PESHAWAR: Ten outstanding medical research students were selected from across Pakistan as the third batch of the Precision Medicine Lab’s(PML) highly competitive 8-week summer elective programme comes to an end.
The certificates distribution ceremony was held under the joint auspices of Rehman Medical Institute and CECOS University, aimed at nurturing emerging scientific talent in biomedicine and related fields.
The graduation ceremony was also attended by a distinguished audience including Prof Dr Sher Muhammad Khan, Consultant Oncologist, Dr. Taza Gul, Director of Science and Technology, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Amjad Arbab, senior advisor at the World Bank, among other notable guests.
Speaking at the occasion, principal of Rehman Medical College, Prof Dr Mukhtiar Zaman said that the Precision Medicine Lab has become a beacon of advanced biomedical research, focusing on critical projects including the country’s precision medicine pilot for cancer treatment. He said each summer, the lab welcomes some of Pakistan’s brightest medical undergraduates to engage in original research, contributing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.
The graduating students include Mahnoor Sheikh of Pakistan International Medical College in Peshawar, Binyameen Raza Qureshi from Khyber Medical College in Peshawar,Abdal Gohar Qureshi, from Khyber Medical College in Peshawar, Gul-e-Lala Nauman from Rehman Medical College in Peshawar, Shayan Ahmad from Khyber Medical College in Peshawar, Zara Khan of Khyber Girls Medical College in Peshawar,Muskan Hayat from Khyber Medical College inPeshawar,
Malaika Khan from Khyber Medical College in Peshawar, Quratulain from Rehman Medical College, Peshawar and Talha Mufeed from Saidu Medical College in Swat.
Dr. Faisal Khan emphasized the need for a culture of inquiry and academic rigor to fully unlock the potential of young researchers.
He said the Precision Medicine Lab’s role was promoting a vibrant scientific community and paving the way for future advancements in precision medicine. He said the summer elective programme continues to be a key initiative in developing the next generation of scientific leaders in Pakistan.
The graduating students were awarded certificates.
