021-34412679
Symposium2025@lnh.edu.pk
021-34412679
Symposium2025@lnh.edu.pk
“Pakistan’s Healthcare Conundrum – Balancing Cost, Quality and Technology”
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Irshad Waheed (CPSP, KHI)
Dr. Zahid Habib (LNH, KHI)
Prof. Dr Syed Sheeraz Ur Rahman (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 08:45 | Welcome Address. Dr Faisal Siddiqi (LNH,KHI) |
08:45 – 09:00 | Surgery for colorectal cancer –Is There A Right Approach? Dr. Inam Pal (AKUH, KHI) |
09:00 – 09:15 | Robotic colorectal surgery –Turkish Experience. Dr. Afag Aghewa (Turkey) |
09:15 – 09:30 | Feasibility of robotic hernia repair –A local perspective. Dr Shahriyar Ghazanfar (DUHS, KHI) |
09:30 – 09:45 | Laparoscopic approach in inguinal hernia (elective and emergency setting). Dr Deniz Atasoy (Turkey) |
09:45 – 09:50 | Fluorescence angiography use and intracorporeal anastomosis in robotic colorectal surgery. Dr Volkan Ozben (Turkey) |
| Improving the quality of operative notes of lap cholecystectomy using procedure specific proforma Dr Faaiz Rasheed ( MMI, KHI ) |
10:00 – 10:10 | Role of inflammatory markers in colorectal carcinoma. Dr Aisha Masroor Bhatti (LUMHS, HYD) |
10:10 – 10:20 | Distal Limb feeding in ileostomy reversal. Dr Madiha Haroon (LNH, KHI) |
| Panel Discussion |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Naseem Salahuddin (IHHN, KHI)
Dr Shamim Behram (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Muhammad Owais Khan (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 08:45 | Welcome Address. Dr. Muhammad Owais Khan (LNH, KHI) |
08:45 – 09:05 | Neglected Tropical Diseases. Prof. Dr Naseem Salahuddin (IHHN, KHI) |
09:05 – 09:30 | The Presentation and Management of Mucormycosis – Guidelines Review and Implementation in Pakistan Dr. Amir Qazi (IHHN, KHI) |
09:30 – 09:45 | Genetic Link between VDR Polymorphism and Leprosy Severity: Effect of Foci and Apal Polymorphism on the Disease. Ms. Urooj Alam (KIBGE, KHI) |
09:45 – 10:00 | Aspergillus Endocarditis: A rare presentation of Invasive Aspergillosis. Mr. Muhammad Saad Abbas (AKUH, KHI) |
10:00 – 10:30 | Panel Discussion |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Mosavir Ansarie
Dr. Zafar Ahmed (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Areeba Hassan (LNH, KHI)
08:35 – 08:50 | Introduction and management of Stable COPD. Dr. Khola (LNH, KHI) |
08:50 – 09:10 | Management of Exacerbations of COPD Dr. Syed Tabish Rehman (LNH, KHI) |
09:10 – 09:30 | Prevention of COPD Dr. Javaid A Khan (AKUH, KHI) |
| 09:30 – 09:50 | COPD Management Beyond Medicine Dr. Sohail Akhter (IHHN, KHI) |
09:50 – 10:00 | Inhaled therapies for cough resolution in acute bronchitis: single center cohort from Pakistan. Dr. Umama (AKUH,KHI) |
10:00 – 10:10 | Incidental Findings of Nocardiosis Pulmonary Infection: A case series from a tertiary care center in Karachi Dr. Pirya Bai (LNH, KHI) |
10:10 – 10:20 | Coexisting tuberculosis and polyangitis with granulomatosis: A case report. Dr. Hira Shaique (LNH, KHI) |
10:20 – 10:30 | QnA and Panel discussion |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Aziza Shad, MD (USA)
Dr. Muhammad Arshad (LNH, KHI)
Dr Miray Hasan (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 08:50 | Introduction to Research Ethics and Protocol Writing. Dr Saeed Akhtar (LNH, KHI) |
08:50 – 09:10 | How to Draft a Consent Form: How and Why? Ms. Zohra Javed (LNH, KHI) |
09:10 – 09:30 | Reviewing a protocol – What ERC looks at? Prof. Dr. Lubna Kamani (LNH, KHI) |
09:30 – 10:15 | Panel Discussion Penalists: Dr. Aziza Shad (USA), Dr. Muhammad Arshad (LNH), Dr. Syed Mukkaram Ali (LNH), Dr Robyna Irshad Khan (AKUH) |
10:15 – 10:30 | QnA |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Panelist
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Azeemuddin (AKUH, KHI)
Prof. Dr. Kamal Yousuf (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Rabia Gilani (LNH, KHI)
Dr Nadeem Siddiqui (AKUH, KHI), Dr Misbah Tahir (LNH, KHI), Dr. Syed Hammad Alam (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 08:40 | Introduction of invitees. Dr Rabia Gilani (LNH, KHI) |
08:40 – 08:45 | Welcome address. Prof. Dr. Kamal Yousuf (LNH, KHI) |
08:45 – 09:00 | Continuity of Quality Care & Patient’s Safety. Dr. Syed Hammad Alam (LNH, KHI) |
09:00 – 09:10 | Panel Discussion |
09:10 – 09:25 | Overview of Human Factor & Its Impact on Clinical Practice. Dr. Zia ur Rehman. (AKUH, KHI) |
09:25 – 09:35 | Panel Discussion |
09:35 – 09:50 | “Measures & Monitoring of Quality Care in Health Care Unit” Dr. Rabia Gilani (LNH, KHI) |
09:50 – 10:00 | Panel Discussion |
10:00 – 10:15 | “Understanding Clinical Quality Registry. Dr. Amna Riaz (AKUH, KHI) |
10:15 – 10:20 | Points to ponder. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Azeemuddin (AKUH, KHI) |
10:20 – 10:25 | Best Poster Selection by Panelist. Dr. Syed Hammad Alam. (LNH, KHI) |
10:25 -10:30 | Vote of Thanks. Prof. Dr. Kamal Yousuf (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Mr. Syed Hassan Abbas (LNH, KHI)
Dr Raman Kumar (LNH, KHI)
Ms. Samreen Qureshi/ Ms. Tooba Jabbar (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 09:15 | Implementing collaborative, parent lead Occupational therapy home programs (OTHPS) In the Pakistani context Ms. Asma Khalid |
09:15 – 09:50 | Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions in Post cancer Survivors Ms. Syeda Zeenat Fatima Rizvi |
09:50 – 10:30 | Exploring facilitators’ vs. barriers to introduce Occupational therapy practice in an acute trauma center in Sindh. Ms. Fasiha Shah |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Prof. Dr. Najmul Islam (AKUH, KHI)
Dr. Samar Abbas (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 08:55 | Obesity related co-morbidities Prof. Najam ul Islam (AKUH, KHI) |
09:00 – 09:25 | Gut micro biota and Obesity Dr. Samar Abbas Jaffri (LNH, KHI) |
09:30 – 09:38 | Prevalence of obesity / overweight among medical interns, officers and postgraduate in a tertiary care hospital, Karachi. Dr. Tooba Sardar (LNH,KHI) |
09:40 – 09:48 | Association between unhealthy lifestyle and hormonal imbalance symptoms in women with lean polycystic ovarian syndrome VS healthy females: A case control study in Pakistan. Dr. Ramsha Abdul Qadir (JNH, KHI) |
09:50 – 09:58 | Impact of intermittent fasting and starvation on the immune response in Murine Models. Mr. Muhammad Irfan Akbar (SHB, KHI) |
10:00 – 10:08 | Nutrition significantly impacts cognitive function and productivity, especially among high-demand populations like students and working adults. Ms. Syeda Ayesha Ali (Hamdard University, KHI) |
09:35 – 09:50 | QnA Session |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Dr Nargis Anjum (KMU, KHI)
Prof.Dr.Hafeez ul Hassan (LNMC, KHI)
08:30 – 08:35 | Opening remarks. Dr Nargis Anjum (KMU, KHI) |
08:35 – 08:40 | Welcome address. Prof.Dr.Hafeez ul Hassan (LNMC, KHI) |
08:40 – 08:55 | Importance of vitamin D, from bones to beyond. Prof.Rehana Rehman |
08:55 – 09:10 | Physiology of stress. Prof.Shazia Shakoor |
09:10 – 09:20 | Association of Visfatin gene polymorphism in obesity relate metabolic disorders among Pakistani population: a case control study. Dr. Humaira Masood (Al-Tibri MC, KHI) |
09:20 – 09:30 | How spectrum of endocrine disorder link with Beta Intermedia genotype. Dr.ShahJabeen (FRPMC, KHI) |
09:30 – 09:40 | Antioxidant effect of ghrelin on nicotine induced renal tissue damage in mice. Dr. Aqsa Jabeen (LNMC) |
09:40 – 09:50 | Evaluation of STWEAK levels to predict Pre eclampsia in early pregnancy. Dr.Sana Kashif (FRPMC, KHI) |
09:50 – 10:00 | Relation of serum high sensitivity C – reactive protein levels with Non-Alcoholic Fatty liver disease. Dr.Hina Taimur Qureshi (LNMC, KHI) |
10:00 – 10:05 | QnA Session |
10:05 – 10:15 | Scientific Discussion on PRP. Dr.Rubina Ghani (JMDC, KHI) |
10:15 -10:30 | Vote of Thanks. Prof. Dr Karimullah Makki (LNMC, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Dr. Khalid Mustafa (BUMDC, KHI)
Prof. Dr. Tabassum Zehra (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 09:15 | Drosophila melanogaster: Model for Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Hussain (DUHS, KHI) |
09:15 – 09:30 | Impact of educational intervention on awareness of antimicrobial use and resistance among undergraduate medical students. Prof. Dr. Tahira Zamir (KIMS, KHI) |
09:30 – 09:45 | Voyage of battling the burgeoning resistance: Discovery of thiourea as a novel inhibitor of Salmonella typhi A2 macroglobulin; An In-silico and Invitro study. Dr. Kauser Moin Mirza (ZMC, KHI) |
09:45 – 10:00 | Morphological changes in the experimental model of polycystic ovary syndrome and effects of vitamin D treatment. Dr. Arfa Azhar (AKU, KHI) |
10:00 – 10:15 | Liposomal based thymoquinone nanoformulation prevents D-Galactose Induced Neurodegeneration in vitro. Dr. M.Owais Ismail (ZMC, KHI) |
10:15 – 10:30 | QnA Session |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Professor Dr. Ather Enam (AKUH, KHI)
Dr Sobia Rafiq (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 08:40 | Welcome address. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Naqvi (LNH, KHI) |
08:40 – 08:55 | Neuro-oncology research in low middle income countries. Professor Dr. Ather Enam (AKUH, KHI) |
08:55 – 09:10 | The Silent Pandemic of AMR and Innovations in the Fight Against Resistance. Professor Dr. Kashif Ali (SZABIST, KHI) |
09:10 – 09:20 | Genetic and Epigenetic Risks Associated with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) in Pakistan. Dr Saima Salim (KIBGE, KHI) |
09:20 – 09:30 | Genetic and functional dissection of rare neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr Ambrin Fatima (AKUH, KHI) |
09:30 – 09:40 | Drosophila melanogaster: Modelling Molecular Pathology of Human Diseases. Professor Dr. Mushtaq Hussain (DUHS, KHI) |
09:40 – 09:50 | Unraveling the Molecular Complexity of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Translational Approach. Dr Sitwat Zehra (KIBGE, KHI) |
09:50 – 10:00 | Sculpting multi-epitope vaccine against Monkeypox viral strains using Immunoinformatics. Dr Javeria Aijaz/Dr. Zaira Rehman (IHHN, KHI) |
10:00 – 10:10 | A family trio study to investigate the role of GABRB3 polymorphism in autism-related silent seizures. Ms. Sana Khawer (KU, KHI) |
10:10 – 10:20 | Exploring the genetic insights of JAK-STAT pathway genes in the progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis: An in-vivo study. Dr. Maham Ghouri (KIBGE, KHI) |
10:20 – 10:30 | Creating chimeric-antigen receptors (CAR) T cells against B-Cell leukemic cancers. Mr. Shakir Hussain (IHHN, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Abdul Manan Junejo (JSMU, KHI)
Dr Fahd Naseem (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Shafaq Waqar (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 08:35 | Introduction of invitees. Ms. Rabiya-Tul-Islam (LNH, KHI) |
08:35 – 08:45 | Welcome address. Prof. Abdul Manan Junejo (JSMU, KHI) |
08:45 – 09:10 | Different modes of treatment for chronic renal failure. Dr Ayesha Ejaz. (JSMU, KHI) |
09:10 – 09:35 | Fundamentals and complications of hemodialysis for patients with renal failure. Dr Fahd Naseem (LNH, KHI) |
09:35 – 10:00 | Experience of a dialysis technologist in a tertiary care hospital. Ms Rabiya-Tul-Islam (LNH, KHI) |
10:00 – 10:20 | Panel Discussion |
10:20 – 10:25 | Vote of thanks. Dr Fahd Naseem (LNH, KHI) |
10:25 – 10:30 | Closing remarks. Prof. Abdul Manan Junejo (JSMU, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. S Farjad Sultan (DUHS ,KHI)
Dr. Zunairah Rais (LNH, KHI)
Ms Shumaila (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 08:35 | Introduction of invitees. Ms Shumaila (LNH, KHI) |
08:35 – 08:45 | Welcome address. Dr. Zunairah Rais (LNH, KHI) |
08:45 – 09:10 | The future of critical care: optimizing technologies and healthcare system- The local Perspective. Dr Zunaira Rias (LNH, KHI) |
09:10 – 09:30 | The future of critical care: optimizing technologies and healthcare system- The International Perspective. Dr. M. Naveed (KSA) |
09:30 – 09:45 | PaO2 Ratio in Dengue and its impact on patients FiO2 11:00am. Ms. Rabiya (LNH, KHI) |
09:45 – 10:00 | Outcome of Patients being subjected to NIV for acute respiratory failure. Ms. Areeba Naveed (LNH, KHI) |
10:00 – 10:15 | Impact of Protocol Directed and Non-Protocol directed: weaning from Mechanical Ventilation among post-operative Patients. Ms. Asra Malik (DUHS, KHI) |
10:15 – 10:30 | Importance of Interpretation of Ventilator waveform graphics to improve patient’s outcomes. Ms. Shagufta Yasmeen (SIUT, KHI) |
10:30 – 10:35 | Vote of thanks. Dr Zunaira Rias (LNH, KHI) |
10:35 – 10:40 | Closing remarks. Dr S. Farida Sultan (DUHS, KHI) |
11:00 – 11:05 | Recitation of Holy Quran |
11:05 – 11:25 | Thematic Talk 1: Aziza T. Shad, MD |
11:25 – 11:45 | Thematic Talk 2: Prof. Dr. Salman Faridi |
11:45 – 12:45 | Panel discussion |
12:45 – 13:00 | Vote of thanks. |
13:00 – 13:45 | Lunch and Prayer break |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Najeeb Naimatullah (SKCMH, KHI)
Dr. Narjis Muzzafar (SIUT, KHI)
Dr. Hira Khan Afridi (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 13:50 | Welcome Note. Dr. Najeeb Naimatullah (SKCMH, KHI) & Dr. Hira Khan Afridi (LNH, KHI) |
13:50 – 14:05 | Cost Effectiveness of novel Cancer treatment in LMLC (low-middle income countries) Dr. Ikram Burney. (SQUH, Oman) |
14:05 – 14:15 | Panel Discussion Panelists: Dr. Narjis Muzzafar, Dr. Lubna Saleem, Dr. Yasmeen Abdul Rashid |
14:15 – 14:30 | Organ preservation in rectal cancer or surgery? How to choose? Dr. Najeeb Naimatullah (SKCMH, KHI) |
14:30 – 14:40 | Panel Discussion Panelists: Dr. Nadeem Khurshaidi, Dr. Bushra Shamim, Dr. Qurat ul Ain Badar |
14:40 – 14:55 | Cost effectiveness implications for 3 vs 4 drugs, in multiple myeloma in LMIC. Dr. M. Ayaz Mir (USA) |
14:55 – 15:05 | Panel Discussion Panelists : Dr. Munira Burhani , Dr. Munira Moosajee |
15:05 – 15:20 | Hotspot or WGS? Which approach is best? Dr. Aamir Ehsan (CorePath Lab) |
15:20 – 15:30 | Panel Discussion Panelists: Prof. Naila Zahid , Dr. Azmina Tajdin, Dr. Zulfiqar |
15:30 – 15:35 | Vote of Thanks. Dr. Narjis Muzzafar (SIUT, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr Syed Muhammad Nadeem (LNH, KHI)
Mr. Syed Hasan Abbas Rizvi (LNH, KHI)
Ms. Farah Deeba, Mr. Muhammad Ali, Ms. Nida Rizvi (LNH, KHI)
15:45 – 16:00 | Airway Clearance in Mechanically Ventilated Patients. Dr. Samana Sayed (India) |
16:00 – 16:15 | Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sedation Vacation in ICU. Dr. Shamim Kausar (LNH, KHI) |
16:15 – 16:30 | Book ‘Intensive Care Unit Physical Therapy-An Evidence Based guide’- Foreword and Key features. Ms. Ellen Hillegas (USA) |
16:30 – 16:50 | Limb Physiotherapy Innovative Techniques in ICU. Mr. Mohammad Bin Afsar Jan(RMI, PSW) |
16:50 – 17:00 | Out of Bed mobilization protocols in Ventilated Patients. Dr. Ala’s waleed Al Saeed (Kuwait) |
17:00 – 17:20 | From Bed Rest to Mobility: Walk in ICU. Dr. Zunaira Rais (LNH, KHI) |
17:20 – 17:30 | Early Rehabilitation in ICU Considerations. Dr. Nazir Ahmed. (USA) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr Shareef Hashmani (Hashmani’s Hospital, KHI)
Dr. Atta-ur- Rehman (LNH, KHI)
Dr Shahab ul Hasan Siddiqui (LNH, KHI)
14:00 – 14:15 | Contoura Vision. Dr Shareef Hashmani (Hashmani’s Hospital, KHI) |
14:15 – 14:30 | Myths and Facts about Refractive Surgery (Lasik / Femto Lasik). Prof. Dr. Saeed Iqbal (SSCMS, KHI) |
14:30 – 14:45 | Converting to Gas as Internal Tamponade. Prof. Dr Imran Ghayoor (LNH, KHI) |
14:45 – 15:00 | Evolution of Corneal Transplant. Dr. Tanveer Chaudhry (LNH, KHI) |
15:00 – 15:30 | QnA and Panel discussion |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Sunil Dodani (SIUT, KHI)
Dr. Sana Anwar (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Shameem Behram (LNH, KHI)
15:45 – 15:50 | Welcome & Introduction. Dr. Shameem Behram (LNH, KHI) |
15:50 – 16:10 | Understanding Antibiotic stewardship to manage Antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Nosheen Nasir (AKUH, KHI) |
16:10 – 16:30 | Strategies to Implement Antibiotic Stewardship. Dr. Iffat Khanum (AKUH, KHI) |
16:30 – 16:40 | Diagnostic Stewardship. Dr. Irim Iftikhar (Chugtai Lab, KHI) |
16:40 – 16:50 | Antibiotic Stewardship & Antibiotic guidelines at Liaquat National Hospital: an Overview. Dr. Sana Anwar (LNH, KHI) |
16:50 – 17:00 | Panel discussion |
17:00 – 17:06 | Comparison of two different serological assays for detection of antibodies against SARS-COV-2 in vaccinated individuals. Dr Ghulam Murtaza Jamali |
17:06 – 17:12 | The emergence and prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in genus enterococcus. Mr. Abrar Hussain |
17:12 – 17:18 | Unveiling resistance in extensively drug resistance microorganism among ICU patients of tertiary care hospital Karachi. Dr Sadia Talib |
| Closing Remarks. Dr. Sunil Dodani |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Dr. Amina Khan (SKCMH, LHR)
Dr. Rabia Niaz (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 14:05 | An Overview of Breast Oncoplasty: Integrating Oncology and Aesthetics in Breast Cancer Surgery. Dr. Rufina Soomro (LNH, KHI) |
14:05 – 14:25 | Mastering the art of oncoplastic breast surgery: Advanced techniques & clinical insights. Dr. Lubna Vohra (AKUH, KHI) |
14:25 – 14:40 | Utilizing Perforator Flaps to Enhance Contour and Reconstruction in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. Dr Ubaid ur Rehman (LNH,KHI) |
14:40 – 15:00 | “Breast Reconstruction: Techniques, Innovations, and Patient-Centered Approaches. Dr Shahab Beg (LNH,KHI) |
| Assessing the oncological and cosmetic outcomes of oncoplastic breast surgery in breast cancer patients- Retrospective analysis. Dr Sabiha Rizwan (LNH, KHI) |
| QnA and Discussion |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Abida Sattar (AKUH, KHI)
Dr. Rufina Soomro (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Sabiha Rizwan (LNH, KHI)
15:45 – 16:00 | Latest Advancements in Axillary Management for Breast Cancer: Emerging Trends and Clinical Insights. Dr. Amina Khan (SKMCH) |
16:00 – 16:15 | Genetic mutations associated with breast cancer: Impact on counseling, prevention, and management. Dr. Salman Kirmani (AKUH, KHI) |
16:15 – 16:30 | Role of Multidisciplinary Teams in Enhancing Breast Cancer Management. Dr. Najeeb Naimatullah (SKCMH,KHI) |
16:30 – 16:45 | Impact of Neoadjuvant systemic therapy on surgical management strategies. Dr Huma Majeed (Ittefaq Hospital, LHR) |
16:45 – 17:30 | Case based discussion with penal experts. |
Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Shahid Pervez (AKUH, KHI)
Dr. Amna Khurshid (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 14:05 | Diagnostic Dilemma in Lymphoproliferative Disorders. Dr. Arsalan Ahmed (ZMU,KHI) |
14:05 – 14:25 | Adoption of Digital & Computational Pathology: Why we need to go Digital? Dr. Talat Zehra (JSMU, KHI) |
14:25 – 14:45 | Algorithmic approach to common Inflammatory Dermatoses. Dr. Saira Fatima (AKUH, KHI) |
14:45 – 14:53 | Significance Of Annotations Performed by Pathologists in Breast Cancer Dataset for AI Based Diagnosis. Dr. Nazish Jaffar |
14:53 – 15:01 | PCR testing for detection of HPV infection in placental tissue from women with spontaneous abortions: Investigating potential associations. Dr. Sadaf Akhtar |
15:01 – 15:09 | Diagnostic accuracy of frozen section for the diagnosis of ovarian tumors of epithelial origin. Dr. Nimra Shahnawaz |
15:09 – 15:17 | Association of Meningioma grade with Ki-67 proliferative index – An institutional study. Dr. Sara Babar |
15:17 – 15:25 | Clinicopathological characteristics of Renal Cell Carcinoma in a tertiary care hospital. Dr. Amara Qureshi |
15:25 – 15:30 | Closing remarks. Prof. Shahid Pervez (AKUH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Prof Shaista Effandi (CHK, KHI)
Prof Moiz Sadiq (LNH, KHI)
15:45 – 15:55 | Evolution of Plastic Surgery in Pakistan. Prof. Ashraf Ganatra (CHK, KHI) |
15:55 – 16:05 | Recent Trends in Aesthetic Surgery. Prof Faisal Ikhlaq (CHK, KHI) |
16:05 – 16:15 | Disable to Able: Brachial Plexus Injuries. Dr Fazalur Rahman (AKUH, KHI) |
16:15 – 16:25 | Cleft Care at its Best. Dr Afaq Saleem (LNH,KHI) |
16:25 – 16:35 | Reconstruction of Large Traumatic Defects. Dr Obaid Ur Rahman (LNH, KHI) |
16:35 – 16:45 | Body Contouring. Dr Sobia Yasmeen (AKUH, KHI) |
16:45 – 16:55 | Reconstruction Of Large Defects Secondary To Tumor. Dr Fahad Hanif (DUHS, KHI) |
16:55 – 17:05 | Importance Of Plastic Surgery In Hand Injuries. Dr Hassan Kashif (AKUH, KHI) |
15:05 – 17:15 | Replantation/Revascularization. Dr Safdar Ali Sheikh (AKUH, KHI) |
17:15 – 17:20 | Vote of thanks. Prof Moiz Sadiq (LNH, KHI) |
17:20 – 17:30 | Closing remarks. Prof Shaista Effendi (CHK, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Abdul Mannan Junejo (OMI, KHI)
Dr, Sajid. I. Bhatti. (SIUT, KHI) & Dr. Sonia Yaqoob (AKUH, KHI)
Dr. Erum Naz (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 13:55 | Recitation of Holy Quran |
13:55 – 14:15 | Interesting case-based discussion. Prof. Kunwer Naveed Mukhtar (LNH, KHI) |
14:15 – 14:35 | CRRT basics and indications. Prof. Sumbal Nasir (THI, KHI) |
14:35 – 14:55 | Pre-Transplant evaluation and desensitization therapy for renal Transplant. Dr. M. Tassaduq Khan (DUHS, KHI) |
14:55 – 15:30 | Panel discussion |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Shaheen Bhatti (DUHS, KHI)
Prof. Dr. Samina Ghaznavi (South City Hospital, KHI)
Dr. Syeda Rida E Zehra (LNH, KHI)
15:45 – 16:10 | SLE Saga: From diagnosis to management. Dr Lubna Nazeer |
16:15 – 16:35 | RA: Early diagnosis and emerging therapies. Dr. Tabe Rasool (LNH, KHI) |
16:40 – 17:10 | SpA: Not your typical backache. The way forward! Prof. Dr. M. Haroon (AKUH, KHI) |
17:10 – 17:20 | Frequency of anti-CCP positivity in Psoriatic Arthritis, and its significance in terms of skeletal involvement. Dr. S. Rida E Zehra (LNH, KHI) |
17:20 – 17:30 | Prevalence of Restless Leg Syndrome in Osteoarthritis. Dr. Syeda Urooj Riaz (LNH, KHI) |
17:30 – 17:40 | QnA Session |
| 15:45 – 15:50 | Welcome Address. Dr. Syeda Rida-e-Zehra (LNH, KHI) |
| 15:50 – 16:10 | SLE Saga: From diagnosis to management. Dr. Lubna Nazir (LNH, KHI) |
| 16:15 – 16:35 | RA: Early diagnosis and emerging therapies. Dr. Tabe Rasool (DUHS, KHI) |
| 16:40 – 17:10 | SpA: Not your typical backache. The way forward! Prof. Dr. M. Haroon (Fatima Memorial Hospital, LHR) |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | Closing Remarks & QnA Session. Dr. Syeda Rida-e-Zehra (LNH, KHI) |
| Research Paper (Oral/poster presentation) | |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Frequency of anti-CCP positivity in Psoriatic Arthritis, and its significance in terms of skeletal involvement. Dr. Syeda Rida-e- Zehra (LNH, KHI) |
| 17:30 – 17:40 | Prevalence of Restless Leg Syndrome in Osteoarthritis. Dr. Syeda Urooj Riaz (JMDC, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Mrs. Salimah Shamim Taufiq Kirmani (AKUH, KHI)
Prof. Dr Sobia Ali (LNH, KHI)
Ms. Laila A. Rahimi, Mr. Atiq Ur Rahman, Mrs. Ambreen Khowaja (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 14:00 | Welcome Note. Mrs. Salimah Shamim Taufiq Kirmani (AKUH, KHI) & Mr. Atiq Ur Rahman (LNH, KHI) |
14:00 – 14:15 | Revolutionizing Nursing Informatics: The Role of Technology and EHR in Modern Healthcare. Mrs. Salimah Shamim Taufiq Kirmani (AKUH, KHI) |
14:15 – 14:35 | AI in Healthcare: Innovations and Practical Applications for Nursing Professionals. Mrs. Saba Akbar (AUS) |
14:35 – 14:55 | Integrating Technology in Health Education: AI-Powered Personalized Learning and Competency-Based Training. Prof. Dr Sobia Ali (LNH, KHI) |
14:55 – 15:15 | Integrating Technology in Health Education: AI-Powered Personalized Learning and Competency-Based Training. Ms. Amina Lakhani (AKUH, KHI) |
15:15 – 15:25 | Poster evaluation. |
15:25 – 15:30 | Vote of thanks. Brigadier. Dr. Anwer Ali Khan (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Mukhtiar Ahmed (CHK, KHI)
Dr Sarwat Siddiqui (LNH, KHI)
Ms. Umme Ruman (LNH, KHI)
14:00 – 14:10 | Welcome address. Dr Javaid Iqbal (LNH, KHI) |
14:10 – 14:35 | Role of AI in Radiology Past and Present emphasis and MRI. Mr. Asim John (UK) |
14:35 – 15:00 | Role of AI in Mammography. |
15:00 – 15:20 | Role of AI in Computed Tomography. Dr Qaiser Malik (UK) |
15:20 – 15:40 | Role of AI in Medical Imaging: A perspective of a Technologist. Ms. Tehreem (LNH, KHI) |
15:40 – 15:45 | Vote of thanks. Dr Sarwat Siddiqui (LNH, KHI) |
15:45 – 15:50 | Closing remarks. Dr. Mukhtiar Ahmed (CHK, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Humaira Aziz (SEU KHI)
Mr. Shahid Ali (LNH, KHI)
Ms. Aniqa Zaidi & Ms. Nishat Tasleem (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 14:10 | Early intervention in school language development; identifying risk factors. Dr Tehmina Tabish Latifi (LNH, KHI) |
14:10 – 14:35 | Excessive Use of Screen Time in Early Age Affect Language Skills in Children. Dr Raheela Khatoon (KHI) |
14:35 – 15:00 | A Survey of Speech Problems Among Children with Intellectual Disability. Dr Shaista Naz (KHI) |
15:00 – 15:30 | Screening Of Hearing Status During A Free Medical Specialty Camp, At Mubarak Village, Karachi. Dr Aqeel ur Rehman (KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Khawar Abbas Kazmi (NICVD, KHI)
Dr Hafeez Ahmed (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Najia Aslam Soomro (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 08:55 | Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Abeer Sarfaraz (LNH, KHI) |
08:55 – 09:15 | Sedentary Lifestyle and Premature Cardiovascular Disease in Young People. Dr. Kaleemullah Shaikh (LNH, KHI) |
09:15 – 09:30 | Breaking the Silence. Why Cardiac diseases in Women deserve more Attention. Prof. Khalida Soomro (CHK, KHI) |
09:30 – 09:45 | CVD Prevention in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward. Prof. Khawar Abbas Kazmi (NICVD, KHI) |
09:45 – 09:52 | Measurement of IAS thickness by echocardiography in patients with moderate to severe rheumatic MS undergoing PBMV. Dr. Najia Aslam Soomro (LNH, KHI) |
09:53 – 10:00 | Effect of Ketone Bodies Supplementation on HFrEF. A systemic review and Meta-Analysis. Dr Shaheer Bin Faheem (AFIC, RWP) |
10:00 – 10:07 | DVR Fungal endocarditis by Aspergillus flavus-A case report. Dr Saadia Abubakar (LNH, KHI) |
10:08 – 10:20 | When Ventricular Tachycardia is the only Clue: A Sarcoidosis Case Report. Ms. Tehreem Khan (DUHS, KHI) |
| Q n A Session |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Panelists
Dr. Mumtaz Mehar (South City, KHI)
Dr Faisal Siddiqui (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Mirza Arshad Beg/ Dr Madiha (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Surrendar Diwani (JPMC, KHI) & Dr. Osama Iqbal (AKUH, KHI)
08:00 – 08:10 | Welcome Address. Dr. Faisal Siddiqui (LNH, KHI) |
08:15 – 08:30 | Bariatric Surgery Updates. Dr Tanveer Razi |
08:30 – 08:45 | Selection of Procedures. Prof. CK Huang (Taiwan) |
08:45 – 09:00 | Bleeding management in Bariatric surgery. Dr. Adnan (Swat) |
09:00 – 09:15 | Endobariatrics. Dr Amy (Taiwan) |
09:15 – 09:30 | Sleeve Vs MGB. Dr Ghulam Murtaza (Patel Hospital, KHI) |
09:30 – 09:45 | Anti-Obesity medications. Dr Florence Rochelle (Philippines) |
09:45 – 10:00 | Revisional Surgery. Dr Matt Hsin (Taiwan) |
10:00 – 10:15 | Robotic Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Ahad Khan (USA) |
10:15 – 10:30 | Panel Discussion |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Asif Zai (MU, KHI)
Dr. Salma Batool (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Tahira Yasmeen (LNH, KHI)
08:35 – 08:50 | Oncofertility, an emerging discipline. Dr Haleema Hashmi (LNH, KHI) |
08:50 – 09:00 | Role of reproductive medicine specialist in Oncofertility / advances infertility preservation techniques & success rate. Dr Shaheen Zafar (SIRM, KHI) |
09:00 – 09:10 | Impact of different chemotherapeutic agents on fertility. Dr Hira Afridi (LNH, KHI) |
09:10 – 09:30 | Strategies for fertility preservation in women undergoing chemotherapy current practices & future direction. Dr Aliya Begum Aziz (AKUH, KHI) |
09:30 – 09:50 | Panel discussion |
09:50 – 10:00 | Q n A |
| Coexisting tuberculosis and Polyangitis with Granulomatosis: A case report. Dr. Hira Shaique (LNH, KHI) |
10:10 – 10:30 | QnA and Panel discussion |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Panelists
Dr. Wasim Jafri (South City Hospital, KHI)
Dr. Pervez Ashraf (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Kiran Bajaj (LNH, KHI)
Prof. Dr. Mansoor Ul Haq, Prof. Dr Lubna Kamani, Dr. Baseer Sultan, Dr. Sajjad Jamil, Dr. Ali Asghar, Dr Rajesh Kumar, Dr. Shanil Kadir, Dr. Shahid Karim (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 08:40 | Opening Remarks. Dr. Mansoor Ul Haq (LNH, KHI) |
08:40 – 09:00 | Work up of fatty liver. Dr. Nazish Butt (JPMC, KHI) |
09:00 – 09:20 | Role of GLP1 agonist in Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Aisha Sheikh (AKUH, KHI) |
09:20 – 09:40 | Development of HCC with underlying fatty liver. Dr. Wasim Jafri (South City Hospital, KHI) |
09:40 – 10:00 | Endo bariatrics in fatty liver. Dr. Nasir Luck (SIUT, KHI) |
10:00 – 10:20 | Success of bariatric surgery and it’s complications in obesity and improvement. Dr. Usama Iqbal. (AKUH, KHI) |
10:20 – 10:30 | Closing remarks. Dr Pervaiz Ashraf (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Najmul Islam (AKUH, KHI)
Dr. Ali Asghar (LNH, KHI)
Dr. M. Owais Rashid (LNH, KHI)
08:40 – 08:50 | Welcome address. Dr. Aqiba Sarfraz (LNH, KHI) |
08:55 – 08:20 | How to evaluate Incidental Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Qamar Masood (AKUH, KHI) |
09:25 – 09:45 | How to interpret Aberrant Thyroid Results Dr. Zakir Alavi (South City, KHI) |
09:50 – 10:05 | Thyroid Disorder in pregnancy Dr. Azra Rizwan (AKUH, KHI) |
10:10 – 10:20 | QnA Session |
10:20 -10:30 | Closing remarks. Prof. Dr. Najam Ul Islam (AKUH) & Dr. Ali Asghar (LNH) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Prof. Dr Raisa Gul (STMU, ISB)
Ms. Samina Iqbal Kanji (LNH, KHI) & Brig. Anwer Ali Khan (LNH, KHI)
08:30- 08:40 | Welcome address. Ms. Samina Iqbal Kanji (LNH, KHI) |
08:40 – 10:20 | Panel Discussion: Navigating the future of Nursing: Standardization, turnover, and professional growth of Nursing in Pakistan’s contemporary healthcare landscape. Mrs. Ambreen Khowaja (LNH, KHI) Ms. Laila A. Rahimi (LNH, KHI) Mr. Atiq Ur Rahman (LNH, KHI) Mrs. Zohra Javed (LNH, KHI) Mr. Muhammad Sadiq Hussain (LNH, KHI) |
| Closing remarks. Prof. Dr Raisa Gul (STMU, ISB) & Brig. Anwer Ali Khan (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Prof. Khalid Mehmood (Ex-Professor DMC)
Dr. Syeda Nosheen Zehra (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 09:00 | Dementia & Alzheimers. Prof. Naila Naeem Shahbaz (CHK) |
09:00 – 09:30 | Frailty & Sarcopenia. Prof. Iqbal Afridi (JPMC) |
09:30 – 10:00 | Polypharmacy. Dr. Samar Abbas Jaffri (LNH) |
10:00 – 10:30 | QnA Session and Panel discussion |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Prof. Talat Yasmeen (LCMD, KHI)
Prof. Dr Zia ul Islam (LNMC, KHI)
08:30 – 08:45 | Organoids and synthetic embryology: Transforming our understanding of early human development. Prof. Masood Ahmed (FRPMC, KHI) |
08:45 – 09:00 | Research advancement and current trends in molecular Anatomy. Prof. Bushra Waseem (ZMC, KHI) |
09:00 – 09:15 | Mapping the Human brain: The role of innovation and research in understanding the neuroanatomical structures. Prof. Naheed Khan (DUHS,KHI) |
09:15 – 09:30 | Technological advances & clinical relevance of musculoskeletal anatomy. Last five years research journey. Prof. Urooj Zehra (UHSL, LHR) |
09:30 – 09:40 | Expression of Tp53 and USP7 in development of lungs in mouse model. Dr Amna Mughal (DUHS, KHI) |
09:40 – 09:50 | Isolation and characterization of Amniotic fluid stem cells and their differentiation towards nephron progenitor cells. Dr Hina Jabeen (DUHS, KHI) |
09:50 – 10:00 | The Analysis and Visualization of 3 Dimensional Dissection Table in Anatomy Teaching in Cross-Section Images as Per Student’s Perspective. Dr. Surriya Sarwat (JSMU, KHI) |
10:00 – 10:10 | Effect of microteaching session on teacher’s rating by students in a public sector medical university. Dr. Anum Pario (JSMU, KHI) |
10:10 – 10:20 | Effectiveness of teaching with visualization table in comparison to traditional lecture in Anatomy department, Jinnah Sindh Medical University. Dr Tanzeela Kausar (DUHS,KHI) |
10:20 – 10:30 | Lower limb arterial luminal diameter comparison in between diabetics and non-diabetics to detect peripheral artery disease. Dr Tanzeela Khan (DUHS,KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Dr. Amna Rehana Siddiqui (JSMU, KHI)
Dr. Saima Zainab (LNH, KHI)
| 8:30 – 8:45 | Climate change & Health crisis: Possible solutions. Dr. Seema Mumtaz (KIMC, KHI) |
| 8:45 – 9:00 | Art & Science of healthy Aging. Dr Farhat Ali Jafri (KMU, KHI) |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Role of Preventive Medicine in Disease Mitigation: Catch it Early. Dr. Murad Qadir (UMDC, KHI) |
| 9:15 – 9:30 | Impact of Financial crisis on Health Care seeking Behavior. Dr Asad Ali Khan (FRPMC, KHI) |
| 9:30 – 9:37 | Panel discussion |
| 9:37 – 9:44 | Effect Of Tele Health Messages On The Understanding Of Senior Citizen’s Health-Based Problems. Ms. Myda Bashir (Bahria Uni, KHI) |
| 8:30 – 8:45 | Determinants Of Severe Acute Malnutrition Among Children Under Five Years In A Rural Remote Setting: A Hospital –Based Study From District Naushahro-Feroze, Sindh Pakistan. Dr. Ashraf Ali Lakho (NII, ISB) |
| 9:44 – 9:51 | Effect of an educational intervention on vaccine uptake among infants up-to 16 weeks in five rural districts of Sindh, Dr. Aroosa Nadeem |
| 9:51 – 9:58 | Investigation of suspected AWD Outbreak in Allahabad colony, Sibi (Baluchistan), Dr. Mudassir Ali Abro |
| 9:58 – 10:05 | Leveling up Immunization: A Systematic Review of Gamification Interventions to improve Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine uptake, Dr. Shafaq Taseen |
| 10:05 – 10:30 | Closing remarks. Dr Amna Rehana Siddiqui (JSMU, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Mr. Rehan Zaheer (AKUH, KHI)
Ms. Shagufta Hafeez (LNH, KHI)
Ms Omaima Iqbal (LNH, KHI)
08:30 – 08:40 | Welcome address. Dr. Rizwan Ajmal (LNH, KHI) |
08:40 – 08:50 | Parameters in MRI. Ms Faiza Awan (LNH, KHI) |
08:50 – 09:00 | Challenges and limitation of CT. Mr Babar (Al-Khidmat Diagnostics, KHI) |
09:00 – 09:10 | CT Scan Techniques. Mr Abdul Wahid (Kiran Hospital, KHI) |
09:10 – 09:20 | Role of CT to rule out Tracheo-steonosis. Ms Rabia Mungi (LNH, KHI) |
09:20 – 09:30 | Artefacts in MRI. Ms. Bakhtawer (Patel Hospital, KHI) |
09:30 – 09:40 | Mammography: Technologists perspective. Ms Anzala Shafi (SKMCH, KDC) |
09:40 – 09:50 | Whole Body Imaging for Cancer Detection. Ms. Abida (AKUH, KHI) |
09:50 – 10:00 | Quality Control in Department of Radiology. Mr. M. Hanif (South City, KHI) |
10:00 – 10:10 | Dynamic Studies in MRI. Ms. Zabra Afzal (LNH, KHI) |
10:10 – 10:20 | MRI DWI/SWI studies. Ms. Sadia (LNH,KHI) |
10:20 – 10:30 | Closing remarks. Dr. Sadaf Nasir (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Panelists
Dr Mirza Naqi Zafar (SIUT, KHI)
Dr Humaira Ali (LNH, KHI)
Dr Imran Siddiqui (AKUH, KHI), Dr Mirza Naqi Zafar (SIUT, KHI), Dr Sahar Iqbal (DUHS, KHI)
| 08:30 – 08:35 | Introduction of invitees. Dr Humaira Ali (LNH, KHI) |
| 08:35 – 08:45 | Opening remarks. Dr Mirza Naqi Zafar (SIUT, KHI) |
| 08:45 – 08:55 | Overview of scientific session. Dr Junaid M. Alam (LNH, KHI) |
| 08:55 – 09:05 | Clinical Lab accreditation: the foundation of Quality and Reliability. Dr Sahar Iqbal (DUHS, KHI) |
| 09:05 – 09:15 | Revolutionizing Chemical Pathology: Exploring The Potential Of Machine Learning For Enhanced Diagnostic Accuracy And Efficiency In Total Testing Process. Dr. Erum Saleem (ZMU, KHI) |
| 09:15 – 09:25 | Artificial Intelligence In Total Laboratory Automation. Dr Shabnam Dildar (NMC, KHI) |
| 09:25 – 09:35 | Investigating The Thrombotic Spectrum: Understanding The Role Of Anti-B2GP1 Anti Bodies In Suspected Anti Phospholipid Syndrome. Dr M Umer Naeem Effendi (AKUH, KHI) |
| 09:35 – 09:35 | Association Of 25 OH Cholecalciferol With Non-HDL And LDL Levels. Dr Nausheen Maryam (ZMU, KHI) |
| 09:25 – 09:45 | Evaluating The Efficacy Of The Urea Breath Test For Detecting Helicobacter Pylori Infections In Dyspeptic Patients helicobacter pylori infections in dyspeptic patients. Dr Faiza Jamal (AKUH, KHI) |
| 09:45 – 09:55 | Biochemical Profiling Of Chikungunya Patients: Implications For Rational Laboratory Testing. Dr Asra Batool (DUHS, KHI) |
| 09:55 – 10:05 | An Insight To Hyperhomocysteinemia: Prevalence And Association Of Homocysteine Levels In Various Stages Of CKD Patients In A Tertiary Care Hospital Setting In Karachi. Dr Nadia Asher (IHHN, KHI) |
| 10:05 – 10:15 | Association Between Anemia And Glycemic Indicators In Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Dr Humaira Ahmed (DUHS, KHI) |
10:15 – 10:30 | Closing remarks. Dr Imran Siddiqui (AKUH, KHI) |
11:00 – 11:05 | Recitation of Holy Quran |
11:05 – 12:50 | Moderator: Dr Ali Asghar (Assistant Professor Endocrinology, LNH) Panelists: Prof. Dr. Saad Shafqat: Consultant Neurologist, Author, Cricket Columnist. Haider Waheed: Advocate Supreme Court and high Court of Pakistan. Mr. Mazhar Abbas: Senior Journalist, Analyst, Columnist, Author. Ms. Nasreen Askari: Author, Curator, Director & co-founder of the Mohatta Palace Museum, Karachi. |
12:50 – 13:00 | Closing remark. Dr Ali Asghar (Assistant Professor Endocrinology, LNH) |
13:00 – 13:45 | Lunch and Prayer break |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. D.S .Akram (Ex. Prof. DUHS, KHI)
Prof. Samina Shamim (LNH, KHI)
Dr Raman Kumar (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 13:48 | Session introduction. Dr Raman Kumar (LNH,KHI) |
13:48 – 13:50 | Welcome address. Prof. Mehnaz Atiq (LNH, KHI) |
13:50 – 14:05 | Maximizing Vaccination Coverage: The Malaysia Experience. Prof Zulkifli Ismail (Malaysia) |
14:05 – 14:20 | Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children. Prof Iqbal Memon (KHI) |
14:20 – 14:35 | Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Journey We Witness. Prof. Tipu Sultan (LHR) |
14:35 – 14:50 | Anti-microbial Resistance: A Masked Pandemic. Prof Ashraf Sultan (LHR) |
14:50 – 15:00 | Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Treating the untreatable. Dr Raman Kumar (LNH, KHI) |
15:0 – 15:28 | 4 Oral paper presentations (7 minutes each). Judges: Dr Shabbir Mallik & Dr Kashif Abbas (LNH, KHI) |
15:28 – 15:30 | Closing Remarks. Dr Atiqa Sher (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Emeritus Dr Abdul Ghaffar Billoo (KHI)
Dr. Syed Mahfooz Alam (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Syeda Rida-e-Zehra (LNH, KHI)
15:45 – 15:50 | Welcome address. Dr. Syeda Rida-e-Zehra (LNH, KHI) |
15:50 – 16:10 | JIA beyond joints. Dr Tahira Parveen (LNH, KHI) |
16:15 – 16:35 | Wading through rough waters: Sepsis in SLE (Virtual Session). Dr. Elizebeth Ang (Singapore) |
16:40 – 17:10 | Juvenile Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis: Diagnostic challenges & management. Prof. Dr Sumaira Farman Raja (National Hospital & Medical Centre, LHR) |
17:10 – 17:20 | Closing Remarks & QnA Session. Dr. Syeda Rida-e-Zehra (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr Marie Andrades (Holy Family Hospital, KHI)
Dr. Nausheen Haroon (LNH, KHI)
Dr Sehrish Habib (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 13:55 | Welcome Address. Dr Sehrish Habib (LNH, KHI) |
13:55 – 14:10 | Innovations in Aging: A Comprehensive exploration of Geriatric Home-Based Primary Care program. Dr Rabeeya Saeed (LNH, KHI) |
14:10 – 14:25 | Non-Communicable Diseases Management framework –Strategies and Updates for Family Physicians. Dr Fatima Jahangir (ZMU, KHI) |
14:25 – 14:40 | Prescribing with Purpose: Combatting Antibiotic Resistance in Primary Care. Dr Anum Arshad (DUHS, KHI) |
14:40 – 14:55 | Family Medicine perspective in Cancer Prevention and Management. Dr Annum Ishtiaq (LNH, KHI) |
14:55 – 15:10 | QnA Session |
15:10 – 15:30 | Closing remarks. Dr. Marie Andrades & Dr. Nausheen Haroon. |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Tabinda Ashfaq (AKU, KHI)
Dr. Aiesha Ishaque Faisal (IHHN, KHI) & Dr. Fatima Jahangir (ZMU, KHI)
Dr Sehrish Habib (LNH, KHI)
15:45 – 15:50 | Welcome & Introduction. Dr. Rabeeya Saeed (LNH, KHI) |
15:50 – 16:10 | Prevalence of falls among elderly individuals and its associated risk factors: A hospital based cross sectional study. Dr. Ayesha Jalil (ZMU, KHI) |
16:10 – 16:20 | Impact of exercise on pain management in fibromyalgia patients. Dr. Bushra Atif (LNH, KHI) |
16:20 – 16:30 | Screening for non-communicable diseases and their risk factors, A study from an urban city of Pakistan. Dr. Fouzia Akhter (IHHN, KHI) |
16:30 – 16:40 | Evaluating Maternal health literacy and pregnancy outcomes among admitted patients in tertiary care hospital, Karachi. Dr Komal (IHHN, KHI) |
16:40 – 16:50 | Patient Characteristics and Utilization Patterns of Home Health Care Services: Insights from a Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi. Dr. Marium Ahmed (LNH, KHI) |
16:50 – 17:00 | Shedding light on nutritional status of Karachi’s elderly: A cross-sectional study. Dr Rafia Abbasi (ZMU, KHI) |
17:00 – 17:10 | Prevalence of Migraine headaches and their impact on quality of life. Dr Rehana Mushtaq (ZMU, KHI) |
17:10 – 17:20 | Video based educational intervention in waiting area to improve awareness about health screening among patients visiting family medicine clinics. Dr Maaha Usmani (LNH, KHI) |
17:20 – 17:30 | Closing Remarks. Dr Tabinda Ashfaq (AKU, KHI) and Dr. Aiesha Ishaque Faisal (IHHN, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Sohail Ahmed (PFAU,KHI)
Prof. Qudsia Tariq (KU, KHI)
Dr. Ghazi (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 14:05 | Biological basis of psychiatric illness. Dr Naim Siddiqui (SIUT, KHI) |
14:05 – 14:25 | Depression with diabetes. Dr Ali Asghar (LNH, KHI) |
14:25 – 14:35 | Prevalence of undiagnosed Adult ADHD, among undergraduate medical students. Dr. Zaib un Nisa (JPMC, KHI). |
14:35 – 14:45 | To uncover molecular mechanisms underlying intellectual disability. Dr Soma Vankani (LNH, KHI) |
14:45 – 15:00 | QnA and Discussion |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Khalid Zafar Hashimi (SIUT, KHI)
Dr. Naila Raza (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Najia Shahdab (LNH, KHI)
| Experience of Thrombophilia testing and the challenges faced. Prof. Dr. Bushra Moiz (AKUH, KHI) |
16:05 – 16:20 | Transitioning from Replacement to Voluntary Blood Donation: Key Insights. Prof. Dr. Saba Jamal (IHHN, KHI) |
16:20 – 16:35 | Bridging the Gap: Optimizing Thrombocytopenia Referrals in Tertiary Care Setting. Prof. Syed M. Irfan (LNH, KHI) |
16:35 – 16:50 | Ensuring the Secure Blood Inventory Levels, Strategies for a Safer and Better Future. Dr. Samra Waheed (DUHS, KHI) |
16:35 – 17:05 | QnA & Panel discussion |
17:05 – 17:12 | 16G Lumbar Puncture Needle Is A Practical Alternative To Conventional Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle: An Experience From Tertiary Care Setup. Dr. Rija Shahdab Rizvi (LNH, LKHI) |
17:12 – 17:19 | A 17-Year Journey in Diagnosing Various Genetic Disorders through Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS): A Single-Center Study in Pakistan. Dr Saima Siddiqui (LNH, KHI) |
17:19 – 1726 | Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with Multiple Myeloma at diagnosis. Dr Eraj Aftab (LNH, KHI) |
17:26 – 17:30 | Vote of Thanks |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Atif Hafeez (DUHS, KHI)
Dr. Saeed Akhtar (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Sidra Karimi (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 14:05 | Approach to Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Sadaf Zia (DUHS, KHI) |
14:05 – 14:25 | Management of Neck In Differentiated thyroid Carcinoma. Dr. Nabeel Humaiyun (Patel Hospital, KHI) |
14:25 – 14:45 | Role of PET-CT in Thyroid Carcinoma. Dr Maseeh Uz Zaman (AKUH, KHI) |
14:45 – 14:55 | Oral Paper presentation |
15:00 – 15:25 | Case based panel discussion on Thyroid. Panelists:
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15:25 – 15:30 | Closing remarks. |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Munawar Khursheed (NICVD, KHI)
Dr. Shaesta Tabassum (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Komal Owais (LNH, KHI)
15:45 – 15:55 | Welcome address. Dr Bahzad Rashid & Dr Farhana Azeem (LNH, KHI) |
15:55 – 16:05 | Effect of climate change on toxicology. Prof. Dr. Nadeenullah (AKUH, KHI) |
16:05 – 16:15 | Are we ready to deal with Mass Casualty? Dr Azer Shaikh (SMBBIT, KHI) |
16:15 – 16:25 | Climate Change and shifting disease patterns: An EMS perspective. Dr Ali Kashan (SIERS, KHI) |
16:25 – 16:35 | Heat wave Emergencies in Pakistan. Dr Sama Mukhtar (IHHN, KHI) |
| Role of AI in future of Emergency department with climate change. Dr Shaista Tabassum (LNH, KHI) |
16:45 – 16:55 | Dengue Fever and its therapeutic challenges in ER. Dr. Momal Zoya (LNH, KHI) |
16:55 – 17:05 | Perception and experience of emergency nurse on Triaging process using Emergency severity index for triaging in a secondary and tertiary care hospital. Ms. Mahrukh Vadiwala (AKUH, KHI) |
15:05 – 17:15 | Outcome of trauma a patients in Tertiary care hospital. Dr. Bhahzad Rashid (LNH, KHI) |
17:15 – 17:20 | QnA Session |
17:20 – 17:30 | Vote of thanks. |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Prof. Meritorious Naila Naeem Shahbaz (DUHS, KHI)
Dr, Naveed Uddin (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 13:50 | Welcome address. Dr Syed Ahmed Asif |
13:50 – 14:00 | Recitation of Holy Quran. Dr Hazim Brohi |
14:00 – 14:30 | The high-cost medications in Neurology –a challenge for nation with poverty and mismanagement. Dr Ismail Khatri (KSA, Riyadh) |
14:30 – 15:00 | Advances in Multiple Sclerosis Therapeutics. Dr. Mughis Sheerani (SIUT, KHI) |
15:00 – 15:10 | Determinants of Delayed presentation of Stroke patients to Emergency Department. Dr Saba Zaidi (LNH, KHI) |
15:10 – 15:20 | Concluding remarks. Prof. Naila Naeem Shahbaz (DUHS, KHI) |
15:20 – 15:30 | Vote of Thanks. Dr Naveed Uddin (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Uzma Ata (DUHS, KHI)
Prof. Dr. Junaid Mehmood Alam (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Saima Ali (IHHN, KHI)
15:45 – 15:50 | Welcome address. Ms. Qurat-ul-ain Tausif (LNH, KHI) |
15:50 – 17:20 | Panel discussion Topic: Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration for Patient Safety: Breaking Silos in Healthcare Teams Panelists:
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17:20 – 17:30 | Concluding remarks. Dr Uzma Ata (DUHS, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Mr. Dannis Mathew (AKUH, KHI)
Ms. Kiran Akhtar (LNH, KHI)
Ms. Mehreen Asif (LNH, KHI)
01:45 – 1:50 | Welcome Address Sonia Waseem (LNH) |
01:50 – 1:55 | Introduction of Chair, Co-Chair Moderator Ms. Mehreen Asif (LNH, KHI) |
01:55 – 2:00 | Technology driven savings. Mr. Dennis Mathews (AKUH, KHI) |
02:05 – 02:15 | Navigating Crisis P.R in Healthcare. Mr Amjad Rizvi (LNH, KHI) |
02:20 – 02:30 | Hospital operations as a strategic partner. Mr Naveed (IHHN, KHI). |
02:35 – 02:45 | How to retain cost effectiveness in current health administrative challenges of Pakistan Ms. Fauzia Sheeraz (SSUET, KHI) |
02:50 – 03:00 | The Future of the Healthcare Workforce: Trends and Challenges Ms. Kiran Akhtar (LNH, KHI) |
03:05 – 03:15 | Closing Remarks. Mr. Dennis Mathews (AKUH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Ms. Farzana Asif (THI, KHI)
Amjad Rizvi (LNH, KHI)
Ms. Kiran Akhtar (LNH, KHI)
03:45 – 03:50 | Welcome Address Dr Muanza (LNH, KHI) |
03:50 – 3:55 | Introduction of Chair, Co-Chair Moderator Ms. Kiran Akhtar (LNH, KHI) |
03:55 – 4:00 | Health Care Workforce Shortages Dr. Farzana Amir (THI,KHI) |
04:05 – 04:15 | Navigating the administrative challenges healthcare faces in Pakistan. Dr. Mustafa Haider. (UOK), KHI |
04:15 – 04:25 | Doors to discharge Optimizing ER Operations for Patient Satisfaction. Ms. Abida Hasan (CLF,KHI) |
04:25 – 04:35 | Role of health care managers in hospital planning and development. Ms. Sonia Waseem (LNH, KHI) |
04:35 – 04:45 | Functions of BME in tertiary care. Mr. Imran Hussain (LNH, KHI) |
04:45 – 04:55 | Supply chain challenges in health care industry of Pakistan. Mr. Zohaib Ahmed (LNH, KHI) |
04:55 – 05:05 | Closing Remarks. Dr. Farzana Amir (THI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Ms. Zarina Khalid (Kidney Centre, KHI)
Mr. Haris Aziz Siddiqui (LNH, KHI)
Ms. Saima Shakeel (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 14:10 | Hospital pharmacy technology advancement and its impact on patient care. Ms. Zarina Khalid |
14:10 – 14:25 | Revolutionizing Hospital Pharmacy in Public Sector: Integrating CPOE, Supply chain Innovations & Role of Clinical Pharmacy Liaison in improving Medication Safety. Ms. Aasma Hamid (DUHS, KHI) |
14:25 – 14:40 | Empowering Clinical Pharmacists: Driving Efficiency and Excellence in Healthcare Systems. Mr. Arif Arain (IHHN, KHI) |
14:40 – 14:50 | AI Meets Human Expertise: Comparison Between Clinical Pharmacist Interventions and Artificial Intelligence at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan. Ms. Fatima Baig (LNH, KHI) |
14:50 – 15:00 | Online Anticoagulation Management Services (OAMS): A Virtual Solution to Bridge Gaps in Specialized Care. Ms. Nida Najmi (KHI) |
15:00 – 15:10 | Effectiveness of Pharmacist-Led Interventions in Enhancing Caregiver’s Knowledge of Antiarrhythmic. Miss Aniqa Batool (NICVD, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Sonia Ijaz Haider (DUHS, KHI)
Dr. Sobia Ali (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Afifa Tabassum (LNH, KHI)
13:45 – 14:10 | Navigating the Integration of artificial intelligence in the medical education curriculum: perspective of students and faculty from a developing country. Dr. Muhammad Ahsan Naseer (PharmEvo, KHI) |
14:10 – 14:25 | Reviving co-regulated learning through collaborative learning: Introducing the read aloud technique Dr. Shumaila Rafi (KHI) |
14:25 – 14:40 | Enhancing Medical Curriculum assessment: the role of item analysis in learning management system Moodle. Dr. Muhammad Faisal Rahim (FRPMC, KHI) |
14:40 – 14:50 | Ensuring quality for Assessment Program. Dr. Naveed Yousuf (AKUH, KHI) |
14:50 – 15:00 | Quality Assurance in Postgraduate Education Dr. Sonia Ijaz Haider (DUHS, KHI) |
15:00 – 15:10 | Beyond Papers and Prestige: Bridging relationship with the communities we work for. Prof. Nighat Huda (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Illahi Bux Soomro (Ex-Principal DMC, KHI)
Prof. Kamal Ahmed (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Muhammad Owais Khan (LNH, KHI)
| Challenges in internal medicine. Prof. Illahi Bux Soomro (Ex-Professor DMC) |
09:30 – 09:38 | Assessment of dengue severity in critically ill patients in Pakistan. A machine learning approach Dr. Zunairah Rais (LNH) |
09:40 – 09:48 | Assessment of Smog-related health effects among healthcare workers Dr. Bilal Ahmed (Lahore General Hospital, Lahore) |
09:50 – 09:58 | Analysing Physician’s prescriptions in Karachi: Compliance with global standards Ms. Mehr Un Nisa (DUHS) |
10:00 – 10:08 | Risk factors and pathogenic bacteria prevalence in catheter associated blood stream infection in patients undergoing hemodialysis Dr. Saadia Faheem (CMH) |
10:10 – 10:18 | Psychophysiological effects of rhythmic music combined with aerobic exercise in medical college students with minimal depressive symptoms Dr. Aimun Shabbir (NICVD) |
10:20 – 10:28 | Frequency and associated factors of extra pulmonary tuberculosis Dr. Hiba Akber (Indus |
10:30 – 10:38 | Workplace Violence and Perceived Factors and Solutions for Minimizing Patient-Physician Distrust among Healthcare Workers” by Ms. Areeba (LNH, KHI) |
10:40 – 10:48 | Use of dexmedetomindine in intubated and non-intubated patients of critical care and its outcome. Dr. Shamim Kausar (LNH) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Panelists
Moderator
Prof. Ghulam Mehboob (Ex-Professor Emirata DUHS, KHI)
Prof. Anisddin Bhatti (ZMU, KHI)
Prof. M. Amin Chinoy (IHHN, KHI)
Prof. Maratib Ali (Ex. CHK, KHI)
Prof. Masood Umer (AKUH, KHI)
Dr. M. Kazim Najjad (LNH, KHI)
11:00 – 11:10 | Recitation of Holy Quran Dr Hamza Iqbal |
11:10 – 11:20 | Welcome address Prof. Syed Shahid Noor |
11:20 – 11:30 | Problematic case discussion 1 – Dr. Zeeshan Haider (LNH, KHI) |
11:30 – 11:40 | Problematic case discussion 2 – Dr. Salman Ahmed (LNH, KHI) |
11:40 – 11:50 | Problematic case discussion 3 – Dr. Abdul Mueed Ahmed (LNH, KHI) |
11:50 – 12:00 | Problematic case discussion 4 – Dr. M. Kamran Qureshi (LNH, KHI) |
12:00 – 12:10 | Problematic case discussion 5 – Dr. Hamza Iqbal (LNH, KHI) |
12:10 – 12:20 | Problematic case discussion 6 – Dr. S. Moinuddin (LNH, KHI) |
12:20 – 12:30 | Problematic case discussion 7 – Dr. S. Ahsanullah (LNH, KHI) |
12:30 – 12:40 | Problematic case discussion 8 – Dr.Humayun Hassan (LNH, KHI) |
12:40 – 12:50 | Problematic case discussion 9 – Dr.Iftikhar Ahmed (LNH, KHI) |
12:50 – 01:00 | Problematic case discussion 10 – Dr. Abdul Mueed Sheikh (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Guest of Honor
Prof. Dr. Samina Ismail (AKUH, KHI)
Prof. Dr. M. Sirajuddin (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Akhtar Waheed Khan (Ex. Anesthetist LNH)
09:00 – 09:10 | Welcome Address. Prof. Dr. M. Sirajuddin (LNH, |
09:10 – 09:30 | The pregnant cardiac patient and anesthesia. Dr. Sobia Khan (AKU |
09:30 – 09:50 | Practice guidelines and quality metrics in obstetric anesthesia. Dr. Asiya Sibtain (Kaul Associates, Lahore) |
09:50 – 10:15 | Anesthesia for morbidly adherent placenta. Dr. Amim Anwar (LNH) |
10:15 – 10:45 | Panel discussion: Current trends in labor analgesia Panelists: Dr. Samina Ismail (AKUH, KHI), Prof. Dr. M. Sirajuddin (LNH, KHI), Dr. Faraz Shafiq (AKUH, KHI), Dr. Asiya Sibtain (KAUL, LHR), Dr. Amim Anwar (LNH, KHI) |
TEA BREAK | |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Maj Gen. (Retd.) Prof. Dr. Aslam
Dr. S. M. Nadeem (LNH, KHI)
11:00 – 11:10 | Welcome Address. Dr. S. M. Nadeem (LNH, KHI) |
11:10 – 11:30 | Postpartum hemorrhage, diagnosis and management: an obstetrician perspective. Dr Tahira Yasmeen (LNH, KHI) |
11:30 – 11:50 | Managing a postpartum hemorrhage an intensivist perspective. Dr. Faraz Shafiq (AKUH,KHI) |
11:50 – 12:15 | A pregnant patient with seizures in ICU. Dr Shamim Kausar (LNH, KHI) |
12:15 – 12:45 | Panel discussion: Blood component therapy in a bleeding obstetric patient Panelists: Maj Gen. (Retd.) Prof. Dr. Aslam, Dr. S. M. Nadeem, (LNH, KHI), Dr. Zunaira Raees (LNH, KHI), Dr. Naila Rehman (LNH, KHI) |
12:45 – 13:00 | Closing remarks. Maj Gen. (Retd.) Prof. Dr. Aslam |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Imran Memon (LUHMS, Jamshoro)
Dr. Shahab Javid (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Waqas Ahmed (LNH, KHI)
09:30 – 10:00 | Erectile Dysfunction. Dr. Wajahat Aziz (AKUH, KHI) |
10:00 – 10:30 | Debate: PCNL VS RIRS. Dr. Iqbal Shahzad (LNH, KHI) & Dr. Agha Ghulam Mustafa (LNH, KHI) |
10:30 – 10:40 | Outcomes of Optilume Balloon Dilatation in patient with Urethral Stricture. Dr. Sumaiya Noor (LNH, KHI) |
10:40 – 10:50 | Rising incidence of hyperuricemia in patient with urolithiasis. Dr. Rohit Kumar (LNH, KHI) |
10:50 – 11:00 | Comparison between Tamsulosin (Alpha Blocker) and Solifenacin (Anticholinergic in patients with double J Stent – A comparison study. Dr. Fareha Mansoor (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr Shehzad Shamim (AKUH, KHI)
Dr Salman Sharif (LNH, KHI)
Dr Yousuf Shaikh (LNH, KHI)
11:15 – 11:30 | Tips and tricks for Endoscopic Pituitary tumor excision. Prof. Dr. Ateeq Ahmed (CHK, KHI) |
11:30 – 11:45 | Tips and tricks for ETV, complication avoidance. Dr. Farrukh (JPMC, KHI) |
11:45 – 11:50 | ETV Vs VP shunt in failed ETV pediatric population with hydrocephalus, a systemic review. Mr. Abdul Basit (LNH,KHI) |
11:50 – 12:00 | Review of demographic, morphological, clinical and prognostic factors in treatment of giant A-com aneurysms to inform decision making. Dr. Raou Nasir. (LNH, KHI) |
12:00 – 12:05 | Utility of DHC in cases of spontaneous ICH, A systemic review and meta-analysis. Ms. Sidra Jabeen (LNH,KHI) |
12:05 – 12:10 | Atypical case of extradural Brain mets. Dr Hafiza Hifza (LNH, KHI) |
12:10 – 12:15 | Quality assessment of Critical vs non critical domains of systemic reviews on AI in gliomas using AMSTAR Dr. Raou Nasir. (LNH, KHI) |
12:15 – 12:25 | Tips and tricks for Endoscopic Interlaminar dissectomy. Dr. Shahzad Shamim (AKUH, KHI) |
12:25 – 12:35 | Tips and tricks for Endoscopic Transforaminal dissectomy – Dr. Mohsin Qadeer (NMC, KHI) |
12:35 – 12:45 | Techniques for MIS TLIF. Dr. Saqib Bakhshi (AKUH, KHI) |
12:45 – 12:50 | Cervical myelopathy outcomes. Dr. Areeba Tariq (LNH, KHI) |
12:50 – 12:55 | Rare case of extramedullary, intradural teratoma. Dr Amna Ghouri (LNH, KHI) |
12:55 – 13:00 | Association between facet fluid and spinal instability. Dr. Yasir Khyber (HYD) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Syed Taimur Asif Ali (NICVD, KHI)
Dr. Imamuddin khaki (ZMU, KHI)
Dr. Waris Ahmed Khan (AKUH, KHI)
08:40 – 08:50 | Welcome address. Dr. Warisha Ahmed (LNH, KHI) |
09:15 – 09:25 | Internal Thoracic Arteries – Challenges and Outcomes. Dr. Asif Raza Rathore (NICVD, KHI) |
09:25 – 09:35 | A Choice for the second Arterial Conduit: The Radial Artery or Dr. Shafqat Hasan (THI, KHI) |
09:35 – 09:45 | Improving trends in Saphenous Vein Grafting. Dr. Sanaullah Junejo (SMBBIT, KHI) |
09:45 – 09:55 | A surgeon’s perspective on alternate Coronary Conduits. Dr. Hina Inam (AKUH, KHI) |
09:55 -10:05 | TGA – A young surgeon’s perspective. Dr. Iqbal Hussain Pathan (LNH, KHI) |
10:05 – 10:15 | Training in resource limited conditions. Dr Waris Ahmed Khan (AKUH, KHI) |
10:25 – 10:35 | The lifesaving potential of timely CABG intervention in patients with critical coronary artery disease requiring immediate intubation and ventilation. Dr. M. Qaiser Aziz Khan (LNH, KHI) |
10:35 – 10:45 | A Cross-sectional study Analyzing the Early Results of Surgical Repair of Ventricular Septal Rupture and risk factors associated with worst outcomes. Dr. Naba Jahangir (BUMDC, KHI) |
10:45 – 10:55 | ERAS in Cardiac Surgery – Working to improve outcomes in Pakistan. Dr. Adnan Ali Kharo (SMBBMC, KHI) |
10:55 – 11:00 | Concluding remarks. Prof. Dr. A. J. Naqvi (LNH, KHI) |
11:00 – 11:05 | Vote of Thanks. Prof. Tariq Azam Siddiqui (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr.Zafar Zaidi (IHHN, KHI)
Dr.Seema Hashmi (SIUT, KHI)
Dr Taimur Iftikhar Qureshi (LNH, KHI)
11:30 – 11:35 | Welcome address. Ms. Samina Iqbal Kanji (LNH, KHI) |
11:35 – 11:50 | Overcoming Daytime Incontinence: Behavioural and Surgical Perspectives. Prof. Dr. Sajid Sultan (SIUT, KHI) |
11:50 – 12:10 | The interplay of kidney function and lower urinary tract dysfunction- A Nephrologist Perspective.Prof. Dr. Arshalooz Rehman (AKUH, KHI) |
12:10 – 12:30 | Navigating Neurogenic Bladder: Innovations in Pediatric Management and Surgical approaches. Prof. Dr. Shabbir Hussain (LNH, KHI) |
12:30 – 12:50 | Urodynamics in Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction: Bridging Diagnostics and Therapy. Dr. Hina Yousuf (LNH, KHI) |
12:50 – 12:55 | QnA Session |
12:55 – 13:00 | Closing remarks by chair & co-chair |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Tanveer Ahmed
Dr. Syed Mahmood ul Haq (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Syed Atif Ul Haq (LNH, KHI)
11:15 – 11:20 | Welcome note. Dr Syed Atif Ul Haq (LNH, KHI) |
11:30 – 11:50 | Role of Robotics in Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Niaz H. Soomro (NMC, KHI) |
11:50 – 12:10 | General Thoracic Trauma. Dr Fizza Iftikhar (SMBBIT, KHI) |
12:10 – 12:30 | VATS – Volume Reduction Surgery. Dr Syed Nadir Naeem (THI, KHI) |
12:30 – 12:40 | Identifying the predictors of morbidity and mortality in chronic renal failure patients undergoing decortication. Dr Fizza Iftikhar, SMBBIT, KHI) |
12:40 – 12:50 | Chondrosarcoma sternum with mediastinal involvement. Treatmrnt approach and reconstruction. Dr Mariya Saleem (LNH, KHI) |
12:50 – 13:00 | QnA Session |
13:00 – 13:10 | Concluding remarks. Dr Jawed Ahmed Memon (LNH, KHI) |
13:10 – 13:15 | Vote of thanks. Dr. Syed Mahmood Ul Haq (LNH, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Prof. Muhammad Azeemuddin (AKUH, KHI)
Prof. Muhammad Ayub Mansoor (LNH, KHI) Dr Mukhtiar Ahmed (CHK, KHI)
09:00 – 09:10 | Welcome address. Prof. Dr. Ayub Mansoor (LNH, KHI) |
09:10 – 09:15 | Introduction of Panelists. Dr Bisma Rizwan (LNH, KHI) |
09:15 – 09:35 | Staging of Gastric Cancers on CT Scan. Dr Zia Salman Faruqui (Azognostics, LHR) |
09:35 – 09:50 | MRI with Liver specific contrast: case based session. Dr Zainab Hussain (AKUH, KHI) |
09:50 – 10:05 | Role of Interventional Radiology in Pulmonary Embolism. Prof. Dr. M. Jawed (MHHS, Taxes, USA) |
10:05 – 10:20 | Imaging Approach to malignant renal masses. Dr. Javed Mahboob (KIRAN, KHI) |
10:20-10:35 | The Role of PET scan in management of Lymphoma. Dr. Javaid Iqbal (LNH, KHI) |
10:35 – 10:45 | MRI In Primary Amenorrhea: A Comprehensive Analysis |
10:45 – 10:55 | Impact Of Mammographic Screening On Breast Cancer Detection. Dr. Namra Zafar (AKUH, KHI) |
10:55 – 11:00 | Closing Remarks. Prof. Dr. M. Azeem Uddin (AKUH, KHI) |
Guest of Honor
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Tariq Mahmud (TI). Cyberknife, Tomotherapy, JPMC, KHI)
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Ahmed (AKUH, KHI)
Prof. Dr. Nasreen Naz (LNH, KHI)
Dr. Sadaf Nasir (LNH, KHI)
11:30 – 11:35 | Welcome address. Prof. Dr. Saleha Shahzad (LNH, KHI) |
11:35 – 11:40 | Introduction of Panelists. Dr Qurat Ul Ain (LNH, KHI) |
11:40 – 11:55 | Patterns of pediatric traumatic brain injuries. Dr Kiran Hilal (AKUH, KHI) |
11:55 – 12:10 | Imaging of Neurovascular lesions. Dr Rafeah Khan (IHHN, KHI) |
12:10 – 12:25 | Spinal Tumors: What radiologist needs to know? Dr Bushra Shamim (LNH, KHI) |
12:25 – 12:40 | Basics of Image guided neurointerventions. Dr. Misbah Tahir (LNH, KHI) |
12:40 – 12:55 | Role of cyber knife in Brain tumors. Dr. Shazia Kadri (JPMC, KHI) |
12:55 – 13:03 | Diagnostic accuracy of MRI in detecting spinal tumors. Dr Aymen (LNH, KHI) |
13:03 – 13:11 | Diagnostic accuracy of CT Scan for detection of cervical lymph node metastasis in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Dr. Bisma Rizwan (LNH, KHI) |
13:11 – 13:19 | Effectiveness and Complication of Local Anesthesia in Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology. Dr Namra Zafar (DUHS, KHI) |
13:20 – 13:30 | Closing Remarks. Prof. Dr. Nadeem Ahmed & Prof. Dr. Tariq Mahmud |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Ali Kamran (ZMU, KHI)
Dr. Shaesta Tabassum (LNH, KHI)
Ms. Yumna (LNH, KHI)
9:00 – 9:15 | The impact of artificial intelligence on quality and safety of post-surgical care Dr. Irum Qamar (AKUH, KHI) |
9:15 – 9:30 | Critical Care Technology: An Emerging Field. Dr. Shaesta Tabassum (LNH, KHI) |
9:30 – 9:45 | Role of Critical Care Therapist in Post-Operative management in ICU. Dr. Abdul Sattar Gotta (LNH, KHI) |
9:45 – 10:00 | Role of AI in future of Post-Operative patients in Critical care unit. Dr M. Arsalan Khan (SIUT, KHI) |
Vote of thanks. Dr. Shaesta Tabassum (LNH, KHI) | |
09:50 – 10:05 | Concluding remarks. Dr. Ali Kamran (ZMU, KHI) |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Prof. Dr. Samina Bano (UOK. KHI)
Prof. Dr. Faiza Waseem (LNMC, KHI)
9:00 – 9:15 | Healthcare in the era of epigenetics. Prof Dr Saeeda Baig (ZMU, KHI) |
9:15 – 9:30 | Computational Biochemistry- A cost effective solution to Pakistan’s Healthcare Challenges. Prof Dr. Danish Haseen (DUHS, KHI) |
9:30 – 9:45 | Bridging the Gap: HIV associated Dementia, and the Challenge of Balancing Cost, Quality, and Technology in Pakistan. Dr Zaryab Ahmed (ZMU, KHI) |
9:45 – 10:00 | Mental Health Care- A preventive, cost effective and technological approach. Dr Mehnaz Nooruddin Gitay (DUHS, KHI) |
10:00 – 10: 08 | Association of triglycerides level and non-Anatomical infertility in Drosophilia melanogaster model organism. Dr Ayesha Aslam (DUHS, KHI) |
10:09 – 10:17 | MiR-3174 Downregulation in Glioblastoma: Implications for Tumor Suppression and Therapy. Dr Farina Hanif (DUHS, KHI) |
10:18 – 10:26 | Green Pathways to Memory: Exploration of Natural intervention to manage Alzheimer’s Disease. Prof mehreen latif (BUHSC, KHI) |
10:27 – 10:35 | Differential protein expression of young triple negative breast cancer patients in Karachi. Dr. Moazzam Ali Shahid (ZMU, KHI) |
10:36 – 10:44 | Estimation of Salivary S100A8 along with Zinc and Calcium levels among Patients presenting with oral Submucous Fibrosis and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Dr Sobia Akhtar (DUHS, KHI) |
10:45 – 10:53 | Closing remarks |
10:54 – 11:00 | Vote of thanks |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Zahid Bashir (SMC, LHR)
Dr Shumaila Syed (Police Surgeon, KHI)
Dr. Sadia Abdul Qayyum (LNMC, KHI)
9:30 – 9:45 | Prevalence of gunshot injuries seen in robbery cases in Karachi and their characteristic features. Prof. Raheela Irshad (DUHS, KHI) |
9:45 – 9:55 | Sex determination using morphometric parameters in individuals from Pakistani descent. Dr. Ramsha Urooj Baig (DUHS, KHI) |
10:00 – 10:10 | Effectiveness of formative assessment practices in forensic medicine: A study on student perspective. Dr. Hadia Saher (FRPMC, KHI) |
10:10 – 10:30 | Autopsy Report Writing. Prof. Dr Murad Zafar Marri (JMC, Khuzdar) |
10:35 – 10:50 | Forensic Science: Challenges And Innovations In Modern Investigation. Prof. Dr. Ramlah Naz (DIMC, KHI) |
10:55 – 11:10 | Bioethics & Medical Law: Convergence and Divergence. Dr. Mustafa Aslam (AKUH, KHI) |
11:30 – 11:45 | Violence Through The Lens of Gender: A Clinical & Medico Legal Perspective. Dr. Sumaiya Syed (Chief Police Surgeon, KHI) |
11:50 – 12:05 | Role Of Forensic Medicine In Mass Disaster. Prof. Dr. Zahid Basheer (SMC, LHR) |
12:10 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion: Pitfalls of Medicolegal System in Sindh. Panelists: Dr Aijaz Khokar (Ex. Police Surgeon, Karachi) Prof. Dr Qudsia Hassan (HOD, Forensic, Ziauddin University, Karachi) Dr. Qarrar Ahmed Abbasi (Ex. Police Surgeon, Karachi) Prof. Dr Perwaiz Makhdoom (HOD Forensic, MMC, Mirpurkhas) Dr. Jalil Qadir (Ex. Police Surgeon, Karachi/ HOD Bahria University, Karachi Prof. Dr. Mukkaram Ali (HOD Forensic, Liaquat National Medical College, Karachi) |
12:30 – 12:45 | Students Quiz Competition |
12:45 – 13:00 | Poster presentation. |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof. Muhammad Shahid Shamim (AKUH, KHI)
Prof. Dr. Sobia Ali (LNMC, KHI)
Dr Afifa Tabassum (LNMC, KHI)
11:15 – 11:22 | From Chalkboards to Leaderboards: The Game of Digital Education. Dr. Rabia Aftab (AKUH, KHI) |
11:22 – 11:29 | Multidimensional Teaching Faculty Evaluation: Enhancing Teaching and Performance in Dental Education. Dr. Asma Shahid (LCMC, KHI) |
11:29 – 11:36 | Promoting Reflective Practice and Innovation: The E-Portfolio Competition for Dental Faculty. Dr Saba Shahid (LCMD, KHI) |
11:36 – 11:43 | AI-Powered Virtual Patient encounter: Enhancing diagnosis and communication skill. Dr. M. Ahsan Naseer (PharmEvo, KHI) |
11:43 – 11:50 | Development and implementation of Patient Safety Curriculum for MBBS Year Two. Dr. Yusra Nasir (LNMC, KHI) |
11:50 – 11:57 | Brainstorm to Breakthrough: A Research Hackathon Journey. Dr. Saima Ather (LNMC, KHI) |
11:57 – 12:04 | From Chalkboards to Leaderboards: The Game of Digital Education. Dr. Rabia Aftab (AKUH, KHI) |
12:04 – 12:11 | Multidimensional Teaching Faculty Evaluation: Enhancing Teaching and Performance in Dental Education. Dr. Asma Shahid (LCMC, KHI) |
12:11 – 12:18 | Promoting Reflective Practice and Innovation: The E-Portfolio Competition for Dental Faculty. Dr Saba Shahid (LCMD, KHI) |
12:18 – 12:25 | AI-Powered Virtual Patient encounter: Enhancing diagnosis and communication skill. Dr. M. Ahsan Naseer (PharmEvo KHI) |
12:25 – 12:32 | Development and implementation of Patient Safety Curriculum for MBBS Year Two. Dr. Yusra Nasir (LNMC, KHI) |
12:32 – 12:39 | Brainstorm to Breakthrough: A Research Hackathon Journey. Dr. Saima Ather (LNMC, KHI |
12:40 – 12:50 | Closing remarks |
12:50 – 13:00 | Vote of thanks |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Prof Dr. Navid Rashid Qureshi (LCMD, KHI)
Dr. Tauqir-Ul-Islam (LNH, KHI)
Dr Syed Tahir Hussain/ Dr Aiza Khan (LNH, KHI)
01:35 – 01:40 | Welcome. Dr. Tauqir-Ul-Islam (LNH, KHI) |
01:40 – 01:50 | Treatment planning trick & Tips in Orthognathic Surgery. Dr. Abid Ashar (FMH, LHR) |
01:50 – 02:00 | Locking the orthognathic surgery change with orthodontics. Brig. (Rtd) Dr. Gulzar Bukhari (WDC, ISB) |
02:00 – 02:10 | Treatment planning for Orthognathic surgery. Dr. Shah Faisal (KMDC, KHI) |
02:20 – 02:30 | Role of DO in Orthodontic cases. Dr. Ashfaq Younus (LNH, KHI) |
02:30 – 03:00 | Live Demonstration of Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy on cadaver. Dr. Abid Sher ((FMH, LHR) |
03:00- 03:30 | Panel discussion |
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Moderator
Dr. Afzal Lodhi (JMDC, KHI)
Dr. Javed Memon (Services Hospital, KHI)
Dr. Jaffar Imam (LNH, KHI)
13:30 to 13:40 | Welcome Address. Dr. Hatim Ali Shah (LNH, KHI) |
13:40 to 14:05 | Practical approach to eczema. Dr. Sadaf Ahmed Asim(DUHS, KHI) |
14:10 to 14:40 | JAK inhibitors in dermatology: A new promising class of drugs. Dr. Shahmoona Tirmizi (Hamdard University, KHI) |
14:40 to 15:00 | Superficial fungal infections and treatment of resistant cases. Dr. Humairah Talat (FRPMC, KHI) |
15:00 to 15:15 | QnA Session |
15:15 to 15:30 | Closing remarks. Dr. Afzal Lodhi (JMDC, KHI) |
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Dr. Kashif Shafiq
PRINCIPAL School of Public Health, & Director Office of Research,
Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)
DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS)
13:30 – 15:20 |
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15:20 – 15:30 | Closing remarks. Prof. Dr. Sheeraz Ur Rehman |
