COMSTECH International Seminar On Neglected Tropical Diseases

Date: 01, April 2026
Time: 10:00 – 01:00 PM (PST)

Introduction:

OIC-COMSTECH is pleased to announce an International Seminar on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), addressing critical global health challenges affecting vulnerable populations across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.NTDs comprise a group of 20 infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and parasitic worms. With the impact of climate change and global warming, these diseases are increasingly spreading beyond tropical regions into temperate climates.

A special focus of this seminar will be Leishmaniasis, one of the top ten NTDs worldwide, affecting more than 12 million people globally. In this seminar, a team of internationally renowned speakers will discuss diagnostics of NTDs, structure-based and AI supported drug discovery targeting the Leishmaniasis causing parasites.

Participation:

  • Physical participation is only open for residents of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and nearby Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Virtual participation is open to all interested individuals of OIC member states and others.

Flyer: Click Here

Registration Link: Click Here 

  • Registration outcome will be shared through email, therefore, please give your valid email address.

Pre-Requisite:

  • Education: MS or above
  • Fields: Natural Sciences/Applied Biological Sciences/ Microbiologist/ Virologist/Medicine/Molecular Biology

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