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\nThe 17th National Undergraduate Medical Research Conference (UMR) 2024 was formally inaugurated at Peshawar Medical College in Peshawar, marking the commencement of two days of intellectual exchange and collaboration within the medical research community. The event was graced by distinguished personalities, educators, and researchers from various leading academic institutions and cities across the country.
\nThe Chief Guest for the inauguration ceremony was Professor Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Swati, former VC Agriculture University, who formally inaugurated the conference. Dr. Nadeen Akhtar, CEO of HCC, KP, was a Guest of Honour. Also present were Dr. Iftikhar Hussain, CEO, Shahid Warsi, CEO of AFAQ, Prof. Dr. Hafizur Rahaman, Dean, PMC, Prof. Dr. Saeed Anwar, Executive Director, Prof. Dr. Aman Khan, Principal PMC, and Prof. Dr. Shamim Akhtar, Principal PDC. The conference was jointly organized by PMC, PDC, and RNC.
\nDr. Hala Rajab, Director UMR, PMC welcomed the guests and highlighted the conference\u2019s significance as a platform for researchers to present their findings and exchange ideas.
\nThe Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Swati, applauded the organizers for creating a platform for youth to share their experiences. He emphasized the importance of utilizing the abundant resources of the country and expressed concern over the drain of talent from the country. Dr. Swati believed that the youth, capable and full of potential, could steer the nation away from crises and called for a collective effort to address the challenge.
\nShahid Warsi, CEO of AFAQ, highlighted the significance of data-driven decision-making, advocating for a factual approach towards sustainable development and profitability. Dr. Nadeen Akhtar, CEO of HCC, KP, stressed the importance of research with a focused and goal-oriented approach to make a difference in disease control and management.
\nProf. Dr. Hafizur Rahaman, Dean PMC, advocated for a holistic approach to deal with human health and lauded the efforts of the conference organizers. He condemned the genocide of Palestinians by Israel and appealed to support the cause of free Palestine.
\nThe conference, with its objectives of providing a platform for emerging researchers, facilitating discussions on modern trends, fostering effective research methodologies, and guiding participants on the process of publishing research, promises two days of diverse activities. These activities include a quiz competition, research poster competition, research verbal competition, plenary sessions, videography competition, research skill stations, panel discussions, and hands-on sessions on practical knowledge and skills.
\nThe 17th National Undergraduate Medical Research Conference aims to stimulate intellectual curiosity, promote collaboration, and contribute to the advancement of medical research in Pakistan.
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