The URC is an executive
body reporting to the Provost and is responsible for research policy and
management, allocating resources for research, and supporting the development
of research capacity and culture throughout the University. Given the diverse
geographical positions of AKU, the URC ensures that research-related policies are applicable across all campuses.
The URC has a number of standing committees to accomplish its tasks. These are as follows:
Dr Salim S. Virani (Chair), Vice Provost, Research
Dr Tania Bubela, Provost and Vice President, Academic
Dr Anjum Halai, Vice Provost
Dr Karim F. Damji, Dean, Medical College (Pakistan)
Dr Lukoye Atwoli, Dean, Medical College (East Africa)
Dr Salimah R. Walani, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery (Pakistan)
Dr Eunice Ndirangu, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery (East Africa)
Dr Farid Panjwani, Dean, Institute for Educational Development (Pakistan)
Dr Jane Rarieya, Dean, Institute for Educational Development (East Africa)
Dr Nancy Booker, Graduate School of Media and Communications (East Africa)
Dr Shahzad Bashir, Dean, Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilization (United Kingdom)
Dr Stephon Lyon, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences (Pakistan)
Representatives of Constituencies:
Dr Amina Abubakar, Director, Institute for Human Development (East Africa)
Dr Anthony Ngugi, Acting Associate Dean for Research, MCEA, Clinical Sciences (East Africa)
Dr Duanne Rousselle, Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts and Science (Pakistan)
Dr Farah Qamar, Associate Dean for Research, MCPK (Pakistan)
Dr Fortidas Bakuza, Interim Associate Dean, Research
and Partnerships, Institute for Educational Development (East Africa)
Dr Fredrick Mtenzi, Associate Professor, Institute for Educational Development Education (East Africa)
Dr Hussein Kidanto, Clinical Sciences (East Africa)
Dr Jai Das, Assistant Director, The Institute for Global Health and Development
Dr Kulsoom Ghias, Chair, Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Pakistan)
Dr Laila Ladak, Associate Dean, Research and Graduate
Education, School of Nursing & Midwifery (Pakistan)
Dr Mansoor Saleh, Clinical Research Unit
Dr Marleen Temmerman, Director, Centre of Excellence Women and Child Health (East Africa)
Dr Peter Gatiti, Associate Vice-Provost & University Librarian
Dr Robyna Khan, Chair, Ethics Review Board (Pakistan)
Dr Rumina Hasan, Clinical Sciences (Pakistan)
Dr Sajid Ali, Director Research and Policy Studies, Institute for Educational Development (Pakistan)
Dr Sajid Bashir Soofi, Director, Centre of Excellence
in Women and Child Health, South and Central Asia (Pakistan)
Dr Salman Kirmani, Director, Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health
Dr Simiat Elias, Chair, Biomedical Sciences (East Africa)
Dr Syed Asad Ali, Chair, Department of Community Health Sciences, Medical College (Pakistan)
Dr Zul Merali, Director, Brain and Mind Institute
Members-at-large:
Mr Irfan Haji, Risk Management
Ms Melaine D'Cruze, Director, Research Office (Pakistan)
Ms Veronica Robi, Director, Research Office (East Africa)
