The Department of Physiology of the University of Karachi and Dr Essa Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre signed the memorandum of understanding to enhance skill development, arranging internships and jobs for the students.
KU, Dr Essa Lab signs MoU for students’ skill development
KARACHI, Jun 10 (APP): The Department of Physiology of the University of Karachi and Dr Essa Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre signed the memorandum of understanding to enhance skill development, arranging internships and jobs for the students.
The MoU signing ceremony was held at the KU Vice Chancellor Secretariat on Wednesday. The KU VC Professor Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi, the Chief Executive Officer of Dr Essa Lab Professor Dr Farhan Essa inked the MoU documents.
As part of the MoU, Essa Lab experts will be placed as part of the departmental advisory board at the KU’s physiology department. The KU students and faculty members will get analytical facilities and special discounts at the Essa Labs across the city.
The KU and Dr Essa Lab also agree to arrange joint research projects, joint conferences, and seminars to create awareness regarding health issues and safety. The MoU aims to promote preventive healthcare practices in the metropolis.
Dr Farhan Essa stated that under this MoU, both parties aim to collaborate in the areas of research, development, education, training, and the long term, non commercial dissemination of knowledge.
He emphasized the importance of the university–industry partnership in promoting knowledge transfer and information sharing, particularly in fields of mutual interest. He shared that the collaboration is expected to foster new networks, stimulate interactions, enhance problem solving capacity, and encourage the adoption of innovative methodologies and technologies for mutual benefit.
The KU VC Professor Dr Khalid Iraqi emphasized that this MoU marks a significant step in strengthening industry–academia linkages.
He noted that such collaborations not only enhance research, training, and knowledge transfer but also create valuable opportunities for students to gain practical exposure and develop skills aligned with market needs.
He mentioned that by fostering partnerships with industry, the university can expand its problem solving capacity, adopt innovative methodologies, and introduce new technologies on campus.
He believes that this synergy benefits students through enriched learning experiences while simultaneously advancing the institution’s role as a hub of innovation and knowledge dissemination.
The KU’s Director Evening Professor Dr Shabib Ul Hassan, Dean of Faculty of Management and Administrative Sciences,Professor Dr Zaeema Asrar Mohiuddin, faculty of members of department of physiology, Senior Medical Officer Dr Wafa Altaf, Director ORIC Dr Syeda Hoor Ul Ain, and the team ORIC, Cluster Manager from Dr Essa Lab Tanweer Quadri, Corportae Representator of Dr Essa Lab Namrah Imriaz, and others were present on this occasion.
