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MMG STUDENTS IN HAEMCON, 2017
MMG STUDENTS IN HAEMCON, 2017


Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics faculty members and students participated in 19th Annual PSH conference/International Hematology Symposium held at Avari Hotel, Lahore from 16-18 February, 2017. It was organized by Pakistan Society of Hematology with theme of “Hematology Challenges in Pakistan”. This Mega Event of hematology was joined by >700 Local Participants and >60 International Speakers. More than 90 posters were presented in total of three days conference. National and International expert hematologists were member of poster jury. Dr. Saba Riaz's research group of MMG students Ms. Nasira Munawar, Mr. Hasnain Sajjad, Ms. Mariya Farooq in collaboration with Dr. Mizna Arif from Citi Lab and Research Centre presented their work “TMPRSS6 rs855791 Polymorphism in Pakistani Patients of Iron deficiency Anemia”. They clinched 2nd prize in best poster category with cash of 15,000 Rs.