1st International Research Conference HITEC-IMS

The 1^st International Research Conference organized by HITEC-Institute of Medical Sciences was held with great success, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s journey towards academic and research excellence. The event was graced by the esteemed Chief Guest, Maj Gen (R) Muhammad Aslam, whose presence added prestige to the occasion.

 

With the theme focused on advancing medical science through research and collaboration, the conference brought together more than 200 participants from 25 medical and dental colleges across Pakistan. Over 100 oral and poster presentations were submitted, showcasing innovative research and emerging scientific trends especially  from students, and young researchers

A major highlight of the event was the presence of distinguished international speakers, who delivered insightful presentations on diverse and timely topics:

 

Dr. Asma Naseer Cheema, MBBS, MPhil, PhD

Research Associate, Department of Human Genetics, School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, USA

Topic: Mastering Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis

 

Dr. Faisal Ali, BSc Computer Systems Engg (GIKI), MSc (University of Edinburgh, UK), PhD in Advanced Machine Learning and Bioinformatics (Aalto University School of Science, Finland)

Associate Director and Global AI Product Development Lead, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, London, UK

Topic: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help in Patient Deterioration Prediction

 

Prof. Abdul Samad Khan, FADM, BDS, MSc, PhD, FHEA, FDSRCPS (Glasg)

Professor of Dental Biomaterials, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Topic: Dental Research in Pakistan: Prospects, Challenges, and Recommendations

 

Dr. Majid Shafiq, MD, MPH

Medical Director, Harvard’s Mass General Brigham Hospital System, USA

Topic: Conducting Impactful Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Best Practices

 

 

The conference also featured two valuable workshops that added a practical dimension to the learning experience:

 

An On-campus SPSS workshop titled “Evidence through Analysis: Hands-On SPSS Workshop for Emerging Researchers”, which provided participants with practical data analysis skills.

 

An Online post-conference workshop conducted in collaboration with BMY-Health Canada titled “Best Practices for Ethical Review Committees”, aimed at strengthening the ethical framework of research practices.

The Student Research Society played a vital role in the planning and execution of the conference, alongside other student societies of HITEC-IMS, contributing significantly to its overall success.

 

The 1^st International Research Conference at HITEC-IMS was a celebration of knowledge, collaboration, and innovation, and it laid a strong foundation for future academic endeavors. We extend our sincere appreciation to all speakers, participants, organizers, and partners for their invaluable contributions in making this event a remarkable success.