Invited Speakers
Prof. Xiang Cheng Zhang
Prof. Xiang Cheng Zhang is a Royal Society Industry Fellow at University of Cambridge. He has over 34 years combined academia (17 years) and industrial (17 years) experience in materials science and biosensors science and technology. Prof. Zhang is Principal Consultant and Head of Medical Materials & Devices of Lucideon. Prof. Zhangs industry experience was gained in leading an international healthcare company, where, as a Principal Scientist and Principal Technologist, his work covered almost all aspects of medical devices (such as biosensors) ranging from R&D and manufacturing support to failure analysis and QC. He also worked as Director of a technology company, in the field of nano-conductive materials and diagnostic medical devices. In the last 3 years he has published three books “Inorganic Biomaterials” (2015), “Inorganic Controlled Release Technology” (2016) and “Science and Principles of Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Medical Polymers” 2017. As a materials scientist, he is passionate on “Science for Industry and believes that fundamental but applied sciences are the keys to solve industrial problems by developingquality products that are much-needed by the society.
Prof. Dr. Syed Muhammad Awais (Orthopedic Surgeon)
Prof. S M Awais (S.I.), has been the Vice President PMDC; Chairman Department of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery and Traumatology, King Edward Medical University & Mayo Hospital Lahore, Founding President of Foundation for Health Care Improvement, Dean Faculty of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, Director Quality Enhancement Cell, Director Postgraduate Studies & Editor Annals of KEMU Lahore-Pakistan. He is former Pro-Vice Chancellor of King Edward Medical University (2006-2010) and former President of Pakistan Orthopaedic Association (POA) (2002-2004). He has Passed MBBS examination in 1979, qualified postgraduate qualifications of MCPS (Surgery) from College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (1983), M.Sc (Bioengineering) from University of Dundee –UK in 1987 & M.S. (Orth) from Punjab University in 1995. He is Editor of Annals of KEMU, Asstt. Editor International Orthopaedics (Headquarter Brussels, Belgium), Ex Editor Journal of Pakistan Orthopaedic Association, Ex Chairman PMDC Journals Committee, Member HEC Committee of Biomedical Journals. He has to his credit development of new devices and techniques in Pakistan Bone Lengthening Device used in the country and abroad as Naseer Awais Fixato (NA-Fixator). This device has been published in Principles and Practice of Surgery by Baily & Love published from U.K.
Dr. Farooq Azam Khan (Orthopedic Surgeon)
Dr. Farooq Azam Khan is an Orthopedic surgeon and Assistant Professor atSharif Medical and Dental College. After his education and post-graduation he became a fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeon Pakistan in 2013. Dr. Khan is the pioneer of Orthobiologics in Lahore. He has various articles published in national and international journals. Dr. Khan’s keen interest is in bone repair & regeneration through regenerative therapies including PRP and Fat derived stem cell treatments.
Dr. Ayesha Habib Khan (Pride of Pakistan)
Dr. Ayesha Habib Khan is Associate Professor, Consultant Chemical Pathologist, at the Department of Pathology and Microbiology at Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. Dr Aysha's is an active member of International Osteoporosis Foundation, the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, Executive Council Pakistan Society of Chemical Pathology, Pakistan Society of Chemical Pathology, Association of Clinical Biochemist, UK, Association of Clinical Pathologist, UK, Pakistan Research Society of Pakistan and Pakistan Society of Endocrinology.
Dr. Hussain Ali (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
Dr. Hussain Ali is a Scientific Officer at Microbiolog and head of veterinary & farms management sub-division, of National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, Pakistan. He is former junior veterinary consultant and incharge laboratory animal house of national institute of health, Islamabad, Pakistan. He has passed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine examination in 1998, from Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam Sindh and completed his M. Phil Microbiology in 2004 from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
Dr. Tariq Sohail (Orthopedic Surgeon)
Dr. Tariq Sohail is an Orthopedic surgeon at Doctor’s Hospital, Lahore. He has passed MBBS examination from King Edward Medical College Lahore. He has also done Master in Orthopedic Surgery from Liverpool University (UK) and is a Fellow of Royal College of Surgery (Edinburgh & Glasgow). Dr. Sohail is a member of Pakistan Orthopaedic Association, Asia Pacific Spine Society, North American Spine Society, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, Fellow of Scoliosis Research Society, Association of Argentina De orthopedic Eraunatology. He has to his credit, about 100 publications and 8 books related to Orthopedics, which were published in India, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Uk, Pakistan and translated into Persian and Spanish.
Mr. Shaukat Ali (Management & MDD Technical Consultant)
Mr. Shaukat Ali is the CEO at Business Management Consultants International, Sialkot. He is qualified and experienced management consultant with extensive practical experience for MDD (Surgical Instruments) and other various industries. He also possesses strong analytical and communications skills with self-driven and adaptable professional consultant / Auditor (Technical Files & QMS). He has vast experience as a consultant r in technical documentation & QMS for MDD compliance.