Science diplomacy important tool for nurturing peace

News Desk

Science diplomacy is extremely important for nurturing peace, and harmony and maintaining goodwill amongst nations, said International Center for Biological and Chemical Sciences (ICCBS) University of Karachi Patron-in-Chief Dr Attaur Rahman on Tuesday.

He was speaking at a webinar on “Neurocase Wilson’s disease trials: chemical, gene, and organ/cell treatments” organized by COMSTECH.

The webinar was delivered by the Director Department of Neurology, Shanghai TongRen Hospital Prof Xiao-Ping Wang.

Dr Atta, who is a former federal minister for science and technology, said “We are very fortunate to have Prof Wang in Karachi at ICCBS. Prof Wang is a very distinguished scientist, he maintained.

Prof Wang said it is my pleasure and the topic of my talk is Neurocase Wilson disease trials: chemical, gene, and organ/cell treatment.

He talked about the history of Wilson’s disease and modern neurology. He shed light on the discovery of this disease and discussed the research work of different scientists on this disease.  Prof. Wang also talked about Pakistan-China research exchange initiatives.

He talked about the disease and said it can mostly be cured, early diagnosis and early treatment is very helpful in managing and treating this disease. Prof Atta termed the presentation as an impressive overview of the work that has been done in this area and appreciated Dr Wang’s international linkages and said that it is a very important facet of research today to develop international linkages and nurture the ability to contribute and learn from various parts of the world.

COMSTECH Coordinator General Dr Iqbal Choudhry appreciated the work, contribution to science, and presentation of Dr Wang.  He appreciated the work of Dr. Wang in traditional medicine and expressed hope to work with him both in clinical trials and research.