Delegation of Ningbo University Visited COMSATS University Islamabad
Islamabad: A delegation from Ningbo University, China visited COMSATS University Islamabad on February 9, 2023. The purpose of the visit was to explore avenues of academic and research collaboration between two universities. The delegation was headed by Prof. Dr. Liu Xinmin, Member, Expert Advisory Panel on Traditional Medicine, WHO Co-Director of the “Sino-Pakistan Cooperation Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine”, Chief Scientist, Institute of Drug Discovery Technology, Ningbo University, China. The head of the delegation was accompanied by Chinese officials comprised of Dr. Jiang Ning, Associate Professor, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, Ms. Du Qiaobei, Foreign Officer, Institute of Drug Discovery Technology, Ningbo University, Dr. Yan Wang, Assistant Professor, H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi.
Prof. Dr. Sajid Qamar, Dean, Faculty of Sciences, Prof. Dr. Shamsul Qamar, In-charge Academics/ Head ORIC, Prof. Dr. Rafaqat Hussain, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Dr. Tayyaba Yasmin, Tenured Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences, Dr. Zahid Ali, Tenured Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences. Mr. Ali Tawab Baloch, Head, International Office and Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Awan, In-charge, China Study Centre attended the meeting from COMSATS University Islamabad.
Both sides agreed to build bilateral cooperation and vowed to work together on joint projects. The delegation desired to have collaboration between Ningbo University China and COMSATS University Islamabad and work on identifying and matching strong areas. The delegates visited university’s Biosciences Labs and a purpose-built China Study Center.
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