KARACHI: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), part of the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) at the University of Karachi, and the College of Molecular Medicine at Ziauddin University.
The agreement aims to promote academic collaboration between the two institutions, enabling faculty and student exchanges, as well as the sharing of academic and research information.
The MoU includes joint research projects, faculty exchanges, workshops, training sessions, seminars, and conferences involving faculty and students of both institutions.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Dr. Farzana Shaheen, Director of ICCBS, KU, and Prof. Talat Mirza, Principal of the College of Molecular Medicine and Executive Director of Research, during a meeting at the HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, KU.
Prof. Dr. Farzana Shaheen underscored ICCBS's role as a leading centre of excellence in chemical, biological, and biomedical sciences. She said the PCMD maintains adherence to both national and international standards, providing high-quality education and research opportunities to scholars worldwide.
Prof. Talat Mirza highlighted the academic and research achievements of the Dr. Panjwani Center and reiterated Ziauddin University’s commitment to academic excellence. She described Ziauddin University as a prestigious institution with diverse faculties engaged in various disciplines and holding memberships in international organisations.
Additional collaborative initiatives by the two institutions are anticipated following further discussions.