The 6^th Full Bench Meeting of NUMS IACUC chaired by Prof. Dr. Aisha Mohyuddin, Dean MDS NUMS (Chairperson NUMS IACUC), was held on 15^th April, 2026 at 1000 hours at Conference Room Academic Block, NUMS-KHINAMS, Chak Shahzad Islamabad. The following members attended the subject meeting:

During the meeting, four research projects from the Department of Biological Sciences (NDBS) and one research project from Department of Biotechnology was formally reviewed by the committee to assess its scientific merit, methodological rigor, and compliance with ethical standards. The scholars presented the research proposal under the supervision of their supervisor, providing a detailed overview of the study’s background, objectives, research design, methodology, expected outcomes, and overall significance to the field of biological sciences. This comprehensive presentation enabled committee members to clearly understand the research framework and its potential contribution to knowledge advancement.

Following the presentation, the committee engaged in an in-depth and constructive discussion. Members raised relevant questions and shared expert opinions regarding the study design, data collection techniques, sampling strategy, and proposed analytical approaches. Special emphasis was placed on ensuring that the methodology was feasible, scientifically sound, and appropriately aligned with the stated research objectives. Ethical considerations and data management practices were also discussed to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

After careful deliberation, the committee approved the research projects with minor modifications. These recommendations were intended to enhance the clarity, scientific rigor, and reliability of the study. The suggested modifications included refinement of research questions, optimization of study design, incorporation of appropriate statistical analyses, and strengthening of ethical safeguards. All comments and recommendations were documented and shared with the researcher to facilitate necessary revisions prior to final implementation.

The 5th Full Bench Meeting of NUMS IACUC chaired by Prof. Dr. Aisha Mohyuddin, Dean MDS NUMS (Chairperson NUMS IACUC), was held on 19th December, 2025 at 1000 hours at Tik Tower, NUMS PWD Campus, Islamabad. The following members attended the subject meeting:

During the meeting, One PhD research project from the Department of Biological Sciences (NDBS) was formally reviewed by the committee to assess its scientific merit, methodological rigor, and compliance with ethical standards. The PhD scholar presented the research proposal under the supervision of their supervisor, providing a detailed overview of the study’s background, objectives, research design, methodology, expected outcomes, and overall significance to the field of biological sciences. This comprehensive presentation enabled committee members to clearly understand the research framework and its potential contribution to knowledge advancement.

Following the presentation, the committee engaged in an in-depth and constructive discussion. Members raised relevant questions and shared expert opinions regarding the study design, data collection techniques, sampling strategy, and proposed analytical approaches. Special emphasis was placed on ensuring that the methodology was feasible, scientifically sound, and appropriately aligned with the stated research objectives. Ethical considerations and data management practices were also discussed to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

After careful deliberation, the committee approved the research project with minor modifications. These recommendations were intended to enhance the clarity, scientific rigor, and reliability of the study. The suggested modifications included refinement of research questions, optimization of study design, incorporation of appropriate statistical analyses, and strengthening of ethical safeguards. All comments and recommendations were documented and shared with the researcher to facilitate necessary revisions prior to final implementation.

Subsequently, the draft IACUC Guide Book/Policy was discussed in detail. The committee reviewed its structure and content to ensure alignment with national and international ethical frameworks governing animal research. Key areas discussed included committee roles, protocol review procedures, monitoring mechanisms, and animal welfare practices. Constructive feedback was provided to improve clarity and implementation. The meeting concluded with consensus on revising the policy to ensure transparency, accountability, and adherence to ethical research standards.