The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) of the University of Karachi has inked a pact with the Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) to strengthen, promote and develop academic and research cooperation in various fields of sciences between both the institutions, the ICCBS spokesperson announced on Monday. ICCBS Director Prof Dr M Iqbal Choudhary, during his visit to IUB, signed the memorandum of understanding. IUB vice chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Mukhtar inked the document on the behalf of his institution. It was pointed out that as per the agreement, both the institutions will establish a joint collaborative research programme at the ICCBS and IUB, in the fields of medicinal chemistry and biotechnology.
They may undertake joint research projects in the fields of basic chemical and biochemical sciences with the aim to address scientific, health and industrial problems of local, regional, national and international significance.
Both institutions have agreed to develop academic exchange in the area of education and research, and have agreed to identify team members to work on joint research projects. Bi-institutional meeting will be held annually in the form of workshop/seminar /conference, jointly organised by the two sides.
The collaborative activities to be covered by this agreement may include faculty and research staff exchanges, study abroad programme, collaborative research programmes, including the exchange of voucher samples, and natural product extracts; joint seminars, workshops, and service programmes. This agreement will be in effect for a period of five years from the date of execution.
