The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), RMI successfully hosted its Annual Symposium on Strengthening Clinical Trials in Pakistan, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry stakeholders to focus on building quality, capacity, and global trust in clinical research.
This CME-accredited symposium featured expert-led discussions on advancing high-quality clinical trials, strengthening national research capacity, improving regulatory pathways, and ensuring ethical, safe, and patient-centered research practices. The symposium served as a valuable platform to learn, connect, and collaborate sharing insights and experiences aimed at elevating research standards and strengthening global confidence in Pakistan’s clinical trial ecosystem.
The symposium was honored by the presence of KP Health Minister Khaleeq-ur-Rehman as the chief guest, who highlighted the significance of advancing healthcare research and strengthening clinical trials in Pakistan. Mohsin Ali Turk | Director Legal Affairs, KP Health Care Commission attended as the guest of honor, further reinforcing the collaborative effort to enhance the nation’s clinical research landscape.
The symposium featured esteemed speakers including | Shafique Ur Rehman | CEO, RMI, Prof. Dr. Naila Irum Hadi | Director Research & CTU, RMI , Prof. Dr. Saeed Hamid | Professor of Medicine and Director CTU, Aga Khan University (AKU), Dr. Tanseer Ali | Head, Tigermed Pakistan, Syed Munawar Ali | Head of Clinical Operations & Associate Director, IQVIA Pakistan , Prof. Dr. Baber Saeed | Director CTU, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Islamabad, Dr. Akhtar Abbas Khan | Director Pharmacy Services, DRAP & Head of National Pharmacovigilance Center , Dr. Mazhar Jaffry | Healthcare Entrepreneur, Clinician, and Philanthropist, Dr. Umar Hayat | PhD, Serial Entrepreneur and Vice President CMC & Supply Chain, Union Therapeutics, Prof. Muhammad Irfan | Professor of Psychiatry and Public Health, Peshawar Medical College, Abdul Rashid | Ex-Chairman, Clinical Studies Committee, DRAP & Consultant (Health Initiatives), OIC-COMSTECH Islamabad, Dr. Nazish Ijaz Awan | Qualified Pharmacist, Clinical Research Expert, and Public Health Specialist, Mr. Talha Javid | Manager, Clinical Research, DRK Pharma Solutions Pakistan, they all shared valuable insights and expertise to strengthen Pakistan’s clinical trial landscape.
