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PESHAWAR, Jan 29 (APP):Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar organized the first meeting of the Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) Research Consortium under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Rubina Nazli, Dean Basic Medical Sciences KMU.
The meeting marked a significant step toward strengthening research culture and promoting collaborative scientific initiatives within the university.
The session was attended by the Directors of the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS), the Institute of Pathology and Diagnostic Medicine (IPDM), and the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (IPS), along with faculty members from various departments.
A representative from the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) also participated to facilitate institutional coordination and administrative planning.
During the deliberations, participants unanimously acknowledged that the establishment of a formal Research Consortium is essential to advancing focused, high-impact research in Basic Medical Sciences at KMU.
The initiative aims to create structured research groups, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen the university’s national and international research standing.
It was emphasized that the formation of dedicated research clusters will help align academic expertise with emerging scientific priorities and funding opportunities.
ORIC expressed its commitment to providing full administrative and technical support for the consortium, including documentation, formal agreements, and coordination mechanisms.
The Directors and faculty members welcomed the initiative and contributed constructive proposals for future research collaborations, joint projects, and capacity-building efforts across departments.
The meeting concluded with a resolution to convene a second session within two weeks to finalize a detailed working framework, define priority research areas and design thematic research groups involving multiple departments within KMU’s Basic Medical Sciences.
It was further agreed that consortium-related information and research data will be published on the institute’s official website to enhance global academic visibility and promote international engagement.
To ensure effective coordination and information sharing during the formation of the Research Consortium, focal persons were nominated from the participating institutes.
These nominated representatives will collect relevant data, support institutional collaboration and contribute to the development of the consortium’s operational structure.