|
Distinguished University Awards
Aga Khan University (AKU) recognises publicly, members and former members of its faculty who have made major contributions to the development of the University and the quality of its work. Three such awards were presented.
Dr Perwaiz Iqbal - Award of Excellence in Education
 The 2006 University Award of Excellence in education was presented to Dr Mohammad Perwaiz Iqbal, The Kurban Nagji Professor of Biochemistry, for outstanding contributions to medical education, including curriculum and course design and development; evaluation of programmes and students; and development of learning resources and teaching. He has also received the outstanding teacher award of the Medical College. The Government of Pakistan awarded him the Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2002.
Dr Rabia Hussain - University Research Award
 The 2006 University Research Award was presented to Dr Rabia Hussain, The Gulamali Hirji Professor of Microbiology, is a molecular immunologist who has made substantial contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases such as malaria and leprosy. She is a prolific researcher, with 111 research publications in journals of national and international repute, as well as many chapters in internationally indexed books and journals. In addition she has over 130 abstracts of presentations in conferences and seminars within Pakistan and abroad.
Dr Bo S. Lindblad - Professor Emeritus
 The title of Professor Emeritus was conferred on Dr Bo Lindblad. Professor Lindblad of Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, served as Professor and Chairman, Department of Paediatrics, AKU Medical College from 1994 to 1998 and has been a visiting professor at the University ever since. His annual visits have been a source of encouragement and inspiration to his colleagues in the department and the Medical College. Dr Lindblad has been instrumental in developing research collaboration and exchange programmes for faculty development and students between AKU and the Karolinska Institute. Professor Lindblad is currently Professor Emeritus of International Child Health, International Coordinator and Principal Investigator at the Karolinska University.
|
