Apply 2026–27

Research

Research Advisory Committee

  • 2023 established
  • 7 members
  • 6 strategic goals

About the committee

Elevating Shalamar’s research interests and output

The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) was established in 2023 and tasked with the mission to elevate Shalamar’s research interests and output. The committee brings together doctors and clinical researchers specialising in disciplines that range from community medicine to surgery. It translates the institution’s vision into concrete actions that build a strong research culture, including the annual Research Excellence Awards and the Shalamar Research Assembly.

Vision

A beacon of excellence in medical research

At the forefront of scientific exploration, the Research Center at Shalamar Medical & Dental College envisions a future where health and well-being are universally optimised, where the burdens of disease and suffering are alleviated, and where our relentless pursuit of knowledge and discovery drives transformative breakthroughs in medicine and healthcare. Our vision is to be a beacon of excellence, leading the way in innovative medical research, and ultimately improving the lives of individuals and communities around the world.

Mission

World-class, cutting-edge research

To excel in world-class, cutting-edge research and innovation by harnessing creativity, competency and critical thinking to improve outcomes that will transform patient care and population well-being.

Our goals

What the committee works towards

  1. Rationalise and simplify the research process.
  2. Foster and cultivate strategic research collaborations.
  3. Secure the necessary funding and resources.
  4. Undertake a substantial overhaul of our research communication methods.
  5. Ensure coherence in all policies related to our research endeavours.
  6. Exhibit boldness in devising our long-term research prospects.

Members

The committee

Recognising research

Research Excellence Awards

Since 2022, the annual Research Excellence Awards (REA) have celebrated original health research by members of the Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences that has been published in reputed international journals. The award is presented to the principal investigators and their team, to encourage the growth of research and establish SIHS as a prominent research institution in Pakistan’s health community.

Award and eligibility

  • Published in an international journal with a minimum impact factor.
  • Related to the medical and physical health fields.
  • The submitting author was employed at Shalamar while conducting the research and is still employed at the time of submission.

The criteria are adjusted every year to encourage more papers of higher quality.

2022

  • Dr. Saira Elaine, Assistant Professor of Rheumatology
  • Mrs. Nasim Rafiq, Principal, Shalamar Nursing College
  • Ms. Madiha Mumtaz

2023

  • Dr. Farkhanda Ghafoor, Director, Department of Research & Innovation
  • Prof. Talat Waseem, Chair of Surgery & Allied, Shalamar Hospital and Shalamar Medical & Dental College

Shalamar Research Assembly Research at SMDC Department of Clinical Research