International Webinar Medical Research

The University of Faisalabad has always recognized research as a key factor in the development of country. An international webinar on medical research was specially organized by The University of Faisalabad, in collaboration with The University of Health Sciences, Lahore on 31st of August, 2020. This webinar was intended to bring together researchers and practitioners, from the academy and from the clinical side. Chairman Board of Governors, The University of Faisalabad, Muhammad Haider Amin, welcomed all the national and international speakers.
The chief guest of the Medical Research Webinar, Professor Dr Fazal Ahmad Khalid, and Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission formally opened the proceedings of the first scientific session.

Pro-rector, The University of Faisalabad, Dr Muhammad Saeed gave his opening remarks about Medical Research Webinar. He explained that this webinar is a platform to share and discuss ways to improve accessibility to knowledge and promote interdisciplinary collaborations.

Prof. Dr Khalid Saeed Khan, Professor and Distinguished Investigator in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Pubic Health Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Spain gave his presentation on “Getting Research Published” in which he effectively discussed various components of article writing followed by a brief question and answer session.

Professor Dr Javed Akram, Vice-Chancellor University of Health Sciences, Lahore, and President: Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine, enlightened the role of the University of Health Sciences in promoting research culture in the country.

Prof. Dr. Khalid Masood Gondal, Vice-Chancellor, King Edward Medical University Lahore, presented his talk on “Monitoring of training and research in competency-based medical education”. Prof Dr. Muhammad Umar, Vice-Chancellor of Rawalpindi Medical University and Allied hospitals gave a presentation on “What do a physician require to convert his routine patient information into research data”. Dr Hina Ayesha pro-vice-chancellor Faisalabad Medical University, beautifully explained the role of Islam in research and innovation. Prof Dr Khaleeq-ur-Rehman, former vice-chancellor, GC University, Lahore, shared his views on “Why Pakistani universities are lagging behind in the development of research culture?”

Dr Shahid Rasool, Professor of Gastroenterology presented on “Medical Research at Madina teaching hospital of The University of Faisalabad” . The session concluded with vote of thanks by Rector, The University of Faisalabad, Dr Shaoukat Parvez.