Launch of Proceedings & International Seminar on Integrity in Biomedical Research
Tuesday, July 25, 12:00-14:00 (PKT)
COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad.
Background:
Bioethics is the fundamental basis for research. An international consensus on research integrity organized by UEARS activities via Cairo Consensus Group was supported by COMSTECH, the Scientific arm of OIC, the international organization of 57 states, which is the second biggest after the United Nations. The project was led by COMSTECH Distinguished Scholar, Professor Khalid Khan of the University of Granada in Spain. Professor Khalid Khan is one of the top scientists worldwide, having been ranked in the highest 2% of all researchers by Stanford University of the USA. In the biomedical research integrity project, 30 experts from 14 countries in 5 continents came together in Cairo Egypt to make specific recommendations for scientific integrity. UEARS organized the event as part of its international conference. The integrity statement was recently published in the British Journal. The implementation of this international consensus statement is expected to enhance science integrity worldwide.
This event will include the launching of the proceedings of the International Workshop on « Integrity in Biomedical Research » along with talks by experts in the field of Bioethics in research.
Registration Process:
- For physical participation register at the following link : https://forms.gle/QS35YjhFNkvgHAHk8
(Accommodation will not be provided) - For virtual participation register at the following link: https://forms.gle/BLWnjJNgdWxyPkhu8
- 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.
Tentative List of Speakers:
- Professor Khalid Saeed Khan, COMSTECH Distinguished Scholar, Distinguished Investigator, University of Granada, Spain
- Dr. Mohamed Fawzy, Secretary General, UEARS, Egypt.
Workshop Coordinators:
Muhammad Haris Akram
Program Manager
COMSTECH, Islamabad.
Email: haris@comstech.org
Phone: +92 51 9220681
Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad
Program Officer
COMSTECH, Islamabad.
Email: Haseeb.ahmad@comstech.org
Phone: +92 51 9220681
