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Haematology deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of blood and bone marrow as well as of the immunologic, haemostatic (blood clotting) and vascular systems. Because of the nature of blood, the science of hematology profoundly affects the understanding of many diseases.

The Department of Haematology, is an integral part of the basic medical sciences division at the University of Health Sciences, with a strong interdisciplinary approach, focuses on developing and delivering quality postgraduate programs. The Department provides an excellent environment for postgraduate studies, attempts to integrate molecular and cellular approaches to Haematological studies. The Department offers MPhil program leading to PhD degree.

Dr.Shahida Mohsin
Assistant Professor
M.B.B.S, M.S. (Belgium)
F.C.P.S Haematology (CPSP)

The mission of the department is

Create new standard in high quality teaching and research in the area of Haematology and inculcate world class research culture amongst students and faculty members.
Design and develop postgraduate program of the highest quality with a solid conceptual understanding of Haematology and diagnostic capabilities.
Produce highly qualified faculty in the field of Haematology.
Promote research interaction with public agencies and industry through outreach and scientific leadership.
Organize symposia, seminars and special lectures in relevant disciplines at national and international levels.

Working

Specializations: areas of teaching, training and research.

Red cell disorders including

Nutrional Anemias
Haemoglobinopathies
Membranopathies
Benign and malignant White cell disorders
Myeloproloifeative Disorders
Stem cell transplantation
Haemostasis and Coagulation disorders
Thrombophilia
Transfusion Medicine

Teaching is based on:-

Lectures
Tutorials
Journal Club Discussions
Individual and Group Presentations
Seminars
Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Practical demonstrations
Morphology sessions

Facilities

The department has a well equipped laboratory for postgraduate practical training and research work in Haematology

Scientific Collaboration

In addition to interaction with other departments within UHS and its affiliated colleges and institutions, the department is working in collaboration with Haemophilia society of Pakistan, Lahore; Punjab institute of Blood Transfusion, Lahore and National Institute of Blood Diseases (NIBD), Karachi for training and research in the diverse field of Haematology.

Research Activities

Ongoing Research

Platelet aggregation abnormalities in patients of chronic renal Failure.

Incidence of antiphosphlipid antibodies in recurrent abortions.

Future Research

Prevalence of Alloantibodies in Multipara Females and Multitransfused Patients.

Frequency of Aspirin Resistance in Patients with coronary artery disease in Pakistan.

Evaluation of Anaemia in children.

Evaluation of Acute Leukemia on the Basis of Immunophenotyping and Fusion Genes Analysis.

Molecular Markers in Chronic Lymphoproliferativ Disorders.

Carrier Detection of Haemophilia B by Indirect Linkage Analysis.

Prevalence of JAK2 V617F in patients of Myeloproliferative Disorders.

Evaluation of Acquired Abnormalities of Platelets in Patients of Chronic Liver Disease.

Determination of Reference Values of Complete Blood Counts of Healthy Population of different age Groups in Pakistan.

Von Willebrand Disease.

Future Plans

Linkages will be developed with foreign institutions both for collaborative research and for short term training of personnel in specialized techniques and procedures in the field of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine.

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