A number of officials from the Iranian Ministry of Health also attended the gathering.
During the two-day event , Iranian and French scientists are to exchange views on major topics including management of genetic disorders and rehabilitation, reports IRNA.
The symposium is organized with the help of French research and scientific centers and support of the country's embassy in Tehran.
It is to wind up on September 15.
EghtesadOnline: The International scientific symposium of Iran-France Genetics began here on Wednesday hosting a number of researchers and scientists active in the feild of genetic science from both countries.