Day: November 17, 2021

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The Department of Molecular Medicine and Department of Research conducted a hands-on workshop on the Fundamentals and Applications of Cell Culture on 9^th and 10^th November, 2021. The aim of the workshop was to equip the participants with basic cell culture techniques including harvesting, sub culturing, seeding, cryopreservation and cytotoxicity assays. The participants represented over 5 reputed organizations including Dow University of Health Sciences, SZABIST, University of Karachi and Defense Science and Technology Organization (DESTO).

The program commenced with the recitation from Holy Quran. Dr. Yamna Khurshid welcomed the participants and highlighted the significance of cell culture in the research and pharmaceutical industry. The keynote lecture emphasizing the clinical applications of cell culture was delivered by Executive Director Research, Prof. Dr. Talat Mirza. The Program Coordinator, Dr. Rehan Imad followed forward to give the participants a basic understanding of the terminologies and techniques used in cell culture. The participants were then provided hands-on experience in sub-culturing, plating and reagent preparations by Dr. Rehan Imad, Dr. Abdul Hameed and Dr. Yamna Khurshid. A thought provoking and extremely worthy lecture on fundamentals and utilization of cell culture in designing research projects was conducted by Dr. Shamim Mushtaq.

On day second, Dr. Rehan Imad further broadened the understanding of the participants on the preparation of compounds/drugs and dilutions. He also conducted hands on sessions on drug treatment and MTT assay. Dr. Yamna Khurshid proceeded further and delivered a lecture on In-vitro cytotoxicity and cell viability assay followed by Dr. Abdul Hameed enlightening lecture on primary cell culture modules in advanced research. The participants shared that they gained new insight and valuable knowledge which will help them in designing and developing their research projects. The certificates were distributed among the participants after taking the quiz.

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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 & Commercialization (ORIC) from 2^nd to 5^th November, 2021. This workshop has been designed to promote the professional development of the faculty with capacity building in research, enhanced productivity and to improve university ranking. The multidisciplinary participants represented over 10 departments of ZU including College of Eastern Medicine, Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Biotechnology, Gynecology & Obstetrics, ZFOP, ZCOMS, ZCON, ZH, Medical and Dental Colleges.

The program started with the greatest name of Allah and welcome address by Dr. Yamna Khurshid. The keynote lecture highlighting the significance of the workshop and research process was delivered by Executive Director Research, Dr. Talat Mirza. The first two days of the workshop were dedicated to qualitative & quantitative research, literature search, endnote and scientific writing including synopsis, thesis and manuscript and facilitated by Dr. Talat Mirza, Dr. Fauzia Shamim, Dr. Syeda Rakhshanda, Dr. Saeeda Baig, Dr. Shamim Mushtaq, Dr. Rehan Imad, Dr. Farah Ahmed and Mr. Shiraz Khurshid.

On day third, the first session was conducted by Dr. Iram Khursheed underpinning the important characteristics of educational research and types of researches on the basis of application in education. The educational research methods were further enhanced by Dr. Syeda Rakhshanda. Dr. Farah Ahmed and Dr. S. Hasan Danish followed forward to explain the available statistical methods and their utilization using SPSS.

The fourth day was devoted and conducted by Dr. Zulfiqar Umrani, Director ORIC and his team, Engr. Arbaz Adil and Ms. Ambreen Muzammil. They provided adequate knowledge about the ZU research & innovation ecosystem, research for impact, linkages & outreach 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. The workshop ended on an energizing and motivating session by an invited speaker Dr. Bilal Ahmed, ORIC Director at SZABIST.

The feedback provided by the participants was highly encouraging and positive for the coverage of all important and generic subject areas of research in minimum time. The participants appreciated the efforts of the organizers. They shared that such workshops are effective and valuable for faculty development and need to be promoted further for more specialized areas.

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