Chair: Dr El-Nasir Lalani

Approved 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; and
• 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 
• Committees for Ethics Review in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and United Kingdom
• Ethics Committee for Animal Care and Use, Pakistan
• Health and Safety Committees (under development); and
• Registries (under development).

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH COUNCIL MEMBERS

Ex-Officio:

• Dr Greg Moran, Provost
• Dr Farhat Abbas, Dean Medical College
  
• Dr Rafat Jan, Dean School of Nursing and Midwifery
  
• Dr Sarfaroz Niyozov, Director, Institute for Educational Development, Pakistan
• Dr Kofi Marfo, Director, Institute for Human Development, East Africa
  

Representatives of Constituencies:

• D​r Anwar Ali Siddiqui​, Director Research, ORGS &  Professor of Biochemistry
• Dr Mohammed Wasay, Professor of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Medical College, Pakistan
• Dr Sarah Bowen Savant, Associate Professor, Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilzations, UK
  
• Dr Anjum Halai, Professor & Head Research, Institute for Educational Development, East Africa
• Dr Ayesha Bashiruddin, Associate Professor & Head Research & Policy, IED, Pakistan
• Dr Farrok Karsan, Section Head Cancer, Department of Medicine, Medical College, East Africa
  
• Chris Handley, Chief Information Officer, Informationa Technology

For queries related to the University Research Council, please contact:

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