Germany-Iran-China-Neurosurgeon /GNR/
German-based Iranian neurosurgeon to receive China's top award
Berlin, Sept 24, IRNA -- German-based Iranian neurosurgeon Dr
Majid Samii is to receive China's highest award for his contribution
to the medical progress of the Asian country, the Iranian Embassy
announced here Monday.
Samii will be awarded the top prize by Chinese Prime Minister
Wen Jiabao on October 1 which coincides with the National day of the
People's Republic of China.
The Iranian neurosurgeon was selected from among 75 candidates
for the so-called 'Friendship Award'.
One of Germany's most renowned neurosurgeons, Samii was elected
as Founding President for the Congress of International Neurosurgeons
(MASCIN) in early 2003 and presently heads the International
Neuroscience Institute (INI) in the northern city of Hanover.
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