Hybrid Course (0.5-Credit Hour) entitled, “Identify Peripheral Markers of Brain and Vascular Disorders” by Prof. Dr. Kaneez Fatima-Shad

Hybrid Course (0.5-Credit Hour) entitled,

“Identify Peripheral Markers of Brain and Vascular Disorders”

Course Trainer:

Prof. Dr. Kaneez Fatima-Shad

Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Behavioral Science

Australian Catholic University, NSW Australia

INTRODUCTION:

The Sindh Innovation, Research, and Education Network (SIREN) working under the auspices of the Government of Sindh and the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), is organizing a hybrid course entitled, “Identify Peripheral Markers of Brain and Vascular Disorders”. Research scholars, students, scientists, and faculty of SIREN affiliated universities are cordially invited to attend this important course.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course is design to identify peripheral markers of brain and vascular disorders by using skills such as Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS), Electro Encephalogram (EEG), Clinical Demographic, Ultrasound Imaging, Patch Clamping, Tissue culture, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Platelets- electro pharmacology, as well as Molecular biological and Biochemical techniques (such as Amperometry).

Part of work for the early diagnosis of vascular disorders such as stroke has been filed for patent for the regions of Brunei and Malaysia. Stroke Meter: Kit and Method for detecting cerebrovascular disorders Patent ID PI 2011700180 in Malaysia and Brunei.

This work is characterized by experimental rigor, thorough analysis, successful team collaborations and a passion for new discoveries. This course combines her decades of research and teaching knowledge to train and inspire the next generation of academics / researchers.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Prof. Dr. Kaneez Fatima-Shad is a professor of Neuroscience, and translational clinical researcher with more than thirty-five years of experience in research, teaching, administration, and delivering low-cost, non-invasive, easy-to-use products in Neuroscience and Biological Sciences in various universities in Australia, USA, UAE, Bahrain, Pakistan, and Brunei. Generated over 2.5 million US$ in grants from different agencies of six countries. 150 papers, 8 books, 36 post-grad supervised, and developed diagnostic tests for stroke and other vascular disorders.

Established “Nobel Prize winning” technology of Patch Clamping for the first time in Pakistan, at the Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, University of Karachi.

COURSE SCHEDULE: May 14, 16, and 17, 2025

DAYS: Wed., Fri., and Sat. 

TIME: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

            (Sat. Timing: 10.30 AM to 12:30 PM)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 09, 2025

FEE: Free

FOR REGISTRATION USE THE GIVEN LINK:

https://forms.gle/CpAvqVCK8F9zQ6sB9

CERTIFICATES:

Registered participants will receive an e-certificate, after the successful completion of all the necessary requirements of the course.

VENUE:

Lecture Hall A, Latif Ebrahim Jamal National Science Information Center (LEJNSIC), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi-75270, Pakistan.

CONTACT PERSON:

Prof. Nadeem Ahmed Khan

Manager, SIREN

Email: siren@iccs.edu

Tel.: 021-111-222-292 Ext: 267