The 3rd Full Bench Meeting of NUMS IRB & Ethical Committee, chaired by Chairman IRB & Ethical Committee Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed, HI(M) (Retd) was held at NUMS Research Facilitation Centre (NRFC), NUMS Sectt Rawalpindi, on 24 Aug 2023 at 1000 Hrs and attended by the following members:
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S# |
Name |
Designation/Affiliation |
Role |
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a. |
Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed, HI(M) (Retd) |
Pro VC (Academics) |
Chair |
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b. |
Maj Gen Shazia Nisar HI(M) |
HoD Medicine/Professor Medicine PEMH |
Member |
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c. |
Maj Gen Waseem Ahmad Khan HI(M) |
HoD General Surgery CMH |
Member |
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d. |
Prof Dr Azam Chaudhry |
Dean Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities |
Member |
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e. |
Prof Dr Aisha Mohyuddin |
Dean MDS/Director Research |
Member |
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f. |
Brig Dilshad Ahmed Khan, SI(M) (Retd) |
Director Academics NUMS |
Member |
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g. |
Brig Khadija Qamar |
Professor & HoD Anatomy, AM College |
Member |
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h. |
Brig Kausar Habib (Retd) |
DAFN, GHQ Rwp |
Member |
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i. |
Brig Naubahar Hussain, SI(M) (Retd) |
Director Legal Affair, NUMS |
Member |
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j. |
Dr Shahid Waseem |
Director ORIC, NUMS |
Member |
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k. |
Dr Saima Pervaiz Iqbal |
Professor & HoD Family Medicine |
Member |
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l. |
Dr Peter John |
Professor ASAB, NUST |
Member |
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n. |
Lt Col Malik Jawed Ahmed Khan |
AM College |
Member |
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q. |
Mr Aqeel Yunus |
Assistant Director, ORIC |
Secretary |
The honorable Chairman welcomed the members of IRB & Ethical Committee. After introductory session of the members, the Secretary IRB & EC delivered presentation on IRB functions and processes at NUMS. 4x research studies were presented by their Principal Investigators.
After each presentation, the committee members engaged in an in-depth discussion and analysis, offering invaluable feedback and recommendations. Their focus was on various critical aspects, including ethical considerations, the robustness of research methodology, the efficacy of data collection, identification and mitigation of potential risks to human and animal participants (as relevant), and suggestions to elevate the practical significance of the research endeavors.
The comments and recommendations were documented and promptly shared with the respective researchers. providing them with the essential insights needed to refine and enhance their research project/studies.
The 1st Sub Committee Meeting of the NUMS Institutional Review Board and Ethical Committee (IRB & EC) took place on October 4, 2023 at 1000hrs in NUMS Research Facilitation Centre (NRFC), NUMS Secretariat Rawalpindi, under the chair of Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed, HI(M) (Retd). The following committee members attended the subject meeting;
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S# |
Name |
Designation/Affiliation |
Role |
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a. |
Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed, HI(M) (Retd) |
Pro VC (Academics) |
Chair |
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b. |
Brig Dilshad Ahmed Khan, SI(M) (Retd) |
Director Academics, NUMS |
Co-opted Member |
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c. |
Prof Dr Aisha Mohyuddin |
Dean MDS, NUMS |
Member |
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d. |
Dr Shahid Waseem |
Director ORIC, NUMS |
Member |
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e. |
Dr Muhammad Jawad Hassan |
HoD, NDBS |
Member |
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f. |
Mr Aqeel Yunus |
Assistant Director, ORIC |
Secretary |
The meeting was convened to review/approve the research studies/projects submitted by Department of Biological Sciences to office of IRB in NUMS ORIC.
10x presentations were given by the presenters on their research studies/projects in presence of their supervisors. These presentations covered a wide range of topics pertaining to field of Biological Sciences. Researchers discussed their respective studies’ research methodologies, objectives, and expected outcomes with the committee members. The discussions revolved around ethical considerations, research methodologies, data collection procedures, potential risks to participants (human and animal), and strategies to enhance the practical impact of the research.
The comments and recommendations were recorded and shared with researchers/supervisors, enabling them to make necessary revisions and improvements to their research proposals.
The 2nd Meeting of NUMS IRB & Ethical Sub Committee chaired by Chairman IRB & Ethical Committee Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed, HI(M) (Retd), was held on 30 Oct 2023 at 0930 hours in VC Secretariat, NUMS, Rawalpindi. Following members attended the subject meeting;
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S# |
Name |
Designation/Affiliation |
Role |
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a. |
Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed, HI(M) (Retd) |
Pro VC (Academics) |
Chair |
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b. |
Brig Dilshad Ahmed Khan, SI(M) (Retd) |
Director Academics, NUMS |
Co-opted Member |
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c. |
Prof Dr Aisha Mohyuddin |
Dean MDS, NUMS |
Member |
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d. |
Dr Shahid Waseem |
Director ORIC, NUMS |
Member |
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e. |
Dr Muhammad Jawad Hassan |
HoD, NDBS |
Member |
|
f. |
Mr Aqeel Yunus |
Assistant Director, ORIC |
Secretary |
The purpose of the meeting was to review/approve the research studies/projects submitted by Department of Biological Sciences to office of IRB in NUMS ORIC.
10x presentations were given by the presenters on their research studies/projects in presence of their supervisors. These presentations covered a wide range of topics pertaining to field of Biological Sciences. Researchers discussed their research methodologies, objectives, and expected outcomes.
After each presentation, the committee members provided comments and recommendations, especially concerning the ethical considerations, research methodology, data collection, potential risks to both human and animal participants (where applicable) and to improve the impact of research work in practical.
The comments and recommendations were recorded and shared with researchers/supervisors, enabling them to make necessary revisions and improvements to their research proposals.
The 3rd Meeting of NUMS IRB & Ethical Sub Committee chaired by Chairman IRB & Ethical Committee Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed, HI(M) (Retd), was held on 7 Dec 2023 at 1000 hours in NUMS Research Facilitation Centre (NRFC), NUMS Secretariat, Rawalpindi. Following members attended the subject meeting;
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S# |
Name |
Designation/Affiliation |
Role |
|
a. |
Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed, HI(M) (Retd) |
Pro VC (Academics) |
Chair |
|
b. |
Brig Dilshad Ahmed Khan, SI(M) (Retd) |
Director Academics, NUMS |
Co-opted Member |
|
c. |
Prof Dr Aisha Mohyuddin |
Dean MDS, NUMS |
Member |
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d. |
Dr Shahid Waseem |
Director ORIC, NUMS |
Member |
|
e. |
Dr Muhammad Jawad Hassan |
HoD, NDBS |
Member |
|
f. |
Mr Aqeel Yunus |
Assistant Director, ORIC |
Secretary |
The purpose of the meeting was to review/approve the research studies/projects submitted by Department of Biological Sciences to office of IRB in NUMS ORIC.
18x presentations were given by the presenters on their research studies/projects in presence of their supervisors. These presentations encompassed diverse topics and detailed the methodologies, objectives, and anticipated outcomes of the research projects pertaining to field of Biological Sciences.
After each presentation, the committee members provided comments and recommendations, especially concerning the ethical considerations, research methodology, data collection, potential risks to both human and animal participants (where applicable) and to improve the impact of research work in practical.
The comments and recommendations were recorded and shared with researchers/supervisors, enabling them to make necessary revisions and improvements to their research proposals
