6th Annual ​Research Week 2024

Innovations in Paediatric Care, Bridging Research and Practice

​​​September 18 - September 21, 2024

Me​dical College,  Karachi,​ Pakistan

Introduction

Paediatric Research Week encourages clinicians, academics, and researchers t​o present their work and it promotes capacity building for better collaboration among paediatricians, fellows, residents, research faculty, and staff. The event aims to inform and educate researchers, investigators, and stakeholders on the importance of promoting research to improve child health in Pakistan and the region.

Objectives:

1. To foster meaningful dialogue that promotes a supportive and collaborative research environment both within and beyond the Department.

2. To showcase and elevate research efforts in the field of child health, enhancing national and international recognition and visibility.

3. To advance clinical practices by integrating the latest research findings into pediatric care, improving child health outcomes in Pakistan and the region.

4. To highlight innovative approaches in pediatric care, bridging the gap between research and practice for better health outcomes.

Who should attend

Open ​to all clinical and research faculty, residents, fellows, interns, nursing staff, research staff, and undergraduate students interested in the field of child health.

Organizers: Department of Paediatrics & Child Health
Venue: AKU Auditorium

Call for Abstracts

​​Please read these abstract submission guidelines, before submitting your form:

•             You may submit as many abstracts as you like as a presenter or first author.
•             Each abstract should consist of work done in the last three years (published, presented, in process, etc).

•             Submissions are welcome from the full spectrum of scientific research ​​in​​​cluding prospective studies, retrospective studies, case s​​eries, case reports and imaging (radiological, clinical and pathological).

•             Abstract(s) should not exceed 300 words, should cover introduction/objective, methods, results, recommendation​/conclusion.

•             Select the most appropriate section for your abstract.  
•             Three keywords are mandatory.
•             Abstract submission deadline: [Closed] Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Abstract submission form​​https://bit.ly/3A3w9l3​​

Children-Art-Competition-and-exhibition_English-version.jpg​​Art competition for Research Week​​​​​

 We want children to be part of Research Week 2024 so we are opening up the ART competition to everyone. Any child can take part.

Submissions open: Aug 9
Deadline: Aug 31
Results will be announced: Sept 13, 2024
TOPICS by class or or equivalent age range
For Classes 1- 3: Young Health Explorers
For Classes 4 - 7: Junior Wellness Champions
For Classes 8 - 10: Health visionaries
Submission Types:
Color/Crayon Drawing
Sketching
Color Painting
Here are instructions on how to submit: https://acrobat.adobe.com/.../urn:aaid:sc:AP:b69a8a3e...
Here is the online ENTRY SUBMISSION form to fill: https://forms.gle/a1BqKMyRmviJ9bpd9

Executive Committee:

Chair: Dr. Junaid Iqbal

Scientific Committee (Abstracts) | Vice-chair: Dr. Imran Nisar
Workshop Committee (Workshops) | Vice-chair: Dr. Waqasuddin Khan
Organizing Committee | Vice-chair: Mr. Muhammad Asfand Yar


For help and inquiries, please reach out to our conference managers:


Saima Ejaz
saima.ejaz@aku.edu  ​
021 3486 4955

​Akber Madhwani
akber.madhwani@aku.edu  
021 3486 4793
Archive

5th Research Week 2023

5th Research Week Inaugural Program Sept 1, 2023.pdf

5th Research Day Agenda Sept 2 2023.pdf

Photos: Facebook Photo Album