Research Council of Pakistan

Heartfelt congratulations to Rija Shakil, Ahmed Mustafa Rashid, Muhammad Haleem Nasar, Marium Omair Mirza, Muttia Abdul Sattar, Taha Abdul Ahad, Sehar ul Dua and Rana Usman Anwar for publishing their paper “Trends in cerebrovascular disease , pelvic and hip fractures - related mortality among older adults in the United States from 1999-2020” in the Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/da2CBueY

RCOP mentees have published an in-depth systematic review and meta-analysis titled “Bevacizumab Combination Therapy Versus Standard Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer in Shorter and Longer Follow-Up Duration” in the prestigious American Journal of Clinical Oncology.” Huge congratulations to the authors: Obaid Ur Rehman, Eeshal Fatima, Hiba Imran, Umar Akram, Amna Badar Ahmad, Zain Nadeem, Laveeza Fatima and Ahmad Hussain for their remarkable work and dedication.

Registrations are now open for the last Meta-Analysis Workshop of 2024! Dates & timings: 18, 19 & 20 October 2024 from 4 pm to 11 pm all three days. This unique workshop includes hands-on session where participants practice statistical techniques on their laptops, and each student is given personalized attention to ensure that they master the skill. Due to the high interest in international publications, groups will be created after the workshop. Each group will be supervised by mentors till publication of the meta-analysis. Dr. Shahzeb will be personally selecting students from this workshop for collaboration with well-renowned international authors and institutes. Due to the highly individualized nature of this workshop, batches will be kept small and seats are limited. This workshop will be held on Zoom. Please note: Only those who have taken RCOP Level 1 are eligible to enroll in the meta-analysis workshop. Registration cost: PKR 15,000. Seats are reserved on a first come first serve basis. To register, and receive further details - please email your name, institute and year of graduation to [email protected]

We’re thrilled to announce the publication of our brilliant CDC Workshop mentees Amna Siddiqui, Ghulam Mustafa Ali Malik, AREEBA FAROOQUI, Zuha Rasul, Faba Hanif, Bisma Mansoor, Fatima Mansoor, Muhammad Bilal Abbasi, Khizar Rehan, Rashima Azam, Aaliyan Wajid, and Atida Awan—a collaboration of mentees from 10 renowned medical colleges across 5 cities in Pakistan, under the expert guidance of Dr. Kaneez Fatima and Dr. Ishaque Hameed. Their article, published in The American Journal of Medicine (Impact Factor: 5.1), one of the leading journals in the field, highlights HIV-related mortality trends seen over two decades in young adults. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dZgGaT5f

Congratulations to RCOP mentees Kashaf Noor Asmat, Muhammad Salman Nadeem, Ayesha Maryam and Ayesha Fatima on their new publication titled “Unravelling the Potential of Serum Secretoneurin: a Prognostic Biomarker for Intracerebral Haemorrhage” in Neurosurgical Review (IF=2.5). Their article explores the value of Secretoneurin as a possible biomarker that can effectively detect for the presence of an intracerebral haemorrhage, pushing the boundaries of neurosurgical care. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ghB_4nhb

Want to make a strong impression in your residency interviews? Strong publications can set you apart! At RCOP, we’re dedicated to helping you enhance your research portfolio and boost your chances of matching. This workshop is invaluable for both med students and residents, offering essential skills to elevate your application. Join us for our upcoming CDC workshop—the last one of the year! It’s designed to equip you with the tools to publish high-impact papers that will make your application stand out. Let’s elevate your research together! #Match2025 #ResidencyGoals #Research #RCOP #FutureDoctors #MedicalResearch #Publication #CareerDevelopment #Medicine

Considering the CDC workshop? Here’s why it’s a valuable opportunity, whether you’re planning to practise in Pakistan or abroad. The last CDC Workshop of 2024 will be held on October 4, 5 and 6. To register, email your name and institute to [email protected]

We are thrilled to announce the new publication of RCOP mentees: “The hidden epidemic: Hypertension-related mortality surges amongst younger adults in the United States,” in the presitguous Current Problems in Cardiology. 👏 Congratulations to the authors: Ahmed Kamal Siddiqi, Kumail Mustafa Ali, Muhammad Talha Maniya, Ahmed Mustafa Rashid and Shahzeb Arif Khatri. Check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/dA9higTW

We are proud that RCOP leadership has been at the forefront of cardiology research. This is yet another high impact publication by Dr. Shahzeb Khan, Dr. Tariq Jamal Siddiqui and Dr. Muhammad Shariq Usman in collaboration with leading international authors in the field. Titled “Effects of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors on Kidney Outcomes across Baseline Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses”, the paper discusses SGLT2 inhibitors, which have vastly transformed the landscape of cardiovascular medicine. The paper can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/dCfJjqrP

The last CDC Wonder Workshop of 2024! To be held on Oct 4, 5 and 6. The timings will be 4PM to 10PM (Pakistan time) on all 3 days. This workshop is novel in Pakistan and has been designed by international big data experts through Dr Shahzeb’s collaboration. It is a completely new form of research that even the best doctors in the world are new to. Which means it will be a unique paper on your CV and will automatically qualify for the kind of paper that attracts big journals and authors. All students will be added to groups after the workshop and mentors will guide them until PUBLICATION. The CDC Wonder database contains mortality data for millions of people, since 1999. In this workshop you will learn how to access and analyze this original US data. An example of such paper, published by RCOP mentor Dr Shahzeb is here: https://lnkd.in/dXUutVDR This paper was among the top 10 papers of 2022 published by JAMA! The cost to attend is PKR 15,000 Interested students can email their name and institute to [email protected] to register.