Three-day translational medicine moot starts at Ziauddin University

Karachi

A three-day international conference, “Translational Medicine: From Discovery to Health Care”, organised by the Ziauddin University, in collaboration with the European Society of Translational Medicine (EUSTM), commenced at the varsity’s Clifton campus on Monday.

In the second annual joint convention, renowned national and international translational medicine experts shared their thoughts on the issue, calling for the government to focus on making community health care a topmost priority.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest of the event, Prof Dr Atta-ur-Rehman, gave an insightful overview of advances in Translational Medicine Technology.

The first session covered a number of important topics related to the current and future status of translational medical research.

Prof Dr Anwar-ul-Hassan Gilani, chairman of the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, spoke about herbal medicine and its translational potential. A state-of the art presentation was given by Prof Gotfried Kohler from University of Vienna on ‘Digital Pathology and Its Applications’ on single cancer cells from body fluids.

That was followed by Prof Aamir Shahzad, Prof Dr Iqbal Choudhary, Prof Dr Nessar Ahmed and Prof Dr Umar Daraz Khanand’s innovative talks on future opportunities,  breakthroughs in translational research, improved diagnostic tools and the role of traditional/herbal medical practices in the 21st century. 

Prof Dr Aamir Shahzad, president of EUSTM, provide a comprehensive account of translational medicine, its applications through a multidisciplinary approach, and aspirations of translating findings from fundamental research to health care practice. 

 More than 350 participants were welcomed by the vice-chancellor of the varsity, Prof Dr Pirzada Qasim, who appreciated the work on the subject matter by Prof Dr Ata-ur-Rahman in higher education in Pakistan.

“This is a unique conference in Pakistan, and purports a platform for the eminent and brilliant minds in the realm of Translational Medicine to present their findings and swap ideas for implementing proven strategies for treatment and prevention”, said Dr Nikhat Ahmed Siddiqui, the dean of research of Ziauddin University.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ziauddin University and EUSTM, for international collaborations and exchange of technology. The Inaugural session was concluded by vote of thanks from Dr Kamran Hameed, co-chair and Dean ZMC.