Global Molecular Medicine Conference Kicks Off in Karachi

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Karachi: The 8th International Symposium-Training Course on Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (MMDR-8) will begin today at Dr Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD) at University of Karachi (UoK). Sindh Caretaker Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Dr Saad Khalid Niaz, will inaugurate the conference.

Over 600 scholars, including 70 researchers from 26 countries are expected to participate in this conference

Around 600 scholars, including 70 researchers from 26 countries, are expected to participate in this conference.  The symposium features plenary lectures by eminent scientists, invited lectures, and poster presentations by young scholars. ICCBS Director Dr Farzana Shaheen stated this while presiding over a review meeting of the symposium on Friday. Dr Shaheen hoped that this meeting would foster stronger research ties between participating scientists representing different regions.

Event to focus on latest advancements in molecular medicine and drug research

She maintained that one of the prime objectives of this symposium is to bring together the leading experts in the field of molecular medicine from all around the world. The ICCBS spokesperson said that Sindh Caretaker Minister for Health and Population Welfare Dr Saad Khalid Niaz will deliver the inaugural speech. “The scientific program of the symposium will include plenary, invited lectures by eminent scientists, and poster presentations by young scholars from different parts of the world, as well as from Pakistan,” he added.