On 27th August 2024, Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed, HI(M) (Retd), Pro VC (Academics) chaired the 7th NUMS IRB & EC (Sub Committee) meeting at 1000 hours in the VC Conference Room, NUMS PWD Campus. The following members attended the meeting:

The meeting agenda centered on reviewing six MPhil Psychology research projects/studies. The committee presented each project in detail, assessing its ethical compliance, research design, and overall feasibility. Where necessary, they provided suggestions for improvement, especially concerning participant recruitment strategies, sample size, selection criteria, and the clarity of research objectives.

The NUMS IRB & EC Sub-Committee approved the projects and provided specific feedback for revisions in areas requiring improvement.

They recorded and shared all comments and recommendations with the researchers and supervisors.

On 24th September 2024, the 8th NUMS IRB & EC (Sub-Committee) meeting was held at 1000 hrs in the VC Conference Room, NUMS PWD Campus. The meeting was chaired by Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed, HI(M) (Retd), Pro VC (Academics), NUMS, and attended by the following members:

The primary agenda of the meeting was to review and provide ethical oversight for 5x MPhil Psychology research projects. All five projects were approved with minor modifications. The committee suggested rephrasing certain research titles, adjusting the sample sizes, and clarifying participant recruitment methods. Researchers were also asked to modify their data analysis techniques and provide additional justifications where needed.

All comments and recommendations were recorded and shared with the researchers and their supervisors for timely revisions and resubmission to the committee.

The 1st Full Bench Meeting of the NUMS Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) was held on 09 June 2023 at 1000 hours at the NUMS PWD Campus. Prof Dr. Aisha Mohyuddin, Dean MDS at NUMS, and Chairperson of IACUC, presided over the meeting.Following members attended the subject meeting;

The Chairperson welcomed all the committee members and expressed gratitude for their attendance. An introductory session provided an overview of the agenda and the importance of the IACUC's role in ensuring ethical treatment of animals in research.

Following the introductory session 5x research studies were presented by their Principal Investigators. The details of each study were thoroughly discussed, including the methodologies, ethical considerations, and expected outcomes.

Throughout the meeting, committee members examined each research proposal. Their insightful comments and recommendations focused on ethical considerations, research methodology, data collection, and potential risks to animal subjects involved.

Following the presentations, the recorded comments and recommendations were promptly shared with the respective researchers and supervisors to ensure that the researchers have the opportunity to address and incorporate the committee's insights, thereby refining and strengthening their research proposals.

The 2nd Full Bench Meeting of NUMS IACUC chaired by Dean MDS NUMS, Prof. Dr Aisha Mohyuddin (Chairperson NUMS IACUC), was held on 25 April 2024 at 0900 hours at Discussion Room (Room 1.9), Tik Tower, NUMS PWD Campus, Islamabad. The following members attended the subject meeting:

The meeting was conducted to review and discuss the following research projects/studies aimed at advancing wound care technology:

During the meeting, committee members deliberated on the scientific merit, ethical considerations, and animal welfare implications of both research projects.

The IACUC provided valuable feedback and recommendations to the researchers, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and rigorous scientific methodologies in conducting animal-based studies. Suggestions were made to optimize experimental protocols, minimize animal discomfort, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.