Rawalpindi, The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) recently marked its presence at the 3rd China-Pakistan Technology Transfer Matchmaking Workshop held in Kunming, Yunnan, China. The gathering, spanning from 16th to 18th August 2023, aimed to deepen ties in the realms of science, technology, and innovation between the two nations, with a specific focus on promoting the China Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC) sustainable development.

According to a news release by National University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Shumaila Naz, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at NUMS, represented the institution. The workshop was a joint initiative by several key stakeholders. This includes the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China and the International Liaison Wing of the Ministry of Science and Technology Pakistan. Collaborating entities comprised the China-South Asia Technology Transfer Center (CSTTC), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) of Yunnan province, China, and the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR).

The workshop’s broader objective was not just the promotion of scientific advancements, but also to nurture people-to-people relations and spur economic progress, ultimately elevating the quality of life for the citizenry of both countries. Emphasizing the theme “Linking STI Resources to Drive the High-Quality Advancement of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),” the event acted as a nexus for participants from government sectors, academic circles, tech institutions, and industries from both nations. Attendees were given an opportunity to showcase their expertise, brainstorm, and pinpoint viable technologies and collaborators for ventures. With NUMS at the forefront, the discussions spanned topics such as vaccine development, clinical trials, Artificial Intelligence, medicinal plant utilization, and drug delivery techniques, among others.