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Dear Readers, EDITORIAL Assalam-o-Alaikum. Patron Prof. Dr. Ali M. Soomro I am thankful to all the members of PPS for your kind appreciations on first issue of PPS e-Newsletter. The publication committee tried well to Editor produce second issue on time however it is now in front of you. Prof. Dr. Navaid Kazi I am really grateful to members who actively shared information regarding Associate Editors the events organized at their institutions, details are given in in this issue. Prof. Dr. Tehseen Iqbal As we did not receive complete reports from most of the institutions so I Dr. Arsalan Uqaili request the reader members in general and the councilors in particular for Members of sending complete information immediately after every activity performed Editorial Board under the flag of PPS. (2014-2017) Dr. FauziaAitazar Dr. JamshedWarsi Best regards, Dr. Noman Rashid Dr. Salman Shah Dr. SamreenBugti Dr. Khurram Prof. Dr. Navaid Kazi Editor E-Newsletter PPS Reviewers [email protected] Dr. Taseer Ali Khan Dr. ArsalanUqaili
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Message from PPS President (2016-2018) Prof. Dr. Zafar Hussain Tanveer
Address of President PPS 2016-18 Prof. Dr. Zafar H Tanveer It is my proud privilege to be elected as President of Pakistan Physiological Society for 2016-18, which is the official, registered society of physiologists of Pakistan. Pakistan Physiological Society is an adhering Body of International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) and is a member of Federation of the Asian and Oceania Physiological Societies (FAOPS). At the 11th Biennial International Conference of the PPS at Islamabad, the South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP) came into being. SAAP has become representative body of the South Asian Physiological Societies and is also holding its Biennial International Conferences. The next Conference (SAPCON-VI) will be held in Pakistan in 2018.
Society has been holding its Biennial Conferences all over Pakistan, providing an excellent platform to young researchers for presenting their original research work. Some of these conferences have been attended by foreign scholars too. It was a moment of great pride for me to be the host of 15th Biennial International Conference of Pakistan Physiological Society at Sahiwal Medical College in February 2017, where more than 700 national and international delegates participated and more than 100 research paper presentations were made. The next Biennial Conference of the PPS (PPS-16) will, In Sha Allah, be held at AJK Medical College, Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir on 5-7 September 2018.
As a community of Physiologists, we have to enforce that our Physiologist should be sound in knowledge, an excellent orator cum teacher and a clinically oriented researcher so that the subject of Physiology truly serves as the basis of Medicine. As a Physiologist, we should try and explain various complex physiological events taking place to maintain healthy conditions. Notwithstanding above, basic or fundamental research in Physiology remains the star attraction for many of us and I fully endorse it. I also would request all the Senior Professors to promote this aspect among young Physiologists. It is essentially required for the growth of the specialty of Physiology. I take it as an opportunity and challenge to do those things which can bring respect and honor to the Physiologists when they interact and collaborate with each other.
I foresee brilliant future for young physiologists of Pakistan and hope that they will continue to serve their country with unmatched dedication and hard work in the field of teaching, training, research and application of new advancements in the field of Physiology. May Almighty Allah bless you in your future endeavors! Prof. Dr. Zafar H Tanveer Vice Chancellor Nishtar Medical University, Multan Page # 3
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Message from PPS President (2014-16) Dear PPS members It is my great pleasure to greet you all, hope everyone had enjoyed this wonderful season as much as I did. I was thrilled to observe many of our members too active in organizing various events during my tenure (2014-2016). This tenure was indeed a successful one as witnessed by society as we had a good turnout in EC meetings and more than anticipated events throughout Pakistan. I want to express my gratitude to previous leaderships of PPS, whose role played was a better guidance for me serving society, and the hard works of all sitting members of Executive Council specially Dr. Tehsin Iqbal. You can witness an increased number of lifetime members of societyas a result of the membership campaign carried out in last two years though not up to the mark but appreciating. I always think PPS as a family of physiologists and want it to grow bigger and stronger every year. Hope in coming years, new executive council will continue to open arms to welcome new members, especially the young generation to join PPS family. I have tried well to adapt new ideas from physiologist colleagues to step ahead and advance the society. A valuableidea by Dr. NavaidKaziwas to make sure the eventsas the most memorable specially those who cannot afford coming to every events of society held scattered throughout country. For this biannual PPS e-Newsletterlaunched, now its 2nd issue is free accessible through PPS website that is an effective and efficient way to inform members about news and events. Further our members receive e-Newsletterthrough e-mail too and I ask your feedback to make the website and News-letter even better resource for our members. After all, we are all connected just a few clicks away, be sure the PPS executive council always strive to better serve the members. We have had agenda to further promote PPS involvement in scientific programs and participation in national/international workshops/conferences related to physiological sciences. My core desire is to see PPS to maintain its OFFICE provided at/by Physiology Department with kind approval of the authorities of University of Karachi. As a president and on behalf of EC members, I am extremely proud of our member’s outstanding achievements by themselves and by their undergraduate students in Pakistan and South Asian Countries during our tenure, and looking forward to seeing continuous successes of our members in person and Society. Finally with efforts of our EC members I am feeling better to see Pakistan Journal of Physiology (PJP) now on track and wish you all a successful and productive next tenure.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Ali Muhammad Soomro
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EDITORIAL PPS Elected Panel 2014-2016 President Prof. Dr. Zafar Hussain Tanveer PatronL Vice President Prof. Dr. Rashid Mahmood (North) Prof. Dr. Ali M. Soomro Vice President Prof. Dr. Mevo Khan Zardari (South) Editor General Secretary Prof. Dr. Tehseen Iqbal Dr. NavaidKazi Joint Secretary Prof. Dr. ZulfiqarAli Laghari Associate Editors Prof. Dr. Tahseen Iqbal Dr. ArsalanUqaili PPSCouncilors Dr.FauziaAitazar (Azad Jammu & Kashmir) Members of Editorial Board Dr. Muhammad Shoaib (Punjab) (2014-2017) Dr. JamshedWarsi (Sindh) Dr. FauziaAitazar Dr. JamshedWarsi Dr. Salman Shah (NWFP) Dr. Noman Rashid Dr. Salman Shah Dr. SamreenBugti (Baluchistan) Dr. SamreenBugti Dr. Khurram (Federal Area) Dr. Khurram Reviewed by: Dr. Taseer Ali Khan Dr. ArsalanUqaili
SAAP Members From Pakistan Vice President Dr. Muhammad Alamgir Khan Vice President Dr. Taseer Ahmed Khan Member Editorial Board Dr. Ghulam Rehmani Lakho News Letter SAAP
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15th Pakistan Physiological Society Biennial Conference held at Sahiwal Medical College, February 25-26, 2017
15TH Biennial Conference of Pakistan Physiological Society was held at Sahiwal Medical College on February 25-26, 2017. The Chairman organizing Committee was Prof. Dr. Zafar H.Tanveer, Secretary Dr. SaqibSohailand Chairman Scientific Committee was Dr.Tehseen Iqbal. The inaugural session was attended by a large number of delegates from all over the country, Secretary Health Department Govt. Punjab inaugurated conference. Prof. Dr. Ali Muhammad Soomro President PPS (2014-16)expressed his views about PPS performances, development and achievements during 2014-16 and suggested to “do more” in future. Finally Prof. Dr. Zafar H. Tanveer paid vote of thanks to august gathering of the PPS 15.
Speakers of Inaugural Session, Secretary Health Punjab, Conference Host & President PPS Page # 6
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After tea break the scientific sessions organized in three different lecturer halls of the SMC successfully were well attended by a large number of participants where more than 120 scientific papers were presented in the conference from different corners of the country. The themes included were Medical education, Endocrine & Reproduction, Nervous, Musculoskeletal, Blood, micronutrients and GIT, Cardiovascular, Renal and Respiratory physiology.
Active participation of the students from Department of Physiology, University of Sindh Jamshoro was highly appreciated and honored with “Best participating team” award. Prof. Dr. Samina Malik and her team of 100 students from UMCD were also active during conference and best performed in post conference workshop.
Students of Sindh University with Organizers & Eminent professors
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Distinguished Guests with Chairman Organizing Committee Prof. Zafar H Tanveer
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In the end of PPS-15, a general body meeting held, Prof. Saadat Ali khan as chairman election committee announced the names of newelected office bearers of PPS for 2016- 2018, he administered the oath of new executive council.
Oath taking ceremony: From left Prof. Saadat Ali Khan (Election Commissioner), Prof. Zafar H. Tanveer, Prof. Tehsin Iqbal, Prof. Rashid Mehmood, Prof. Mevo Khan Zardari, Prof. Zulfiqar Ali Laghari, Prof. Ghulam RehmaniLakho,Dr. Muhammad Shoaib, Dr. JamshedWarsi, & Dr. Salman Shah.
New Office Bearers for PPS (2016-2018)
Prof.Dr. Zafar H.Tanveer------President Prof. Dr. Rashid Mahmood------Vice President (North) Prof.Dr. Mevo Khan Zardari------Vice President (South) Prof. Dr.Tehseen Iqbal ------General Secretary Prof.Dr. ZulfiqarAli Laghari------Joint Secretary Prof. Dr. Ghulam RehmaniLakho------Finance Secretary
Councilors Dr. Muhammad Shoaib ------Punjab Dr.JamshedWarsi------Sindh Dr. Salman Shah ------KPK Dr.SamreenBugti ------Balochistan Dr.Khurram ------ICT Dr.FarhatAitezaz ------AJK
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The young participants are routinely considered in prize competition for that Professor Alamdar Hussain shield and 15000 Rupees cash prize was awarded to Assistant Professor Physiology Dr. QasimMehmoodJanjua, co-authored by Assistant Professor Dr. Saman Saeed and Dr. QanitaMehmood and supervised by Prof. Dr. Samina Malik.
Winners of Prof. Alamdar Hussain and other shields with Prof. Samina Malik
. The undergraduate students were much appreciated by Physiologists from all over Pakistan. A 2nd year medical student AmmarQasimfrom UCMD, University of Lahore and Raza of 2nd year Physiology Department University of Sindh Jamshoro received of 2000 Rupees cash awards each on best oral presentations.
Post Conference Workshop A post conference workshop “Goal setting & Goal achievement, “Secret revealed” facilitated by Prof. Dr. Samina Malik attended by 100 undergraduate students from UMCD, SMC Sahiwal and University of SindhJamshoro. It was based on Rhonda Byrne’s famous book “Secret”. Page # 10
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Participants of Post conference Workshop with Prof. Samina Malik Facilitator
Motivation level of students at the peak of the workshop
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Country wide 30th Anniversary Celebrations of PPS
30th anniversary of PPS was celebrated by the physiologists of many institutions allover Pakistan. HODs with Physiology faculty celebrating the event are given below.
AJK Prof. Muhammad Ayub& faculty members, Physiology Department, Azad Kashmir Medical College, Muzaffarabad AJK.
Balochistan Dr. SamreenBugti& Colleagues, Physiology Department, Bolan Medical College, Quetta
KPK Prof. Ghulam Rehmani/Prof. Rashid Mehmood, Physiology Department, Rehman Medical College Peshawar
Punjab Prof. Zafar H Tanveer& faculty, Physiology Department,Sahiwal Medical College, Sahiwal Prof. AdeelaShahid& colleagues, Physiology Department,Shalamar Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore Prof. Samina Malik & Colleagues, Physiology Department, UCMD, University of Lahore Prof. Hamid Jawed Qureshi & Colleagues, Physiology Department,Akhter Saeed Medical College, Lahore Prof. Shahid Hasan & faculty, Physiology Department,CMH Lahore Medical College & Institute of Dentistry, Lahore Prof. Tehseen Iqbal & Colleagues, Physiology Department,Dera Ghazi Khan Medical College, DG Khan Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aslam& faculty, Physiology Department,University of Health Sciences, Lahore
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Photo sessions from Punjab Ceblebrations
Sindh Prof. NavaidKazi, Physiology Department, Isra University, Hyderabad Prof. Ali Muhammad Soomro, Physiology Department, Sindh University Jamshoro Prof. Mumtaz Ali Memon, Physiology Department, Indus Medical College, T.M Khan Prof. Mevo Khan Zardari, Physiology Department, PUM&HS Nawabshah. Prof. RehanaRehman, Physiology Department, Aga Khan University, Karachi Prof. Noman Rashid, Physiology Department, SMBBMU Lyari, Karachi Prof. M Abdul Azeem, Physiology Department, United Medical College, Karachi Prof. Taseer A Khan, Physiology Department, University of Karachi Prof. Tousif Ahmed, Physiology Department, Ziauddin University, Karachi Page # 13
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Photo sessions from Sindh Ceblebrations
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Activity in April 2017 by Dr Muhammad Adnan Kanpurwala
Along with my department of Physiology at KIMS, we had invited all the renowned professors of Physiology from all institutes and medical colleges of Karachi to celebrate the anniversary of PPS at KIMS and also organized a round table session on "How to promote teaching and Research in Physiology" on 18 Apr 2017 at KIMS, CMH (Karachi Institute of Medical Sciences, CMH), Karachi.
It was a very healthy and intellectual activity chaired by our honorable Principal Prof Aneel Aslam, and many physiology experts such as Prof Arif Siddique, Prof Abdul Azeem, Prof Masood Qureshi, Prof Touseef, Prof Furqan, Prof Zeenat Ayoob, Prof Neelofar, Prof Sikandar Mughal shared their views and suggestions regarding promoting physiology teaching and research at undergraduate and post graduate level.
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First Regional Workshop, May 09, 2017 “APPLICATION OF BIO MEDICAL ETHICS IN RESEARCH, ACADEMICS & MEDICAL PRACTICE” Report by Dr. Noman Rashid
The workshop was organized by Department of Physiology &Post Graduate Medical Education, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College, Lyari General Hospital Karachiin collaboration with Center of Biomedical Ethics and Culture, SIUT.The affiliating bodies of this workshop were PMDC, CPSP, PPS, SAAP, FAOPS and DUHS.It was the first of its kind in province of Sindh and was conducted in history of Karachi.The primary objective of this workshop was to develop understanding regarding the application of bio medical ethics in research, academics as well as medical practice. After consultation with the regional educationists, intellectuals and senior professors the organizing committee felt that there is a dire need for bio ethical related education within the region of the Sindh.
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The organizing committee comprised of Prof.AnjumRehmanPatron, Prof.QaziIrshad Ahmed Chairman organizing committee, Dr. Mohammad Noman Rashid SecretaryOrganizing committee and the workshop was facilitators were Prof. FarhatMoazzamchairperson CBEC, Prof. Amir Jaffery& Prof.BushraShirazi (faculty members of CBEC). This workshop was attended by more than 90 participants including most of the senior faculty from all over Sindh province. Among prominent This event was honoured by the presence of senior professors & educationists of the region of Sindh, the noteworthy guests were; Prof. Masood Hameed khan Ex Vice Chancellor DUHS, Prof. Ali Muhammad SoomroChairman Department of Physiology and President PPS, Prof. MevoKhan Zardari Dean faculty of basic medical science People University of Medical& Health Sciences, Shaheed Benazirabad, Prof. SikanderAdil Mughal Professor of physiology DUHS, Prof. Muhammad Abdul Azeem Professor of Physiology & Controller of examination UMDC, Prof. Syed Tousif Ahmed Ziauddin University, Prof. NavaidKazi Associate Dean, Dental section Isra University Hyderabad, Prof. Salman Kazi Professor of Forensic Medicine, Isra University Hyderabad, Prof. ZulfiqarAli Laghari,& Dr. JamshedwarsiSindh University, Prof. Nilofer Sultana Professor of physiology SMBBMC Lyari, Dr. Riaz Ahmed Shahid&Dr. Muhammad Khalid Shafi DUHS and Dr. Khalil Pathan MS LGH. Prof. Arif Siddiqui Vice chancellor ofBarrette Hodgson University Karachi was chief guest, he appreciated the organizers for such valuable workshop and emphasized on training of medical professionals regarding mandatory ethics required to this noble service in Pakistan. Finally Prof. AnjumRehman, thanked the participating guests and media persons present from various channels for coverage of this event.
Who are the learned? It is they who practice what they know (Prophet Muhammad PBUH)
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University College of Medicine &Dentistry, University of Lahore Report by Dr. Samina Malik
The training workshop of SPSS was organized by Prof. Dr.Samina Malik (Head of Department, Physiology) and Prof. Dr.MunirSaleemi (Head of Department, Community Medicine) under the flagship of PPS & SAAP at University of Lahore Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Alamgir, from Army Medical College Rawalpindi had kindly agreed to conduct this workshop. There were 22 participants from UOL were trained on Data Entry and Data Analyses by attending lectures and hands on practice using latest version of SPSS. The areas of SPSS program covered during this workshop were; SPSS Window & File Types: Data, Output, The “case” concept, Choosing the right Measure, Creating Variables and choosing the right type, Frequency Tables, Descriptive Statistics & Cross tabulations, Pie charts, bar charts and different Graphical representations of data, Simple Statistics (Mean, Standard Deviation), Importing data from other programs (i.e. Excel), Introduction to statistical analysis, Choosing the right Analysis, Describing categorical and scale data, Probability and inferential statistics, A look into multiple different Statistical tests. Finally the workshop successfully ended with shield distribution to the organizing committee and certificates to all the participants along with group photos. . Page # 18
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ANNOUNCEMENT
SAAP-VI, December 13-15, 2018 To be held in University College of Medicine & Dentistry, UOL, Lahore
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GREETINGS
Congratulation to PPS Members on their Achievements
• General(R) Prof. Muhammad Aslam appointed as Pro-Vice Chancellor in National University of Medical Sciences
• Sindh University Journal of Physiological Sciences (SUJPS) has been notified by the authorities of University of Sindh and Prof. Dr. Ali Muhammad Soomrohas been appointed as Editor of the Journal.
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