Scientific Programme
PKLI & RC International Symposium 2026
13th February 2026
Program Summary
Meet the Experts
Venue: Shalimar Hall
Time: 08:00 – 09:00
| 08:00 – 09:00 |
Meet the Experts & Networking - Road to Residency: Do's and Don'ts
Prof. Dr. Bilal Ahmed , University of Rochester, USA - Shalimar Hall A |
| 08:00 – 09:00 |
Meet the Experts & Networking - Lead Her Way: Forging Your Path Where Few Have Walked
Prof. Tamsin Greenwell , University College London, UK - Shalimar Hall B |
| 08:00 – 09:00 |
Meet the Experts & Networking - How to Apply for a Grant as a Young Investigator
Prof. Dr. Simi Ali , Newcastle University, UK - Shalimar Hall C |
Inaugural Session
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
| 12:30 – 12:32 | Recitation from The Holy Quran |
| 12:32 – 12:34 | National Anthem |
| 12:34 – 12:37 |
Welcome Note
Dr. Usman Iqbal Aujla , Chair, Organizing Committee |
| 12:37 – 12:40 |
Address by Dean PKLI&RC
Prof. Faisal Saud Dar |
| 12:40 – 12:43 |
Address By Chairman, Board of Governors PKLI&RC
Prof. Saeed Akhtar |
| 12:43 – 12:46 |
Address by Guest of Honour
Mr. Khawaja Salman Rafique , Minister for Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education |
| 12:46 – 13:00 |
Address by Chief Guest
Honorable Ms. Maryam Nawaz Sharif , Chief Minister of Punjab |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Inauguration of Scientific Exhibition & Lunch |
Session 1: Liver Transplant, HPB & GI
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Dr. Faisal Hanif, Dr. Haseeb Haider, Dr. Altaf Alam
Moderator: Dr. Adnan Salim
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Beyond MELD Score: Assessment of Recipient Sickness and Benefit
Prof. Keith Roberts , University of Birmingham, UK. |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: Standardizing Definitions and Improving Prognosis
Dr. Najam ul Hassan Shah , NMC Speciality Hospital, Al Nahda, UAE |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
Identifying MASLD Early and Optimizing Patients Before Transplantation: Strategies for Improved Outcomes
Dr. Amna Subhan , AKUH, Karachi |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Current Status of Liver Transplantation in Pakistan
Dr. Wahab Dogar , Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences, Khairpur Mirs |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
1000 Donors, PKLI Solving the Enigma
Dr. Muhammad Yasir Khan , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Q&A Session |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 10: Liver Transplant, HPB & GI
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Chair: Dr. Wahab Dogar, Dr. Tariq Bangash, Brig. Nasir Watto
Moderator: Dr. Osama Tariq Butt
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
Frailty and Liver Transplantation: Current Perspectives and Future Direction
Dr. Muhammad Saleh |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Cardiac Clearance in Liver Transplantation: Contemporary Pathways and Evidence Based Updates
Prof. Brian Hogan , Royal Free Hospital, UK |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Impact of Hepatorenal Syndrome on Post Liver Transplant Survival
Prof. Paolo Angeli , University of Padova, Italy |
| 14:45 – 15:00 |
The Challenge of Transplanting Liver Failure in Pregnancy: Navigating Complexity and Optimizing Outcomes
Prof. Michael Heneghan , Kings College London, UK |
| 15:00 – 15:15 |
New Horizons in Transplant Oncology: Opportunities and Challenges
Prof. Tahir Shah , University of Birmingham, UK |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Q&A Session |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Poster Session |
Session 14: Liver Transplant, HPB & GI
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Chair: Dr. Siraj Haider, Dr. Sher Rehman, Dr. Zahid Azam, Dr. Nazish Butt
Moderator: Dr. Imran Ali Syed
| 16:00 – 16:15 |
From Marginal to Miraculous: The Science and Strategy Behind Small for Size
Dr. Sohail Rashid , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:15 – 16:30 |
Transplantation in HCC for Extended Criteria
Dr. Abubakar Hafeez , Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad |
| 16:30 – 16:45 |
Balancing Rejection and Toxicity: Personalized Pathways to Lasting Outcomes
Prof. Jonathan Potts , Royal Free Hospital, UK |
| 16:45 – 17:00 |
Navigating the Challenges of Anastomotic Biliary Strictures in Living Donor Transplantation
Dr. Usman Iqbal Aujla , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 17:00 – 17:15 |
Redefining HBV Prophylaxis: Evidence Based Approaches Without HBIG
Prof. James Fung , Queen Mary Hospital, Singapore |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Q&A Session |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Tea Break |
Session 2: Urology
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter, Prof Dr. Hammad Ather, Prof. Dr. Nadeem Bin Nusrat, Prof. Dr. Irfan Ahmed
Moderator: Dr. Nauman Zafar, Dr. Shujah Muhammad
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Masterclass in Renal Oncology: Surgical management of IVC thrombus
Prof. Axel Bex , University College London, UK |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
The medical oncologist perspective: Systemic therapy in genitourinary cancers
Prof. Anwer Hussain , NHS, UK |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
Robotic radical cystectomy and intracorporeal reconstruction, tips and tricks
Prof. Muhammad Shamim Khan , Guy's and St. Thomas NHS, UK |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Reconstructing success: modern techniques in Urethroplasty
Prof. Rowland Rees , University Hospital Southampton & UCLH, UK |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Surgical Management of Prostate Cancer: Update 2026
Prof. Matin Sheriff , NHS, UK |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
The Urologist compass: Navigating the path to professional fulfilment
Prof. Muhammad Shamim Khan , Guy's and St. Thomas NHS, UK |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 3: Pathology
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Brig. Sajid Mushtaq, Prof. Dr. Samina Naeem
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 09:00 – 09:20 |
AI-based Digital Pathology in assessment of liver fibrosis in MASH
Prof. Aileen Wee , National University of Singapore, Singapore |
| 09:20 – 09:40 |
Molecular Hematology in Pakistan: Current Landscape, Challenges and Future
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asif Naveed , UHS, Lahore |
| 09:40 – 10:00 |
Decoding Immune Dysregulation in Renal Disease: Navigating Diagnostic Pathways
Dr. Sabiha Anis , Indus Hospital, Karachi |
| 10:00 – 10:20 |
Transfusion transmitted infections: Experience in a tertiary care transfusion center
Dr. Saif Ullah Khan Niazi , CMH, Lahore |
| 10:20 – 10:30 | Q&A Session |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 4: Strengthening Public Healthcare for Universal Healthcare Coverage
Venue: Shalimar B
Time: 09:00 – 12:30
Chair: Dr. Ahsana Nazish
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 09:00 – 09:10 |
Welcome remarks; keynote on PHC and health system strengthening
PKLI, WHO, MOH/Minister |
| 09:10 – 09:30 |
Global regional overview/experiences
LESI, Olufunmilayo , Team Lead Viral Hepatitis WHO HQ |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
National Hepatitis trends / Elimination program situation
Dr. Huma Qureshi , National Focal person for hepatitis |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Advanced Data Modeling and Analysis of Hepatitis in Punjab
Dr. Bilal Usmani , AKUH, Karachi |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
PKLI's Model of Care / Role of Filter Clinics in Hepatitis Elimination (case study)
Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter , PKLI&RC, Lahore/Dr Ahsana Nazish (Project Director PKLI Filter Clinic) |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
Linking Communicable and Non-Communicable Services at PHC
Ms. Narantuya Jadambaa , Technical Expert- Integrated care-WHO |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Implementing the Essential Benefit Package (EPHS) through Primary Health Care
Naveed Asghar, Dr. Safdar Pasha , National Professional Officer-Health systems, National Professional Officer-WHO Pakistan |
| 11:15 – 11:35 |
Primary Health Care for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Dr Sameen Siddiqi , PHC Lancet Commission, Ex-chair Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Islamabad |
| 11:35 – 12:20 |
Panel Discussion: Integrating Disease Programs into Primary Health Care: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path to Universal Health Coverage
Panellists (guests listed above) |
| 12:20 – 12:30 |
Summary of Key messages, Closing remarks
Joint team PKLI / Ministry / WR-WHO |
| 12:30 – 13:00 |
Inaugural Session (GBR Hall A)
Chair: Prof. Mustafa Al-Mousawi - Chief Guest, Chairman BoG PKLI&RC, Dean, Chairs Scientific and Organizing Committee |
Session 5: Transplant Plenary
Venue: GBR Hall A
Time: 10:50 – 12:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter, Dr. Wasim Jafri, Dr. Anwar A. Khan, Prof. Amir Zaman, Prof. Mustafa Al-Mousawi
Moderator: Dr. Ammara Naveed
| 10:50 – 11:10 |
The Evolution of Multivisceral Transplantation: Current Status and Outcomes
Prof. Alan N. Langnas , University of Nebraska, USA |
| 11:10 – 11:30 |
Advancing Transplantation: From Whole Organs to Cellular Solutions
Prof. Nigeal Heaton , Kings College London, UK |
| 11:30 – 11:50 |
From Rejection to Tolerance: Advances in Transplant Immunology
Prof. Medhat Askar , Qatar University, Qatar |
| 11:50 – 12:10 |
Algorithmic Approach to Liver Transplant Pathology: Banff Reporting Criteria
Prof. Aileen Wee , National University of Singapore, Singapore |
| 12:10 – 12:25 |
Pushing the boundaries: Transplantation in Tuberculosis
Dr. Furqana Akhtar , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:25 – 12:35 | Q&A Session |
| 12:30 – 13:00 |
Inaugural Session (GBR – Hall A)
Chairman BOG, Dean, Chief Guest, Chairs of Scientific and Organizing Committees |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch and Prayer Break / Poster Session |
Session 6: Paediatrics & Child Health
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 10:45 – 12:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Iqtadar Seerat
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 10:45 – 11:00 |
Using Genetics to Diagnose and Manage Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis
Prof. Dr. Richard Thompson , Kings College London, UK |
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Advancement and Update on Management of Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Dr. Jenny Epstein , Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, UK |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Overview of Paediatric Liver Transplant at PKLI&RC, Lahore
Prof. Dr. Iqtadar Seerat , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Panel Discussion
Prof. Dr. Huma Cheema, Prof. Dr. Anjum Saeed, Prof. Dr. Munir Malik , Children Hospital, Lahore; Children Hospital, Lahore; Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
Optimising Renal Health in Paediatric Transplant Patients: A lifelong Challenge
Dr. Aneeqa Adnan , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:00 – 12:15 |
Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome, Navigating New Frontiers in Management
Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ijaz , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:15 – 12:30 |
Panel Discussion
Prof. Dr. Tahir Masood, Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Hafeez, Dr. Seema Hashmi, Dr. Aneeqa Adnan , HLH, Lahore; BOIH, Lahore; SIUT, Karachi; PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:30 – 13:00 |
Inaugural Session (GBR – Hall A)
Chairman BOG, Dean, Chief Guest, Chairs of Scientific and Organizing Committees |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch and Prayer Break / Poster Session |
Session 7: Medical Education
Venue: Shalimar C
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Haroon
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 11:00 – 11:20 |
Professional Capacity Building of Editors, Reviewers, and Faculty to Promote Medical Journalism in Pakistan
Shoukat Ali Jawaid , PJMS, Karachi |
| 11:20 – 11:40 |
Hyposkillia
Prof. Dr. Arif Mahmood Siddiqui , RLKUMC, Lahore |
| 11:40 – 12:00 |
Beyond the Board Scores: Cultivating Research Impact, Leadership Acumen and Well-being for a Successful US Residency Trajectory
Prof. Dr. Bilal Ahmed , University of Rochester, USA |
| 12:00 – 12:20 |
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) and Resource Building: The Next Generation of Assessment
Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Haroon , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:20 – 12:30 | Q&A Session |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Inaugural Session (GBR – Hall A) |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch and Prayer Break / Poster Session |
Session 9: Interventional Radiology
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 10:50 – 12:30
Chair: Dr. Khurram Shafiq, Dr. Zaheer Shirazi, Dr. Shabaz Ahmad Qazi
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 10:50 – 11:10 |
Y-90, TACE, and Ablation: IR Toolbox for HCC Management
Dr. Peter Littler , Freeman Hospital, UK |
| 11:10 – 11:30 |
Percutaneous biliary interventions, Percutaneous cholangioscopy and stone retrieval
Dr. Simon Travis , Nottingham University Hospitals, UK |
| 11:30 – 11:40 |
Portal Vein Embolization
Dr. Ahmad Zia , Lahore |
| 11:40 – 11:50 |
IR Management of Cholangiocarcinoma: Drainage, Stents and Palliation
Brig Dr. Mohammad Atif Shiraz , AFIRI, Rawalpindi |
| 11:50 – 12:00 |
Interventional Radiology in Liver Transplant: Role Before and After Surgery
Dr. Muhammad Ramzan , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:00 – 12:10 |
Interventional Radiology in Budd Chiari Syndrome
Dr. Jamshaid Anwar , Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad |
| 12:10 – 12:20 |
Biopsy and Beyond: Image-Guided Renal Transplant Procedures
Dr. Muhammad Fiaz , Cancer Care Hospital, Lahore |
| 12:20 – 12:30 | Q&A Session |
| 12:30 – 13:00 |
Inaugural Session (GBR – Hall A)
Chairman BOG, Dean, Chief Guest, Chairs of Scientific and Organizing Committees |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch and Prayer Break / Poster Session |
Session 11: Nephrology - Transplant Genetics
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Moderator: Dr. Asma Ali Khan (CEMB, PU), Dr. Adil Manzoor
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
Navigating Genetics in Resource Limited Settings
Dr. Adil Manzoor , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Emerging Therapies in Primary Hyperoxaluria
Dr. Seema Hashmi , SIUT, Karachi |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Role of Genetic Counselor in Transplantation
Dr. Fizza Akbar , Aga Khan University, Lahore |
| 14:45 – 15:00 |
Polygenic Risk scores in Transplantation
Prof. Dr. Salman Kirmani , AKUH, Karachi |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Panel Discussion |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Poster Session |
Session 12: Bone Marrow Transplant
Venue: Shalimar C
Time: 13:45 – 16:00
Chair: Dr. Safia Khan
Moderator: Dr. Sara Ali Zaidi, Dr. Shehzad Sarwar
| 13:45 – 13:55 |
Insight from PKLI BMT program
Dr. Safia Khan , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 13:55 – 14:10 |
Stem Cell Collection and Processing
Dr. Mehreen Ali Khan , AFBMTC, Rawalpindi |
| 14:10 – 14:25 |
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Hemoglobin Disorders
Dr. Sadaf Altaf , AKUH, Karachi |
| 14:25 – 14:40 |
Strategies and innovations in stem cell transplant for acquired bone marrow failure
Dr. Raheel Iftikhar , AFBMTC, Islamabad |
| 14:40 – 14:50 |
Panel Discussion
Dr. Usman Ahmed, Dr. Aqeela Rashid, Dr. Safia Khan , Lahore; Lahore; PKLI&RC |
| 14:50 – 15:05 |
Challenges faced in establishing bone marrow transplant in Pakistan
Dr. Tariq Ghafoor , AFBMTC, Rawalpindi |
| 15:05 – 15:20 |
SCT advanced cellular therapies: CAR T cell for leukemia & Gene therapy for Hemoglobinopathies
Dr. Shahbaz Latif Memon , King Abdul Aziz Children Hospital, Saudi Arabia |
| 15:20 – 15:35 |
Role of BMT in Acute Leukemia
Dr. Waqas Imam Bukhari , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 15:35 – 15:50 |
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant: Indication and Effectiveness
Dr. Najma Shaheen , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 15:50 – 16:00 |
Panel Discussion
Dr. Bushra Ahsan (Lahore), Dr. Nasir Bukhari (Lahore), Dr. Sara Ali Zaidi (PKLI&RC), Dr. Shehzad Sarwar, PKLI&RC |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Poster Session |
Session 13: Diagnostic Radiology
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Nawaz Anjum, Brig Dr. Tariq Mirza, Prof. Dr. Abid Qureshi
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
LI-RADS and Liver Lottery: Why Category 3 Always Feels Like a Gamble
Dr. Anis ur Rehman , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Cholangiocarcinoma: Characterization, Staging and Surgical Road mapping
Dr. Muhammad Azeemuddin , AKUH, Karachi |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Role of Liver Doppler in Portal Hypertension: Diagnosis and Monitoring
Prof. Dr. Shahid Waheed , Lahore |
| 14:45 – 15:00 |
IGG4 disease radiological manifestations
Dr. Tahir Malik , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 15:00 – 15:15 |
Post Kidney Transplant Surveillance: Doppler and beyond
Dr. Rashid Nazir , Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Q&A Session |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Poster Session |
Session 15: Kidney Transplant
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Chair: Dr. Asad Bashir
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 16:00 – 16:15 |
Challenges of Transplantation in Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:15 – 16:30 |
Pediatric Kidney Transplantation: Surgical Challenges and Technical Considerations
Dr. Iftikhar Khan , Eastern Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia |
| 16:30 – 16:45 |
Expanding Access to Transplantation through Kidney Paired Exchange Programs
Dr. Asad Bashir , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:45 – 17:00 |
Optimizing Living Donor Surgery: Minimally Invasive Techniques and Innovations in Donor Nephrectomy
Dr. Muhammad Ayaz Khan , Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad |
| 17:00 – 17:15 |
Challenges in Kidney Transplantation: Identification, Prevention, and Management of Complications
Dr. Rashid Bin Hamid , DUHS, Karachi |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Discussion |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Tea Break |
Session 16: Infectious Diseases
Venue: Shalimar B
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Chair: Dr. Furqana Akhtar
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 16:00 – 16:20 |
LTBI in Solid Organ Transplant
Dr. Faisal Sultan , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 16:20 – 16:40 |
CMV: Revisiting Guidelines and innovations
Dr. Sunil Kumar Dodani , SIUT, Karachi |
| 16:40 – 17:00 |
TB Control in Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Razia Fatima , Health Solutions International, Islamabad |
| 17:00 – 17:20 |
Case Vignettes
Dr. Memoona Irshad , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Q&A Session |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Tea Break |
Session 17: Nuclear Medicine
Venue: Shalimar Hall A
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Chair: Dr. Khalid Nawaz, Dr. Ahmad Qureshy
Moderator: PKLI & RC
| 16:00 – 16:20 |
Theranostics
Dr. Saima Muzahir , Emory University, USA |
| 16:20 – 16:40 |
Myocardial Perfusion Studies as Pre Requisite for Liver & Renal Transplant
Dr. Khalid Nawaz , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:40 – 17:00 |
Sentinel Lymph Node Imaging in Breast Surgery
Dr. Saima Muzahir , Emory University, USA |
| 17:00 – 17:20 |
CA Prostate Imaging & Treatment with Radionuclides
Dr. Amna Hassan , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Discussion |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Tea Break |
14th February 2026
Program Summary
Meet the Experts
Venue: Shalimar Hall
Time: 08:00 – 09:00
| 08:00 – 09:00 |
Meet the Experts & Networking
Publishing in High-Impact Journals: Key Takeaways
Prof. Paolo Angeli, University of Padova, Italy Shalimar Hall A |
| 08:00 – 09:00 |
Meet the Experts & Networking
Elevate Your Practice: Educator Insights for Tomorrow’s Clinicians
Prof. Muhammad Shamim Khan, Guy's and St. Thomas NHS, UK, Shalimar Hall B |
| 08:00 – 09:00 |
Meet the Experts & Networking
Find Your Place: Guiding Your Leadership Journey
Prof. Alan N. Langnas, University of Nebraska, USA, Shalimar Hall C |
Session 18: Liver Transplant, HPB & GI
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Dr. Amjad Salamat, Dr. Javaid Iqbal Farooqi, Dr. Kashif Malik
Moderator: Dr. Ahmad Karim
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Meeting the Challenges of Post Transplant Colitis: Exploring Emerging Therapeutic Strategies
Prof. Bu'Hussain Haye, Kings College London, UK |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Recurrence of Autoimmune Hepatitis After Liver Transplant: Risk Assessment and Management Strategies
Prof. Michael Heneghan, Kings College London, UK |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
Recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis: Advances in endoscopic management
Dr. Ghias-un-Nabi Tayyab, Lahore |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Beyond Endoscopy Role of mentorship and leadership in shaping academic career.
Dr. Lubna Kamani, National Hospital, Karachi |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
DILI Dilemmas: Diagnostic Challenges to Clinical Clarity
Dr. Wasim Jafri, AKUH, Karachi |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Q&A Session |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 22: Liver Transplant, HPB & GI
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 11:00 – 00:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Waris Farooka, Dr. Siraj Haider, Prof. Alan N. Langnas
Moderator: Dr. Irfan Kabir
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Minimal Access Approach to Liver Surgery
Dr. Robert Sutcliffe, University of Birmingham, UK |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Role of Surgery in Metastatic Liver Disease
Dr. Sheraz Yaqoob, University of Oslo, Norway |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Improving Outcomes in Pancreatic Cancer
Prof. Keith Roberts, University of Birmingham, UK |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
Surgical Management in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma
Prof. Nigel Heaton, Kings College London, UK |
| 12:00 – 12:15 |
Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension: Management and Pathways
Dr. Ihsan Ul Haq, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Q&A Session |
Session 27: Liver Transplant, HPB & GI
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Chair: Dr. Asad Ali Chaudhry, Dr. Sadiq Achakzai, Dr. Om Prakash
Moderator: Dr. Nazish Butt
| 13:30 – 13:45 |
Quality Meets Sustainability: Building a Greener Endoscopy Service
Prof. Bu'Hussain Haye, Kings College London, UK |
| 13:45 – 14:00 |
Building a Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine Tumors
Prof. Tahir Shah, University of Birmingham, UK |
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
Emerging Strategies for Endoscopic Management of Portal Hypertension
Dr. Saad Niaz, Sindh Institute of Advanced Endoscopy and Gastroenterology, Karachi |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
New Dawn in HDV Therapy
Dr. Zaigham Abbas, Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
TIPS vs Transplant in Budd Chiari: When to Pull the Trigger
Dr. Ammara Naveed, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Q&A Session |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Poster Session |
Session 19: Advances in Urology and Robotics
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Khaliq Ur Rehman, Prof. Dr. Hammad Ather, Prof. Dr. Nadeem Bin Nusrat, Prof. Dr. Asad Aslam
Moderator: Dr. Assad Ur Rehman, Dr. Sarmad Imtiaz
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Breaking the Silence: Contemporary Management of Female Urology Conditions
Prof. Tamsin Greenwell, University College London, UK |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Restoring Function: New Frontiers in Neuro-Urology and Reconstruction
Prof. Rizwan Hamid, Kings College Hospital, Saudi Arabia |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
Fertility and sexual dysfunction in ESRD and ESLD and post transplant patients
Prof. Rowland Rees, NHS, UK |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Changing Landscape in Muscle Invasive and Metastatic Bladder Cancer; Achieving More Cures
Prof. Anwer Hussain , NHS, UK |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Penile prosthesis: Restoring Function and Confidence
Prof. Asif Muneer, University College London, UK |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
Advances in Paediatric Urology
Prof. Zafar Zaidi, IHHN, Karachi |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 20: Intensive Care - 1
Venue: Shalimar B
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Maj. Gen. (R) Dr. Aslam Khan, Dr. Saleem Sharieff, Dr. Rashid Nadeem
Moderator: Dr. Saleem Sharieff
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Antibiotic stewardship program in ICU
Dr. Furqana Akhtar, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Hemodynamic challenges in sepsis
Dr. Iqbal Hussain, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
Pre and Post-critical care: From survival to recovery
Dr. Saad ur Rehman, SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Non invasive ventilation
Dr. Waleed Bin Ghaffar, AKUH, Karachi |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Paediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) – Challenges
Dr. Muhammad Saqib, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Q&A Session |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 24: Intensive Care – 2
Venue: Shalimar B
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Chair: Dr. Iqbal Hussain, Dr. Saad ur Rehman, Dr. Waleed bin Ghaffar
Moderator: Dr. Saleem Sharieff
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
An update on Critical Care Program in Pakistan
Maj. Gen. (R) Dr. Aslam Khan, Bahria International Hospital, Rawalpindi |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Use of high flow oxygen in ARDS. How long is too long?
Dr. Rashid Nadeem, Dubai Hospital, UAE |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Fungal Foes: Diagnosing and treating invasive fungal infections in Critical Illness
Dr. Memona Irshad, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
What do I Need to Know About ECMO?
Dr. Saleem Sharieff, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:00 – 12:15 |
Mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to recovery/Transplant
Dr Fawad Muhammad Ismail, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University, UK |
| 12:15 – 12:20 | Oral Presentations by Fellows Q&A Session |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break / Poster Session |
Session 21: Basic Sciences Research
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Shahid Baig, Dr. Ali Hyder Baig
Moderator: Saira Imtiaz
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Metabolic control of stromal biology in tumours
Prof. Dr. Simon Schwoerer, University of Chicago, USA |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Immune Signatures of Rare Diseases: Emerging Insights from Endemic Regions
Dr. Wafa Kammoun, University of Carthage, Tunisia |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
Mesenchymal stem cells modulation for repair of fibrotic and cirrhotic liver tissue
Prof. Azra Mehmood, CEMB, Lahore |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Fuelling Replication Stress: Driving Cancer Cells to an Early Grave
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib, LUMS, Lahore |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor 1 Regulates Endothelial Permeability during Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury
Prof. Dr. Simi Ali, Newcastle University, UK |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Q&A Session |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 23: Nephrology - Post Transplant Glomerulonephritis and Transplant Histopathology
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Moderator: Prof. Muhammad Anees (Mayo Hospital), Dr. Adil Manzoor
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Secondary amyloidosis and kidney transplantation
Dr. Husham Ahmed, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Recurrent IgA Nephropathy
Dr. Muhammad Tassaduq Khan, DUHS, Karachi |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Activity and Chronicity scores in Banff classification
Dr. Mudassar Hussain, SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
Histopathology of post transplant glomerular disease
Dr. Muhammad Mubarak, SIUT, Karachi |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break / Poster Session |
Session 25: Clinical Research
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Zia ul Haq, Prof. Dr. Kashif Asghar
Moderator: Asim Farooq
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Unlocking Precision Medicine: The Power of Biobank Collaborations
Linda Hannigan, Qatar Precision Health Institute, Qatar |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Liver Paired Exchange: Expanding Opportunities in Living Donor Liver Transplantation
Prof. Dr. Adil Baskiran, Innonu University, Turkey |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Impact of the WHO TDR/EMRO Regional Center on Advancing Healthcare Research
Dr. Wafa Kammoun, University of Carthage, Tunisia |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
The Role of Population Health Strategies in Promoting Healthy Aging: Insights from Health System Indicators on Aging and Geriatric Care
Dr. Najim Alshahrani, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia |
| 12:00 – 12:15 |
Multiscale Modelling of Cancer and it's Translation into Clinical Settings
Dr. Safee Ullah Chaudhary, LUMS, Lahore |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Q&A Session |
Session 26: Pharmacy
Venue: Shalimar C
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Chair: Petra Sheraz
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 11:00 – 12:30 |
From Tacrolimus to Tregs: The Future of Immune Modulation in Transplantation
Dr. Sidra Khan, SIUT, Karachi |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Pharmacoeconomics in Transplant Pharmacy: Optimizing Cost Without Compromising Care
Prof. Dr. Atif Raza, Punjab University, Lahore |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Immunocompromised patients: Balancing Protection and Resistance
Dr. Muhammad Rehan Khan, SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
Pharmacist Interventions and Their Impact on Clinical Outcomes in Critical Care Units
Petra Sheraz, PKLI&RC Lahore |
| 12:00 – 12:15 |
Immunosuppressant Stewardship: A New Frontier in Medication Safety
Ghulam Mujtaba, PKLI&RC Lahore |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Q&A Session |
Session 28: Future of Medicine and Healthcare Research
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Chair: Prof. Dr. Irfan Ahmed
Moderator: Sadia Hassan
| 13:30 – 13:45 |
All of Artificial Intelligence for Faster Biotechnology
Prof. Dr. Andreas Dengel, German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Germany |
| 13:45 – 14:00 |
Clinical Trials in the Future of Medicine: Integrating Discovery with Care
Prof. Saeed Hamid, AKUH, Karachi |
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
From Bench to Bedside to Browser: How AI, Clinical Research, and Public Partnership will Redefine Care
Dr. Azra Mahmud, SIHS, Lahore |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
CR landscape of Pakistan, Let opportunity beat the challenges
Prof. Baber Saeed Khan, NUMS, Rawalpindi |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement in Clinical Research: Principles and Practice.
Dr. Arishay Hussaini, Ziauddin University, Karachi |
| 14:45 – 15:00 |
Cochrane Collaboration in Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Sohail Sabir, Islamabad |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Poster Session |
Session 29: Anesthesia
Venue: Shalimar C
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Chair: Dr. Masooma Saeed, Dr. Noman Ahmed
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Eitizaz-ud-Din Khan
| 13:30 – 13:50 |
Perioperative Medical Care
Dr. Amina Sajid, Kings College Hospital, UK |
| 13:50 – 14:10 |
Global Leadership in Medical Education
Dr. Muhammad Siddiq, University of Leeds, UK |
| 14:10 – 14:30 |
Concerns of Cancer Surgery
Dr. Imran Bhatti, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Saudi Arabia |
| 14:30 – 14:50 |
Navigating the landscape of Pain Medicine
Dr. Shahzad Sarwar, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 14:50 – 15:00 |
Anesthetic Challenges During Solid Organ Transplant
Prof. Dr. Tahir Nazeer, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Q&A Session |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Poster Session |
Session 30: Nursing & Allied Health
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Chair: Prof. Muhammad Afzal, Kalsoom Ramzan
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 13:30 – 13:50 |
Global Best Practices in Nursing: Ethics, Empathy & Excellence
Dr. Shima Sadat Agha Hosseini, Lahore |
| 13:50 – 14:10 |
Bridging Research and Practice: Evidence-Based Nursing in Transplant Units
Dr. Tazeen Saeed Ali, AKUH, Karachi |
| 14:10 – 14:30 |
The Evolving Role of Nurses in Transplant Care
Farzana Iqbal, Nursing Examination Board, Lahore |
| 14:30 – 15:00 |
Panel Discussion – “Navigating Contemporary issues in nursing“
Prof. Muhammad Afzal, Dr. Shima Sadat Agha Hosseini, Dr. Tazeen Saeed Ali, Farzana Iqbal |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Poster Session |
Session 31: Nephrology - Dialysis & Vascular Access
Venue: Shalimar B
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Aizaz Mandd (Shaikh Zyed Hospital), Dr. Shoaib Islam
| 13:30 – 13:45 |
Hemodiafiltration or Hemodialysis for Kidney Failure: A Comprehensive Evidence Based Review Utilizing Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis
Dr. Mujtaba Quadri, Maroof International Hospital, Karachi |
| 13:45 – 14:00 |
Peritoneal Dialysis: Assessing Adequacy and Strategies for Improvement
Dr. Nauman Tarif (Byonyks), Lahore |
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
Endovascular AV Fistula: Evaluating Cost Effectiveness
Dr. Yasir Lal, Sherman Medical Center, Texas, USA |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Management of AV Fistula and AV Graft in Resource-Limited Settings
Dr. Junaid Iqbal Qureshi, Integrated Medical Services, USA |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Panel Discussion |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Poster Session |