Innovation: Investment in genetics research emphasised

Innovation: Investment in genetics research emphasised


Our Correspondent July 27, 2016

MANSEHRA: Pakistan should invest in research on skin diseases to prevent the incidence of these conditions.

This was said by Dr Musharraf Jilani of King Abdul Aziz University Saudi Arabia during a public lecture at Hazara University (HU) on Monday evening.

“Most skin diseases are hereditary and can be controlled through advance medical research in Pakistan,” he said. “Developed countries have successfully controlled the spread of skin diseases through research in genetics.” He said Pakistan suffers from a high incidence of skin diseases.

“Pakistan should invest in research to tackle skin diseases,” he added.  HU Vice Chancellor Dr Habib Ahmed said genetic research plays an important role in developing agriculture sciences.

“It also plays a vital
role in medical sciences,” he said. “It can help combat with challenges to human health.” According to Ahmed, a proposal has been submitted to Higher Education Commission for setting up a centre for human genetics at
the varsity.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 27th, 2016.

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