Tag: Ziauddin University

Karachi, January 05, 2023 (PPI-OT):Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation inducted its 10th batch of MPhil of Physical Therapy with the aim of helping individuals achieve excellence in their desired field of interest and research. The commencement day of the MPhil batch of 2023 was held on December 22, 2022, at the ZCRS North Nazimabad in the presence of Professor Dr. Sumaira Imran Farooqui, the Principal of ZCRS, PG Coordinator Dr. Amna Aamir Khan, and MPhil Coordinator Mr. Abid Khan.

The event began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Mr. Ather Hashmi, a senior lecturer at ZCRS. Mr. Abid Khan, Assistant Professor, and coordinator of MPhil served as the anchor for the smooth conduct of the event. He introduced the aspirants to the history of Ziauddin University and discussed the student policies.

Professor Dr. Sumaira Imran Farooqui, the Principal of ZCRS, was then invited to address the new batch. The interactive session was dynamically addressed by Dr. Amna Amir Khan, who congratulated the new batch for taking another step forward in their personal and professional development in the field of rehabilitation sciences.

Mr. Minhaj, a representative of the IT department, also trained the students on the student portal and the handling of their accounts for academic activities. The event concluded with a photography session and hi-tea.

For more information, contact:
Ziauddin University
4/B, Shahrah-e-Ghalib, Block 6,
Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35862937-9
Email: info@zu.edu.pk
Website: https://zu.edu.pk

Karachi, December 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Two (2) days hands on certified workshop on Care and Use of Small Lab Animals for post graduate students and faculty members was conducted by Department of Molecular Medicine and Research on 10th and 11th November 2022 at Cell Biology and Histology Lab, MDRL-2, Ziauddin University, Clifton Campus.

Dr. Abdul Hameed started the program with the welcome address and recitation from the Holy Quran. The most significant and motivational talk by the Executive Director Research and HOD Molecular Medicine, Prof. Dr. Talat Mirza highlighted the importance of this workshop. She emphasized on the importance of learning the use of animals for drug designing and development.

Workshop began with the lecture on Laboratory Biosafety delivered by Dr. Aneel Roy Bhagwani followed by video session on Care, Handling and Use of Small Lab Animals, animal safe work practice (SWP), facilitated by Dr. Abdul Hameed. A lecture and video session were also carried out on common routes of drug administration by Dr. Aneel.

Dr. Rehan Ahmed Siddiqui delivered a talk on Development of Human Disease Models on Animals. He showed various histological slides of different animal model of diseases on which he and his team are currently working in Cell Biology and Histology Lab. On the same day, hands on training was given to the attendees on how to handle the animals with care and how to inject the doses via different routes.

On day 2 of this workshop, a lecture on awareness session for proper SOPs and PPEs to protect human, animal and, lab environment during animal experiments was delivered by Dr. Kevin Borges followed by hands on training on animal euthanasia, dissection and organ harvesting was carried out by all four facilitators in four groups of participants.

Extensive knowledge and practical skills were imparted through the lectures, video sessions and interactive sessions along with the hands-on training for animal handling and dissection, from the expert facilitators Dr. Rehan, Dr. Abdul Hameed, Dr. Aneel and Dr. Kevin.

The two days productive activity was concluded with the wrap up session by Dr. Talat Mirza. Prof. Dr. Abbas Zafar, Dean FHS, Ziauddin University addressed to the participants, congratulated the organizers for the successful event. He closed the session after taking feedback from the participants and distribution of shields to the organizers and certificates to the participants.

For more information, contact:
Ziauddin University
4/B, Shahrah-e-Ghalib, Block 6,
Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35862937-9
Email: info@zu.edu.pk
Website: https://zu.edu.pk

Karachi, December 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Department of Molecular Medicine and Department of Research conducted a hands-on workshop on the Fundamentals and Applications of Cell Culture on 13th and 14th December, 2022. The aim of the workshop was to equip the participants with basic cell culture techniques including harvesting, sub culturing, seeding, cryopreservation, revival, drug preparation, and cytotoxicity assays.

The program commenced with a recitation from Holy Quran. Dr. Yamna Khurshid welcomed the participants and highlighted the significance of cell culture in the research. The keynote lecture highlighting the clinical applications of cell culture was delivered by Executive Director Research, Prof. Dr. Talat Mirza. Dr. Shumaila Usman followed forward to give the participants an introduction to the cell culture. The participants were then provided hands-on experience in sub-culturing, counting, seeding, and drug preparations by Dr. Shumaila Usman, Dr. Rehan Imad, and Dr. Yamna Khurshid.

On day second, Dr. Yamna Khurshid further broadened the understanding of the participants on
Invitro cytotoxicity and cell viability assays. The lecture was followed by hands-on sessions on drug treatment and MTT assay.

The workshop ended with a thought-provoking and energizing lecture on recent advances in cell culture by an invited speaker from the Aga Khan University Dr. Mati Ur Rehman. The participants shared that they gained new insight and valuable knowledge which will help them in designing and developing their research projects.

For more information, contact:
Ziauddin University
4/B, Shahrah-e-Ghalib, Block 6,
Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35862937-9
Email: info@zu.edu.pk
Website: https://zu.edu.pk

Karachi, December 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):The workshop on Research Methodology was organized by the Registrar office through the Department of Research in collaboration with the Directorate of Educational Development (DED) and Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) from 22nd to 25th November, 2022. This workshop has been designed to promote the professional development of the faculty with capacity building in research and enhanced productivity.

The multidisciplinary participants represented over 10 departments of ZU including the College of Eastern Medicine, ZUFONAM, Medical Technology, CSLHS, FLAHS, Pharmacy, Medical and Dental Colleges. The program started with the greatest name of Allah and a welcome address by Dr. Yamna Khurshid. The keynote lecture highlighting the significance of the workshop and research process was delivered by Executive Director of Research, Dr. Talat Mirza.

The first two days of the workshop were dedicated to qualitative and quantitative research, critical literature review, literature search, educational research, systematic review and meta-analysis and scientific writing including synopsis, thesis and manuscript and facilitated by Dr. Talat Mirza, Dr. Kiran Hashmi, Dr. Zil-e-Rubab, Dr. Amna Aamir, Dr. Syeda Rakhshanda, Dr. Saeeda Baig, Dr. Farah Ahmed and Mr. Shiraz Khurshid.

The third day was devoted and conducted by Dr. Zulfiqar Umrani, Director ORIC and Mr. Ali Haider. They provided adequate knowledge about the ZU research and innovation ecosystem and grant writing. The Honorable Vice Chancellor, Dr. Irfan Hyder delivered an intellectually stimulating and thought-provoking lecture promoting and advocating research culture in ZU.

On day fourth, the first session on Endnote was conducted by Dr. Rehan Imad. Dr. Farah Ahmed, delivered a lecture on statistical methods followed forward by Dr. S. Hasan Danish hands-on session on SPSS. The participants’ feedback was overwhelmingly favourable and encouraging. They appreciated the efforts of the facilitators and organizers. They acknowledged that they gained valuable knowledge which will help them in their research.

For more information, contact:
Ziauddin University
4/B, Shahrah-e-Ghalib, Block 6,
Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35862937-9
Email: info@zu.edu.pk
Website: https://zu.edu.pk

Karachi, November 24, 2022 (PPI-OT):The 5th Annual National Conference on International Day of Medical Physics was held on Saturday 19 November 2022. The event was held in collaboration with the Pakistan Organization of Medical Physicists (POMP), IDMP and PNRA. Dr. Ammad Hussain was the chief guest at the event.

For more information, contact:
Ziauddin University
4/B, Shahrah-e-Ghalib, Block 6,
Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35862937-9
Email: info@zu.edu.pk
Website: https://zu.edu.pk

Karachi, November 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Directorate of Educational Development at Ziauddin University is conducting a six-month blended learning certificate course to help faculty engaged in the field of health professions education to enhance their skills and knowledge.

For more information, contact:
Ziauddin University
4/B, Shahrah-e-Ghalib, Block 6,
Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35862937-9
Email: info@zu.edu.pk
Website: https://zu.edu.pk