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 Microbiology and Immunology Department

Introduction

The newly formed Department of Microbiology and Immunology an integral part of the basic medical sciences division at the University of Health Sciences that will consist of faculty with expertise in immunology, bacteriology and virology with an interest in host pathogen interactions, particularly those pathogens that impact health and wellbeing in Pakistan. The Department will offer Ph.D. programme and an MPhil programme leading to PhD degree.

The mission of the department is:

Create new standard in high quality teaching and research in the areas of immunology and host-pathogen interactions. Develop collaborative interactions with scientists conducting cutting-edge research within the country and outside. Train students in modern principles of research and provide an encouraging and stimulating environment to foster learning in disciplines of microbiology and immunology. Disseminate up-to-date knowledge in the field by organizing journal clubs, seminars and symposia in microbiology and immunology and related fields.

Prof. Abdul Ghaffar
Professor & Head of Department
Ph.D
E-mail : headmicrobiology@uhs.edu.pk
Prof. Dr. Abdul Hannan
Professor of Microbiology
MBBS, DCP, Dp. Bact, M.R.C.Path, F.R.C.Path
E-mail : microbiology@uhs.edu.pk


Specializations

Specializations: areas of teaching, training and research

  • Basic Principles of Immunology
  • Herbopathic medicine and immune functions
  • Vaccine development
  • Host-pathogen interaction
  • Immunotherapy
  • Development of immunologic diagnostic methods

Dr. Nadeem Afzal
Assistant Professor & Senior Consultant
MBBS, M.Sc (Medical Immunology) London, UK
Member of European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology
E-mail : microbiology@uhs.edu.pk

Academic Collaboration

In addition to a meaningful interaction with other departments of basic and clinical sciences within UHS and its affiliated colleges and institutions, the department will coordinate and collaborate in training and research with other national biomedical institutions with common and complementary interests.

Resource Laboratory

The UHS is developing a state-of-the-art resource laboratory with support from HEC, to provide backup research in the departments of basic sciences. The resource laboratory shall house core facilities for research involving PCR, immunoassay, bio-analytical equipment and imaging.

Training and Research

The members of our faculty pursue an active involvement in the student recruitment, curricular development, teaching and research. It consists of a dedicated team of individuals with varying interests, duties, and responsibilities. Teaching will be based on formal lectures, tutorials, problem based learning, discussions, seminars and laboratory training.

We feel excited about our achievements and the challenges we see for the future. You are invited to be a part of them.

Admissions

The postgraduate programme at UHS aspires to higher education and research training in selected areas of Microbiology and Immunology. All students will carry out independent and original research under the supervision of faculty advisor(s).

Applications are invited for admissions to MPhil and PhD programmes and should be addressed to the Head, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Health Sciences, Khayaban-e-Jamia, Lahore. The admissions are made on the basis of academic merit and interview by the admission committee.

Liberal stipend/assistance ship are available for students admitted to MPhil or PhD programme.


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