Past Events

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Date & Time: Monday, 1st July 2024, at 2 PM (Jakarta Time / GMT +7)*(12 noon Pakistan Time).

Zoom link provided: Click Here

“Indonesia as Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) – Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Vaccines and Biotechnology products is committed to strengthen R&D of quality, safe and affordable new vaccines and biotechnology products, build capacity as well as strengthen cooperation and collaboration among OIC member states. As a form of collaboration, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), one of the OIC organs, proudly present a *Workshop on Vaccine and Virology alongside with the Opening Ceremony of 3rd Batch of Indonesia – COMSTECH Fellowship Program for Research and Advance Training in Virology and Vaccine Technologies*. This event aims to increase the capacity of researchers in the field of virology and vaccine technology, especially in OIC member states. 

Mark your calendars for *Monday, 1st July 2024, at 2 PM (Jakarta Time / GMT +7)*(12 noon Pakistan Time).

You can participate online via the *Kementerian Kesehatan RI YouTube channel or through the Zoom link provided: Click Here

Let’s advance science together! “

Date: 1st – 3rd July 2024

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Date: May 24^th 2024
Time: 03:00PM – 4:30 PM Pakistan standard Time
Venue: Online only
Registration Link: Click Here
Technical Program: Link
Flyer: Click Here

Webinar Background:

Armed conflicts, war, and brain health is a complex and multifaceted issue with significant implications for individuals, families, communities, and societies at large. In conflict zones, individuals are not only exposed to the immediate dangers of violence, but also to a wide array of psychological and social stressors that can greatly impact brain health. This webinar will provide a valuable platform for experts, researchers, practitioners, and advocates to convene and discuss the multifaceted challenges and potential solutions related to this critical issue. Renowned speakers from Pakistan, Malaysia, Turkey and Africa will cover topics such as global Impact of war on human health, environment and different regions in this webinar. Moreover, the neurobiological mechanisms underlying PTSD and other trauma-related mental health disorders will also be discussed.

A question-and-answer session will be included where participants can engage with panelists and speakers, seeking clarification and sharing insights based on their expertise and experiences.

Target audience:

Healthcare Professionals, Researchers and Academics, Humanitarian Workers, Policy Makers and Advocates and other interested students.

To register, kindly click here: Click Here

For more information please contact:

Program Manager, Ms. Khazima Muazim khazima@comstech.org

Program Officer, Ms. Maham Yamin Maham.yamin@comstech.org

Course Instructor:
Dr. M. Hafizur Rahman, PhD (Japan)
COMSTECH Distinguished Scholar
Professor & Chairman, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dhaka International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Ex-Fellow, BIRDEM, MEXT Fellow, Japan

Date: 20^th May – 22^nd May 2024
Time: 09:00 am – 03:30 pm
Venue: COMSTECH Secretariat
Registration Link: link­
Technical Program: Link
Flyer: Click Here
*Only applicants who receive a confirmation email from us will be allowed to enter the premises.

Workshop Background:

The intersection of art and science in Drug Design and Development represents an attractive frontier in pharmaceutical research. To explore this dynamic relationship and its implications for therapeutic innovation, we are delighted to announce our upcoming workshop on “Drug Design and Development: The Arts and Science.” This workshop aims to probe into the mutual interchange between creativity and scientific research in the quest for novel therapeutics.

The workshop will feature keynote presentations by Dr Hafiz ur Rahman and interactive discussions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research, network with peers, and gain insights into emerging trends shaping the future of drug discovery. Join us for an enriching exploration of Drug Design and Development.

SPEAKER’S PROFILE:

Professor Dr. Hafizur Rahman has a long association with COMSTECH and ICCBS, University of Karachi. Through a collaboration between BIRDEM (Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders) and ICCBS, he came to ICCBS and successfully established a “Molecular Diabetology Laboratory” at PCMD and expanded his expertise in the development of diabetic models in rats and used these models for different research projects. He also trained researchers from home and abroad in the field of anti-diabetic drug discovery. He also established the mice islets isolation setup at PCMD for the first time in Pakistan, and identified several novel insulin secretagogues and explored their mechanisms. Currently, Dr. Hafizur Rahmanis working as a Professor in Dhaka International University, Bangladesh. He has more than 60 publications in international journals. He also received MEXT fellowship from Japan for the PhD program and has been awarded several research grants. He has a wonderful connection with researchers of few Japanese Universities, and received MIN6 cells as a Gift from Osaka University, Japan for PCMD, ICCBS, University of Karachi, Pakistan. Recently, Dr. Hafiz was awarded “COMSTECH Distinguished Scholar” title.

For more information, please contact:

Program Manager, Ms. Khazima Muazim khazima@comstech.org

Program Officer, Ms. Maham Yamin Maham.yamin@comstech.org

Jointly Organized by OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) and the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) in collaboration with the Moroccan Institute of Standardization (IMANOR)

Venue: The Moroccan Institute of Standardization (IMANOR), Rabat

Date: 20 – 24 May, 2024

Deadline for applications: 3^rd May, 2024

Flyer: Click Here

Introduction

In view of the diversity of several products, including processed food and other items of daily use in the present day, authentication and confirmation of their Halal nature is a growing challenge globally. Beside the environmental contaminants, both biological and chemical, addition of non-halal ingredients, which is prohibited for Muslims, are a matter of concern.  In recent years, awareness about Halal food and products has increased due to the cross contamination of several industrial products in our daily life. However, with increasing globalization, many Islamic countries import these products (or ingredients) from places, which do not observe the Islamic religious laws. It is therefore, imperative for the Muslim countries to establish Halal testing laboratories, which will ensure the ‘Halal’ status of the consumer products.

COMSTECH, SMIIC and other OIC institutions/organizations have been mandated by the Abu Dhabi Declaration (Second OIC Summit on Science & Technology, June 2021) to develop the capacity of Least Developed Countries of the OIC relevant to Halal (Clause # 32).

Course Objectives

The objective of this training courses is to encourage the harmonization of Halal Standards used in the OIC Countries and internationally by aiding in the adoption and use of the OIC/SMIIC Halal Standards. The training course is designed to train the participants from Arab -OIC Member States regarding the procedures for adoption, implementation and use of the OIC/SMIIC Halal Food Standards, mainly:

1. OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 – General Requirements for Halal Food
2.  OIC/SMIIC 2:2019 – Conformity Assessment and Requirements for Bodies Providing Halal Certification as well as about the Testing Procedures standards such as Test Method for detection of porcine in Food Products and cosmetics and Test Method detection of ethanol in Food Products and cosmetics which are being developed at SMIIC Technical Committees
3. Auditing of Testing Labs in line with OIC/SMIIC 35 – Conformity Assessment – General Requirements for the Competence of Laboratories Performing Halal Testing.

The aim is to transfer knowledge and skills, and to develop the human capital, while bridging the knowledge gap and enlightening the compliance requirements set forth by the regulatory bodies in the OIC Countries.

Practical session: A practical session will be conducted for a limited number of selected participants to transfer hands-on knowledge in halal laboratory testing methods. 

Who Should Attend?

The training course is designed to address the interest of scientists, research scholars, government officials, statutory policymakers, enforcement officers, and food safety auditors in OIC/SMIIC Halal Products Standards and Testing.

Travel & Local Hospitality:

The organizers will cover the flight tickets and accommodation expenses (7 nights) from Category-1 countries as listed below to attend the training. Please also note that there is a limit of maximum 11 (eleven) participants whose expenses will be borne by SMIIC, and COMSTECH. (Comoros, Djibouti, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen).

The training is also open to Category II countries as listed below. Limited funds are available to cover accommodation expenses of shortlisted participants from Category II countries. Participants are expected to cover the flight tickets from parent organizations. (Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,   United Arab Emirates)

COMSTECH will arrange local hospitality for selected participants. Travel support will be provided to the speaker/resource persons only. Participants are expected to get their travel funding from their parent organizations/country of origin.

Registration Process:

1. For physical participation register at the following link: Click Here
2. For virtual participation register at the following link: Click Here
3. Read instructions in the application form carefully and submit a properly filled form along with your CV. Foreign participants must submit a scanned copy of passport.
4.  Selected candidates will be notified through email; hence, applicants are required to check their emails regularly.

Workshop Coordinators:

Muhammad Haris Akram
Program Manager
COMSTECH, Islamabad.
Email: haris@comstech.org
Phone: +92 51 9220681

Çağrı Cankurtaran
Specialist
SMIIC, Istanbul.
Email: cagri.cankurtaran@smiic.org
Phone: +90 532 561 63 93

Date: April 29- May 04, 2024

Venue: L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan

Introduction:
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the effective utilization of data has become paramount for organizations across various sectors. Big Data Analytics and AI have emerged as powerful tools, offering unprecedented opportunities for insights generation, decision-making, and innovation. Particularly, in the Oil and Gas Industry and medicine, these technologies hold immense potential to revolutionize operations, enhance efficiency, and drive breakthroughs in research and patient care. However, ensuring the security and integrity of data is of utmost importance.

This workshop aims to delve into the significance and applications of Big Data Analytics and AI in these industries, while also addressing the critical need for robust Data and Information Security measures.

Topics to be covered/Program Schedule:

29/4/2024: Introduction to Big Data Analytics and AI

30/4/2024: Data Analytics and AI in Oil and Gas Industry       

2/5/2024: Data Analytics and AI in Medicine

3/5/2024: Data and Information Security

4/5/2024: Data Hiding and Watermarking

Resource Person:

Prof. Dr. Jasni Mohamad Zain

Director/Professor

Institute for Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (IBDAAI),

Kompleks Al-Khawarizmi, Universiti Teknologi MARA,

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Detailed Profile: Click Here

Registration:

• For virtual participation register at the following: Click Here

• Read instructions in the application form carefully and submit a properly filled form.

• Selected candidates will be notified through email; hence, applicants are required to check their emails regularly.

Workshop Coordinators:

Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad

Program Officer

COMSTECH, Islamabad.

Email: Haseeb.ahmad@comstech.org

Ms. Altyn Kiyasheva

Head of Office for International Partnerships Development and Promotion in International Rankings

 L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University

Email: enu.visiting.prof@gmail.com

Mission-Oriented Innovation Policy (MOIP) Towards Facing Elderly in Islamic World

POSTPONED

Event Flyer: Link
Event date: 4^th – 6^th June 2024
Venue: COMSTECH secretariat, Islamabad
Registration Link: Link
Registration deadline:   4^th May 2024

Mustafa^(pbuh) Science and Technology Foundation (MSTF) focuses on increasing the capacity of actual and potential role-players who avidly seek the advancement of science, technology, and innovation in the Islamic World so as to affect the fulfillment of the Modern Islamic Civilization. Realizing the immense importance of this mission, COMSTECH, in collaboration with MSTF, will jointly organize the 10^th Science and Technology Exchange Program (STEP), with a focus on “Mission-Oriented Innovation Policy (MOIP) Towards Facing Elderly in Islamic World”, from 4^th to 6^th of June, 2024.

Target audience:

This event will bring together stakeholders from various sectors, including government, academia, technology development, and more, from all over the world to address different aspects of Elderly in the Islamic world through MOIP.

Event Program:

The three-day event will have the following sections;

1. Scientific, technological, and policy-making panels, keynote speeches, and round tables, focusing on the following areas;

1. Elderly Issues in Islamic World
2. Implementing MOIP for Facing Elderly in Islamic World
3. Success Stories Worldwide in Facing Elderly
4. Science and Technology Trends in Facing Elderly
5. Scientific and Technological Achievements in Facing Elderly
6. Academia to Academia (A2A) meetings
7. Workshops

Travel & Local Hospitality:

Self-funded or participants supported by their parent institutions are encouraged to apply. Accommodation will be available for limited number of selected participants.

Eligibility Criteria:

Relevant nationals of OIC member and observer states can apply.

Registration Process:

For physical/virtual participation, please fill the following form: Click Here

Selected candidates will be notified through email, hence applicants are required to check their emails regularly.

Contact Details of focal person:

Mr. Mahdi Amini, International Affairs Executive, Mustafa^(pbuh) Science and Technology Foundation, amini@mstfdn.org

Ms. Khazima Muazim, Program Manager, COMSTECH, khazima@comstech.org     

Ms Maham Yamin, Program Officer, COMSTECH, maham.yamin@comstech.org

Jointly Organized by

COMSTECH, A Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) and Center for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT) Africa, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.

Venue: Center for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT), Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
Date: May 28 to 30, 2024

Introduction

NTDs (Neglected Tropical Diseases) are a major health and economic burden in most low- and middle-income countries, including many OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) member states.  The control and elimination of NTDs require a scale-up and integration of global mass treatment programmes, along with new technologies and drugs to diagnose and treat these diseases. Growing cases of leishmaniasis around the globe, particularly in the African region, is a major health challenge, which needs to be addressed at various levels (Public awareness, primary health care, vector control, effective use of current treatments and development of new technologies and drugs). Unfortunately, to date no vaccine is available to treat leishmaniasis, therefore, capacity building to identify new drugs, and drug targets in parasites is the need of the time.

Training Outcomes:

1. Young scientists will be trained on recent advances in NTD/ leishmaniasis diseases.
2. Researchers from Ethiopia and other OIC- COMSTECH member states will interact with each other in the training.
3. Multinational interactions will lead to the development of international collaborations, research possibilities and publications.

Practical session: The first 2 days will consist of lectures. These lectures can also be attended via zoom. This will be followed by a practical session of 1 day which will be conducted for a limited number of selected participants to transfer hands-on knowledge on evaluation of anti-leishmanial activity.

Who Should Attend?

Relevant to scientists interested in NTDs/ leishmaniasis research and specializing in Microbiology, Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Medicinal and Natural product Chemistry and Pathology.

Criteria for selection of participants:

COMSTECH/CDT Africa support will be available on merit. Participants should be less than 40 years of age. In case of students, their cGPA in relevant disciplines will be considered and extra weight will be given if they have publication. In the case of researchers/scientists, their publication record and abstracts will be considered.

Travel & Local Hospitality:

Travel and local hospitality related support is available for limited number of international participants. Self-funded / participants supported by their parent institutions are encouraged to apply.

Registration Process:

1. For physical/ virtual participation : Click Here
2. Read instructions in the application form carefully and submit a properly filled form along with your CV. Foreign participants must submit a scanned copy of passport. to the contact Person mention below
3.  Selected candidates will be notified through email; hence, applicants are required to check their emails regularly.

Contact Details

Ethiopia: Dr. Fozia Ali Adem, CDT-Africa, Addis Ababa University, fozia.ali@aau.edu.et

Pakistan:  Ms. Khazima Muazim, Program Manager, COMSTECH, khazima@comstech.org