‘Biological sciences to help curb pandemics’

LAHORE : The pandemics like coronavirus can be curbed through research in biological sciences in future. Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr M Ali expressed these views while addressing the inaugural session of the three-day national training workshop on ‘Multi-Omics Data Analysis & Whole Genome Sequencing’ organised by Punjab University School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology here on Wednesday.

School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology Director Dr M Khurshid, Resource Person Dr Hafiz Muzammal Rehman, researchers from various universities of Pakistan, faculty members and a large number of students were present on this occasion.

In his address, PU VC said that the role of biological sciences is increasing in solving the problems faced by the mankind. He said that data will be more precious than gold in the future. He said that wars and global warming are affecting the ecology. He said that female students in the field of biological sciences should not sit at home after studying. He said that country’s development is not possible without the active role of women.

Dr Khurshid said that more than 100 professors, researchers and students are participating in the workshop from various parts of the country in which the participants will be trained for three days.

Dr Muzammal Rehman said that the change in human genetics and its effects will be reviewed in the workshop. He said that the plan of action for understanding future diseases will be discussed in this unique workshop.