Dr. Anwar Nasim is an Internationally known Geneticist has played a significant role in introducing Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in Pakistan. On his recommendations, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faisalabad was established which is today recognized as the leading national research institute in this area and is the national focal point for International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
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Dr. Fatima Z. Basha, an eminent scientist, has contributed over 40,000 US dollars in the form of scientific equipment for setting up a laboratory in HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, Karachi on drug receptor interactions. It is said that this is the only type of laboratory in Asia. She has also arranged training course for a period of three months for a Pakistani Scientist at Abbott Laboratories, Chicago. She carried out a research programme involving the faculty and research students of the Institute in the area of mechanical synthesis / synthesis of Arizonin and also established collaborative programme between Abbott Labs. and the Institute related to the screening of different natural and synthetic compounds for their biological activity.
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Dr. Inayatullah H. Kathio, a Veterinarian, donated equipment worth 60,000 US dollars to Sindh Agriculture University, Jamshoro including blood analysis machine, ultra sound machine and other operation and surgical instruments. He conducted a training course / workshop on orthopedic ophthalmic problem, small tissue surgery in small / large animals and diagnosis of pathologic problem through the use of ultra sound technique. He also arranged services of a lecturer whose salary for one year was paid by Dr. Kathio himself.
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Dr. Abdul Shakoor, Engineering Geologist, conducted 4 week National Training Course on 'Evaluation of Rock as Construction Material' at Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab which was attended by 95 professionals from Road Research Laboratory, Building Research Laboratory, NESPAK, PCSIR, Atomic Energy (Mineral Centre), Geological Survey of Pakistan, SEMENCE (a Multinational Company), Central Materials Testing Lab (CMTL) including students and faculty members of the Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. This course was unique in its nature. The latest techniques / knowledge imparted to the participants is now being applied in the respective organizations.
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Dr. Surraiya Rasheed, specialist in Cancer / AIDS / Viruses, conducted 12 workshops / seminars on 'Molecular Techniques and Molecular Biology of Cancer' at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore which were participated by 50 - 60 doctors and scientists from various medical institutions. In addition, she established 7 collaborative research programmes / facilities between her laboratory and Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore. She also delivered seminars / workshops in other institutes of Pakistan which were attended by more than 700 professionals.
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Mr. Irshad A. Rana, specialist in Metallurgical Engineering and Smelter Technology reviewed various components of Saindak Metals Project, Quetta and advised an action plan on organizational, technical, erection and commissioning (start up) aspects. He suggested modifications and improvements for erection of the machinery and trials testing of various units which were incorporated in the basic design. His visit was extremely useful / productive and saved annual loss of millions of US dollars in the shape of major risks of security, excessive power consumption and low metal recoveries.
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