Public Awareness Program
Public Awareness Seminars 2021
61th Public Awareness Seminar on “Diabetes in Ramadan”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Farhat Bashir, Department of Medicine, Assistant Dean-Clinical Science, Clinical Coordinator, United Medical and Dental College, Karachi, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on April 7, 2021 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
60th Public Awareness Seminar on “Karachi Cancer Registry”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Shahid Pervez, M.B.B.S, DCP (London), Ph. D. (Histopath, London); FCPS (Histopath PK), FRCPath (UK) Professor and Consultant Histopathologist, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University, Pakistan, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on January 13, 2021 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
60th Public Awareness Seminar on “Karachi Cancer Registry”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Shahid Pervez, M.B.B.S, DCP (London), Ph. D. (Histopath, London); FCPS (Histopath PK), FRCPath (UK) Professor and Consultant Histopathologist, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University, Pakistan, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on January 13, 2021 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
Public Awareness Seminars 2020
59th Public Awareness Seminar on “Breast Cancer”, delivered by Dr. Zubaida Qazi, President of Pink Pakistan Trust, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on November 25, 2020 at Prof. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Auditorium, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
58th Public Awareness Seminar on “Fever in COVID Pandemic: Endemic Infections must not be overlooked”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Bushra Jamil Ali, Professor at Aga Khan University, and President Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Society of Pakistan (MMIDSP), organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on September 25, 2020 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
57th Public Awareness Seminar on “Self-Medication”, delivered by Dr. Ruqaiya Qureshi, Pharmevo Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on February 21, 2020 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
56th Public Awareness Seminar on “Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) and Preventive Strategies”, delivered by Dr. Muhammad Rashid, Senior Research Officer, National Institute of Virology, ICCBS, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on February 7, 2020 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
55th Public Awareness Seminar on “Breast Cancer”, delivered by Dr. Rufina Soomro, Head of Department General Surgery, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on February 2, 2020 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
58th Public Awareness Seminar on “Fever in COVID Pandemic: Endemic Infections must not be overlooked”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Bushra Jamil Ali, Professor at Aga Khan University, and President Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Society of Pakistan (MMIDSP), organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on September 25, 2020 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
57th Public Awareness Seminar on “Self-Medication”, delivered by Dr. Ruqaiya Qureshi, Pharmevo Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on February 21, 2020 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
56th Public Awareness Seminar on “Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) and Preventive Strategies”, delivered by Dr. Muhammad Rashid, Senior Research Officer, National Institute of Virology, ICCBS, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on February 7, 2020 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
55th Public Awareness Seminar on “Breast Cancer”, delivered by Dr. Rufina Soomro, Head of Department General Surgery, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on February 2, 2020 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
Public Awareness Seminars - 2019
51st Public Awareness Seminar on "Strategies for Eliminating Viral Hepatitis from Pakistan", to observe World Hepatitis Day 2019, will be delivered by Prof. Dr. S. M. Wasim Jafri MRCP (UK), FRCP(Glasgow, London, Edinburgh), Professor and Associate Dean, Chair Department of Professional Ed. Hepatologist, and Consultant Gastroentrologist, Aga Khan University, on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical & Biological Sciences, University of Karachi.
Public Awareness Seminars - 2018
Series of Webinar entitled, “Women in Science: Chemical Safety And Security”, jointly organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan, The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and CRDF Global, conducted at Prof. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Auditorium, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi on March 7 and 8, 2018.
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41st Public Awareness Seminar on “Common Dental Problems and their Prevention”, delivered by Dr. Farhan Raza Khan, Consultant, Operative Dentistry, President, Pakistan Association for Dental Research (IADR-Pakistan), Service Line Chief of Dental Clinics, and Head of the Dental Section, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi
42nd Public Awareness Seminar on “Common Mental Health Problems: An Awareness about Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Approaches”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Uzma Ali, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of the Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Pakistan, Vice President of Pakistan Council of Clinical Psychology, President (Sindh Chapter) of Pakistan Association of Clinical Psychology, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on Friday, March 30, 2018 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
42nd Public Awareness Seminar on “Common Mental Health Problems: An Awareness about Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Approaches”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Uzma Ali, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of the Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Pakistan, Vice President of Pakistan Council of Clinical Psychology, President (Sindh Chapter) of Pakistan Association of Clinical Psychology, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on Friday, March 30, 2018 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
43rd Public Awareness Seminar on “Emotional Literacy in Science Communication”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Joachim W. Herzig, Ph.D, D.Sc, Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, at Johannes Gutenberg University, Germany, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
44th Public Awareness Seminar on “University–Industry Relationship”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Joachim W. Herzig, Ph.D, D.Sc, Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology Psychology, Faculty of Medicine at Johannes Gutenberg University, Germany, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on Friday, April 27, 2018 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
45th Public Awareness Seminar on “Recent Advances in Ecosystem Development”, delivered by Dr. Syed Nasir Mahmood, Inspector General of Forests, Ministry of Climate Change, Islamabad, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Prof. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Auditorium, ICCBS, University of Karachi
45th Public Awareness Seminar on “Recent Advances in Ecosystem Development”, delivered by Dr. Syed Nasir Mahmood, Inspector General of Forests, Ministry of Climate Change, Islamabad, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Prof. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Auditorium, ICCBS, University of Karachi
46th Public Awareness Seminar on “Ramadan and Health Issues”, delivered by Prof. Dr. S. M. Wasim Jafri, Professor & Associate Dean, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Prof. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Auditorium, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
47th Public Awareness Seminar on “Environment, Health, and Development”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Zafar Fatmi (MBBS; PhD (UK); FCPS (CM), Head, Environmental and Occupational Health & Injuries Unit, Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University) organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
Online Webinar series entitled, “Chemical Safety and Security in Pharmaceutical and Other Interdisciplinary Chemistry Laboratories”, jointly organized by International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS, Pakistan), Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and international partners (Sandia National Laboratories and CRDF Global, USA) in International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi on November 12 and 15, 2018.
47th Public Awareness Seminar on “Environment, Health, and Development”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Zafar Fatmi (MBBS; PhD (UK); FCPS (CM), Head, Environmental and Occupational Health & Injuries Unit, Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University) organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
Online Webinar series entitled, “Chemical Safety and Security in Pharmaceutical and Other Interdisciplinary Chemistry Laboratories”, jointly organized by International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS, Pakistan), Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and international partners (Sandia National Laboratories and CRDF Global, USA) in International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi on November 12 and 15, 2018.
48th Public Awareness Seminar on “Stress and Related Health Disorders”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Afridi, M.B.B.S., M.C.P.S. Psych (Pak); F.C.P.S. Psych (Pak); F.R.C.P (Ireland) Dean, JPMC (Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre), Karachi, Pakistan, Dean, JSMU (Jinnah Sindh Medical University), Karachi. Chairman, Faculty of Psychiatry, JSMU, Karachi Head, Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, JPMC, President, Pakistan, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi.
Public Awareness Seminars - 2017
37th Public Awareness Seminar on “The Recent Outbreak of Chikungunya in Pakistan”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Bushra Jamil Ali MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRCP (UK), FACP, Professor and Section Head, Adult Infectious Diseases, AKUH; Service Line Chief, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Infectious Diseases, AKUH, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Science on Friday, February 3, 2017 at PCMD , International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi.
38th Public Awareness Seminar on “Kidney Diseases, Causes, and Basic Information”, delivered by Dr. Syed Mansoor Ahmed Shah, M.R.C.P. (UK), Consultant Nephrology and General Medicine, South City Hospital and at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences on Friday, April 21, 2017 at PCMD, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi.
39th Public Awareness Seminar on “Mental Health Awareness and Treatment”, delivered by Dr. Ayesha Ali, M.cD, M.MSc, B.BSc, MBA, MD, Minister- Reiki Master, Creator of LTTCP Therapy, President: CBC Healing Together (Non-profit Organization), President: Reddax Business Group Inc. Canada, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences on Friday, May 26, 2017 at PCMD, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi.
40th Public Awareness Seminar on “Thyroid”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Tasnim Ahsan MBBS (Dow), MRCP (UK), FRCP (Glasg), FRCP (Edin), FRCP (Lon) Professor of Medicine, Endocrinologist, Internist, and Educator, Dean Faculty of Endocrinology, College of Physicians & Surgeons; Former Executive Director (CEO) and Head of the Department of Medicine, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Karachi, organized by Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences on Wednesday, December 14, 2017 at PCMD, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi.
Public Awareness Program 2016
- Online lecture entitled, “The Role of Diet in Diabetes and Hypertension”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Tasneem Ahsan, Dean, Faculty of Endocrinology at College of Physicians & Surgeons, Former Executive Director, and Head of Department of Medicine at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi,on January 18, 2016.
- Online lecture entitled, “Awareness on Hepatitis B & C”, delivered by Dr. Laila Rizvi, Executive Director, The Health Foundation on February 3, 2016.
- Online lecture entitled, “Science Education and R&D for Innovation in OIC Countries”, delivered by Excellency Prof. Dr. Adnan Badran, , VC of University of Petra, Amman, Jordan at Prof. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Auditorium, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi,on February 10, 2016.
- Online lecture entitled, “On Scientific Method: Some Philosophical and Historical Considerations”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Syed Noman Ul Haq, Professor and Advisor, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, Chair, Library Committee, IBA Karachi,on March 17, 2016.
- Online lecture entitled, “Kidney Disease- Risk Factors and Prevention”, delivered by Dr. Syed Mansoor Ahmed Shah, M.R.C.P.(UK), Consultant Nephrology and General Medicine, on April 29, 2016.
- Online lecture entitled, “Hepatitis and its Prevention”, delivered by Prof. Dr. S. M. Wasim Jafri, Professor and Associate Dean, Chairman Department of Professional Education, Hepatologist, and Consultant Gastroenterologist, on August 26, 2016.
- Online lecture entitled, “Fight Obesity- Web Portal”, delivered by Dr. Masood Jawaid, Assistant Professor Surgery and in-charge e-Learning, Dow University of Health Sciences, on September 7, 2016.
Public Awareness Program 2015
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Online lecture entitled “Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Psychological Disorders”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Afridi, Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC), Karachi, on February 18, 2015.
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Online lecture entitled “Polio: What is it? How does it afflict and can we get rid of it?”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Iqbal Ahmad Memon, Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics, Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for Girls; Faculty member at the Agha Khan University of Health Sciences, Karachi, on March 3, 2015.
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Online lecture entitled “Prevention for the Heart”, delivered by Dr. Asad Pathan, Consultant Cardiologist, Director Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Interventional Cardiology at Tabba Heart Institute, Karachi, on April 22, 2015.
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Online lecture entitled “Epilepsy”, delivered by Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui, Certified Epileptologist, Honorary Professor of Neurophysiology at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC), Faculty & Consultant at Aga Khan University Hospital and Neurocare Institute, Karachi, on May 20, 2015.
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Online lecture entitled “Diabetes”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Abdul Basit, Professor of Medicine at Baqai Medical University, and Director, Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology, Karachi, University of Karachi, on August 26, 2015.
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Online lecture entitled “Living with Disabilities”, delivered by Mr. Amjad Siddiqi, executive committee member of Pakistan Investors and an active member of National and International Handicapped Welfare Organizations, on September 21, 2015.
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Online lecture entitled “Archaeological Research on the Indus Civilization in Southern Pakistan: Contribution of the Pakistani-French Mission (1958-2015)”, delivered by Dr. Aurore Didier (Director, French Archaeological Mission), on December 4, 2015.
Public Awareness Program 2014
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An online lecture entitled, “Neurological Disorders” delivered by Dr. Muhammad Saleem Ilyas, Professor of Neurology and Director (Medical & Allied), Professional Development Centre, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi jointly on March 13, 2014.
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An offline lecture entitled, “Breast Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment”, delivered by Dr. Sumaira Amir, Biochemist and Cancer Biologist at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of the University of California Davis (UC Davis), USA on August 19, 2014.
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An online lecture entitled, “Coronary Artery Disease; Its Causes, Presentation, Treatment Options and Preventive Measures of the Disease” delivered by Dr. Mudassir Iqbal Dar, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences and The Indus Hospital, Karachi on September 10, 2014.
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An online lecture entitled, “Oral Health”, delivered by Dr. Mohammad Rafique Moosa, Assistant Professor, Baqai Medical University, Karachion December 4, 2014.