Abstract :
The Urology and Nephrology Research Center (UNRC) began its activity in 1999. The UNRC works toward its mission by conducting studies at national level and by supporting and coordinating with researchers, research institutions, universities and academic centers, and other related settings. In accordance with the responsibilities of this center, a research festival is designated to be held yearly, and the first Urology and Nephrology Research Festival was held in 2004 by the UNRC. The Second Urology and Nephrology Research Festival was held in December 9, 2005 and the best research projects in the field of urology and nephrology were selected and appraised. The underlying objectives of this festival are firstly to encourage the research in urology and nephrology fields; secondly to appreciate the researchers' efforts, and thirdly, to introduce the them and their findings to the scientific societies.