poet, Hafez Emilia Clarke is founder of SameYou, a charity campaigning for equal access to brain injury recovery. Emilia Clarke [...]
