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Monday 26 December 2011
Clinical departments OF Shaukat Khanum Memorial
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Research
Research is needed to develop better ways of detecting and treating cancer and to improve cancer care. Over the coming years, SKMCH&RC's expanding knowledge of cancer genetics will have a major impact on its ability to predict an individual's level of risk of developing cancer, to detect and diagnose cancer early and to select treatments which are most likely to be effective. Ultimately, the genetic revolution may lead to ways of preventing cancer. The genetic revolution provides major opportunities for identifying people at risk of cancer and for developing better treatments. At the moment such studies are limited in Pakistan.
SKMCH&RC's research is organized in three different streams: i) epidemiology, which seeks to understand the lifestyle and environmental causes of cancer; ii) molecular biology, which will enable the development of better ways of predicting treatment responses and disease outcome i.e. molecular markers; and iii) clinical trials, which is primarily focused on the evaluation of existing and new therapies. The Management Information Systems (MIS) Department has developed a state of the art hospital information system. Through this system, the research team has been able to handle the logistics of a large hospital, documenting a wealth of patient information.
SKMCH&RC's objective is to explore the bridge between laboratory and clinic though the support of translational studies in areas of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. It is important to maintain research concerned with cancer in local population, addressing issues of prevention through studies on the effects of genetic make-up, environment and lifestyle.
The research section has been developed over the last five years, and, recently, received a donation to refurbish the 3rd floor of the Hospital into a Research Wing, housing a suite of research laboratories, a data management and epidemiology division, as well as a clinical research section responsible for clinical trials.
The team of researchers is expanding and several projects are underway. Currently, Basic Sciences Research is divided into three main areas of interest and several projects are being conducted:
(1) Identification of genetic risk factors in the development of cancer
- Prevalence and spectrum of BRCA1/2 germline mutations in Pakistani Breast and/or Ovarian Cancer families.
- A study to evaluate the association between germline genetic variation and disease risk and outcome in ovarian carcinoma in Pakistan.
- The role of p53 mutations in the development, progression and outcome of breast cancer in Pakistan.
- Genetic causes of colorectal cancer in the Pakistani population.
(2) Tumor virology
- Human Papillomavirus Associated with Esophageal Cancer in Pakistan - A Retrospective Analysis.
- Human Papillomavirus in Cervical Cancer cases from Pakistan.
- Transcriptional profiling of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma; relationship to EBV status, histological subtype and geographical locale.
(3) Infections and cancer
- PCR assay for detection & quantification of fungal infections in patients with AML, ALL and Myelodysplastic Syndrome.
History OF Shaukat Khanum Memorial
Designing and execution of the master plan was overseen by Dr. Nausherwan K. Burki, MB, PhD, FRCP, FCPS, FCCP, of the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, USA in collaboration with an international team of cancer physicians and research workers. Designing and architectural services were provided by Arrasmith, Judd & Rapp, Architects in Health Planning of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Architectural details were handled by Messrs. Nayyar Ali Dada & Associates of Lahore. Local engineering was performed by Messrs. Progressive Consultants, Lahore. Ground was broken in April 1991 and the hospital opened its doors on December 29, 1994.
Board of Governors Shaukat Khanum Memorial
The Hospital is a project of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust, a non-profit legal entity established under the laws of Pakistan. The Board of Governors formulates overall policy and consists of bankers, researchers, businessmen and physicians. The Hospital is managed by a professional team from clinical, administrative and nursing backgrounds.
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre IN WIKIPEDIA
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) is a state-of-the-art cancer centre located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is a project of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust, which is a charitable organization established under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 of Pakistan. The institution is the brainchild of Pakistani cricket superstar, Imran Khan. The inspiration came after the death of his mother, Mrs. Shaukat Khanum, from cancer.
Recently, the plans to build the second Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Peshawar are underway. The construction work for the project is started and the hospital is expected to be functional in about 3 years. Funds are being raised for the cause and the government of Pakhtunkhwa province has donated 50 Canals of land for the hospital.[1]
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Mission statement
To act as a model institution to alleviate the suffering of patients with cancer through the application of modern methods of curative and palliative therapy irrespective of their ability to pay, the education of health care professionals and the public and perform research into the causes and treatment of cancer.
Shaukat Khanum Memorial ARCHIVES
ARCHIVES Since opening in 1994, the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, has come to be recognized as one of the most credible and resilient charities in Pakistan. The institution has spent over Rs. 9 billion (US $ 130 million) in supporting the treatment of thousands of indigent cancer patients and currently, 75% of all cancer patients seen at the Hospital are receiving financial support. This has only been possible due to generous donors and well-wishers who have supported the cause over the years. Let us trace back the footsteps of history in an attempt to cover the times, events and people who have brought this Hospital to where it stands today. |
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
PTI rally: Sights, sounds, observations from Karachi
PTI rally: Sights, sounds, observations from Karachi
Leadership
The national leadership currently representing PTI are:
Shah Mehmood Qureshi (Vice Chairman)
- Received formal education from Aitchison College, Lahore. Received a Bachelors Degree in History from Forman Christian College.
- Received Law Degree from Cambridge University
Hamid Khan (Senior Vice President)
- Member Pakistan Bar Council - Former President Supreme Court Bar Council - Member of the council that won the case of Chief Justice Iftakhar M Chaudhry - One of the prominent Lawyer's Leader in restoration of judges movement.
Yusuf Malik Gabol (Vice President)
Belongs to a well known political family of Sindh, who have been in politics for four generations since pre partition.
His Grandfather Khan Bahadhur Sardar Allah Bux Khan Gabol was an MLA Bombay legislative Assembly, which governed Sindh at the time. He was also the Deputy Speaker of Sindh, and Mayor of Karachi.
Yusuf is an MBA from London and LLB from London UK, and has been associated with PTI since 1998.
Admiral Jawaid Iqbal (Vice President)
Vice Admiral (Rtd) Pakistan Navy and Former Ambassador; also the PTI Spokesman for military affairs.
Air Marshal (rtd) Shahid Zulfiqar (Vice President)
Born 1945 lahore, commissioned in PAF June 1964 and retired 1998 as Air Marshal. Was MD Shaheen Foundation for 2 years. Masters in Defence studies from Karachi University and MA Strategic studies from Quaid e Azam University. Was asked to be a candidate during 2002 elections from NA 125 and secured 6500 votes. Stayed on with the party as Deputy Secretary General and then acting Secretary General.
Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhary (Vice President & RO South Punjab )
He is B.Sc. Civil Engineering from University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Lahore. He started his political career with Jamat-e-Islami and was Rukan of Jamat-e- he joind Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf.Islami. He is Son-in-Law of formal Ameer-e-Jamat Mian Tufail. By 2004 he left the Jamaat and in 2007 Later he joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf and selected as vice president. He is currently the spokesperson on Religious affairs, also his responsibility is to organize PTI in South Punjab.
Arif Alvi (Secretary General)
1. BDS (Dentistry) from University of Punjab (1970)
2. Master of Science in Prosthodontics from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1975)
3. Master of Science in Orthodontics from University of Pacific, San Francisco (1984)
4. Dean Faculty of Orthodontics (College of Physicians and Surgeons) (2000–07)
5. Diplomate American Boards of Orthodontics (1995)
6. Professor of Prosthodontics (Honorary) Karachi Medical and Dental College (1996–2005)
Shafqat Mahmood (Central Information Secretary)
1. Masters in Psychology from Government College Lahore. (1970) Also served as lecturer there in 1971.
2. Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University (1981)
3. Masters in Public Policy & Administration from University of Southern California(1987)
4. Awarded Huberts H. Humphery North-South Fellowship by the United States Government (1980)
5. Edward S. Mason Fellow in Public Policy in developing countries by Harvard University. (1980-81)
6. Served as Columnist for Pakistan's The News.
Omar Sarfaraz Cheema (Member CEC)
Profession : Actively involved in Agriculture and livestock & Dairy Services Sector since 1991. He studied Law in Punjab College back in 1990. Currently he holds the position of CEO Livestock and Dairy Services Company.
Mrs. Fauzia Kasuri (Women Wing President and Member ISC )
Bachelor of Arts from Karachi University, St.Joseph's College,Khi.
Graduate School at University of North Carolina, NC, USA.
First Part of the MBA program at UNC, NC.
Currently completing Masters in International Relations, PunjabUniversity.
Sardar Azhar Tariq Khan (Central Finance Secretary and member ISC)
Graduate Peshawar University
Specialized courses - 23 years experience in Investment Banking/Leasing Co.
Zahid Hussain Kazmi (Media Advisor to Chairman )
Spokespersons
As per policy of PTI, a collective of experts is established as spokespersons for that particular field. The following people are the official spokespersons of PTI.
Naeem ul Haque (Spokesperson Finance and Economic affairs)
He has thirty five years experience in banking, finance, corporate sector and law in Pakistan, London and New York. Fully conversant with the investment banking, capital markets and corporate environment in Pakistan, UK and USA. He is an M.A. (English Literature) University of Karachi(1970). Later on he did LL.B. from Sindh Muslim Law College Karachi. (1971) and Certificate in Advanced Banking, American Institute of Bankers, New York. (1977)
Shamsa Ali (Women Development)
She holds an LL.B from S. M. Law College Karachi (1982) and Bachelors of Arts degree from Kinnaird College, Lahore (1966). She is a practicing lawyer. She currently resides on the panel of advocates of Justice Division of the Federal Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary affairs. In March 2002 she was appointed as an expert on the Committee to draft the proposed amendments in the Family Laws of Pakistan by Federal Ministry of Women' Development. She also remained a member executive Lahore High Court Bar between 2005–06 and 2008-09.
She is author of the book The Quranic Society -A Treatise on Women’s Rights, and 6 other research papers on women rights.
Dr. Shireen Mazari (Spokesperson (Advisor) Foreign Affairs)
Shireen M. Mazari, PhD, is a Pakistan political scientist and a prominent geostrategist, currently serving as Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Tank (FAT) of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf. She is currently working as the editor of the daily The Nation newspaper and as the Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf political party. She has also served as the Director General of The Institute of Strategic Studies, a think-tank based in Islamabad and was until recently a regular columnist at the daily The News International. She former served as professor of Military Science at the Quaid-e-Azam University.
Sadaqat Ali Abbassi (Spokesperson for Education)
He holds MS in Economics, MPhil in Economics and an MS degree in Information Technology.
Firdous Naqvi (Spokesperson for Commerce & Industries)
He holds Masters in Highway Design and Materials from University of Michigan Ann Arbor (1981), a Masters in Construction Management, University of Michigan Ann Arbor (1980) and a Bachelor in Civil Engineering (Structure), NED Engineering University Karachi (1979).
He has been Director House of Habib, Karachi since 1984. He was also appointed Director Business Development Makro-Habib Pakistan Ltd, in July 2005. He also remained Senior Director Commercial Makro-Habib Pakistan Ltd, Lahore from Nov.2008 to Feb.2010. He was also Chief Executive of Baluchistan Concrete and Blocks Ltd. between 1984–1998.
Other positions he held include 1. Director Tractebel Khaleej Power, Karachi 1994–1988
2. Projects controller RAPCO Roads, Abu Dhabi 1982- 1984
3. Office Engineer Mergentime Corporation, New Jersey 1979- 1982
Dr. Hamayun Mohmand (Spokesperson Healthcare)
He is a bachelors in Medicine and Surgery from Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Dr. Farid Malik (Spokesperson Science and Technology)
He did his Ph.D in Materials Engg. from Union Institute Cincinnati, Ohio in 1988. He also holds an MS in Metallurgical Engg. from University of Arizona, Tucson (1981) and BS in Metallurgical Engg. & Material Science University of Punjab (1976). He also held position of president, Pakistan student association in University of Arizona.
He also held chairmanship of Pakistan Science Foundation from 2002-05. Since 2005 he is Professor Operations Management FCC University Lahore.
Brig (R) Simon Samson Sharaf (Spokesperson Defence productions)
He is a Post Graduate from Quaid e Azam University. He specializes is International Political Economy with sharp focus on Nuclear Policy Making and Security. He also contributed in Nuclear Policy Making and Pakistan's Future War to the Defence Establishment of Pakistan
Currently he is Rector of St. Mary’s College, the first Catholic Higher education Institution in Pakistan and CEO of both Ecotech International Inc. USA and WaterTech Private Limited, Pakistan.
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