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Dr. Aisha Khan, the Executive Director of Laboratory Operations at the University of Miami visits CEMB
Dr. Aisha Khan, the Executive Director of Laboratory Operations at the University of Miami visits CEMB


Research on regenerative medicine is crucial in Pakistan, as it has the potential to revolutionize the country's healthcare system and address some of its most pressing medical challenges. Dr. Aisha Khan, the Executive Director of Laboratory Operations at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, USA, recently visited the Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB) in Lahore, Pakistan on October 11, 2023. During her visit, Dr. Khan met with Vice Chancellor University of the Punjab Prof Dr. Khalid Mahmood, Chairman of the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig, Prof. Moazur Rahman, Director of CEMB, and Dr. Azra Mehmood, along with her team members Dr. Noreen Latief, Dr. Saba Tasneem, and Dr. Maria Tayyab, who are part of the Stem Cells lab at CEMB. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss potential areas of mutual research interests for future collaborations between the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and CEMB. The worthy Vice Chancellor's presence at the meeting highlights the importance that CEMB places on fostering international collaborations and partnerships. As the Chairman of the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig's participation in the meeting also underscores the significance of this potential collaboration for Pakistan's scientific community. Overall, the meeting was a productive one, with both institutions expressing a keen interest in exploring potential collaborations in the future.