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Chair: Dr Salim S. ViraniApproved and endorsed by the BoT in 1998, the University Research Council carries forward and supports the research mission of AKU by:
Developing the University's research focus via a thematic approach
Monitoring of research integrity
Developing research policies and guidelines
Conducting an annual review of research activities.
Given the diverse geographical positions of AKU, the URC ensures that research-related policies are applicable across all campuses.
The URC has a number of standing committees to accomplish its tasks. These are as follows:
Grants Review Committee (global)
Committees for Ethics Review in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania and United Kingdom
Ethics Committee for Animal Care and Use in Pakistan
Health and Safety Committees (under development)
Dr Salim S. Virani (Chair), Vice Provost, Research
Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost
Dr Adil Haider, Dean, Medical College (Pakistan)
Dr Lukoye Atwoli, Dean, Medical College (East Africa)
Dr Rozina Karmaliani, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery (Pakistan)
Dr Eunice Ndirangu, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery (East Africa)
Dr Farid Panjwani, Dean, Institute for Educational Development (Pakistan)
Dr Jane Rarieya, Institute for Educational Development (East Africa)
Dr Nancy Booker, Interm Dean, Graduate School of Media and Communications (East Afrrica)
Prof. Leif Stenberg, Director, Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilization (United Kingdom)
Dr Anthony Ngugi, Basic Sciences (East Africa)
Dr William Macharia, Clinical Sciences (East Africa)
Dr Hussein Kidanto, Clinical Sciences (East Africa )
Dr Rumina Hasan, Clinical Sciences (Pakistan)
Dr Saeed S Hamid, Clinical Sciences (Pakistan)
Dr Sameen Siddiqi, Community Health Sciences (Pakistan)
Dr Tazeen S. Ali, Nursing (Pakistan)
Dr Ahmed Sarki, Nursing (East Africa)
Dr Fredrick Mtenzi, Education (East Africa)
Dr Sajid Ali, Education (Pakistan)
Dr Jonas Otterbeck, Social Sciences (United Kingdom)
Dr Asad Ali, Research Centre (Pakistan)
Dr El-Nasir Lalani, Research Centre (Pakistan)
Dr Amina Abubakar, Research Institute (East Africa)
Jack Fernandes | Secretary, URC
Assistant Manager, Research Office