KEMU projects highlighted

LAHORE: The 75th Syndicate Meeting of King Edward Medical University, Lahore, was held under chairmanship of Vice- Chancellor Professor Mahmood Ayyaz.

The chief guest of the meeting was Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhry of Lahore High Court. KEMU welcomed its newly-inducted Syndicate members Professor Asad Aslam Khan and Professor Tabinda Rana. Vice-Chancellor of KEMU Professor Mahmood Ayyaz delivered a comprehensive briefing. He highlighted recently completed projects and upcoming developmental initiatives directly linked to medical education and professional training of students. These included establishment of a School of Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Trial Units, a Clinical Research Organisation and a Genome Sequencing Centre in collaboration with Centre for Non-Communicable Diseases. In addition, projects such as a Bio-Bank for genetic disease research and an Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Machine were also presented.

He said these initiatives will not only provide patients with world-class healthcare facilities, but will also expose students and researchers to advanced scientific research, practical training and cutting-edge technologies.

The guests appreciated professional competence and visionary initiatives of VC Ayyaz. They emphasised his leadership and reforms serve as a milestone in development of the University and a guarantee for bright future of its students.

The meeting was not only a reflection of KEMU’s academic, research, and administrative progress, but also an affirmation of its continuous efforts to promote cutting-edge scientific research and world-class healthcare services.

Professor Ayyaz reaffirmed his commitment that through these initiatives, King Edward Medical University will continue to secure a distinguished position in medical education and research, both in Pakistan and globally.

The participants of Syndicate Meeting included Prime Minister’s Special Advisor Tariq Bajwa, Member of Punjab Assembly Muhammad Anas Mehmood, Vice Chancellor of University of Punjab Professor Muhammad Ali Shah, Senior Member of Punjab Public Service Commission Dr Ismat Tahira, Member of Higher Education Commission Professor Fareed Ahmad Khan, Additional Secretary for Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Dr Sidra Saleem, Additional Secy of HED Dr Zahida Azhar, Deputy Secy of Finance Sohail Anjum, CEO of Sundas Foundation Fareeda Yasin, Pro-VC Professor M Moin, Registrar Professor Syed Asghar Naqi, Deans of all faculties and Medical Superintendents of affiliated hospitals. —Report Eisha Asif