Alireza Mowjoodi P.O.Box 16765-738 Tehran, IRAN E-mail: [log in to unmask] Hello to everyone subscribed to CANCHID, I obtained my bachelor of science degree in Biology from Shiraz University, Iran, in 1989. On completion of my degree I studied and successfully passed a six-month course in information technology conducted at the same university. Following on from this, I passed a short-term educational course in the" Use of International Databanks" such as STN, Dialog, Questel, etc. I am currently studying for an M.Sc. in Genetics at Tarbiat Modarres Univ- ersity in Iran. The subject of my thesis is " The Molecular Analysis of the Dystrophin Gene in DMD/BMD Patients ". Accordingly, I wish to be considered for a place at your university and the opportunity to study for the degree of PhD. In this regard, I would like to request an application form and any relevant information that I may need. I would greatly appreciate your time and consideration. I look forward to your reply. Many thanks, Sincerely yours, Alireza Mowjoodi