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.
Related: URC Terms of Reference (under review)
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:
- Dr 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:
Jack Fernandes
Secretary, URC