Panel Discussions
Overview
The International Conference on Future of Healthcare (FHCC2025) will feature Expert Panels designed to explore the most pressing innovations, challenges, and future directions in global healthcare.
Bringing together leading scientists, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers from Pakistan and around the world, these panels will cover cutting-edge themes including regenerative medicine, genomics, AI in healthcare, precision public health, and more. Each panel aims to foster insightful discussions, present groundbreaking research, and promote collaborative thinking that bridges science, technology, and policy.
Panel Discussions - DAY 1
- Main Conference Hall, COMSTECH - Secretariate, Islamabad
- Oct 30, 2025
- 11.30 AM
Panel Discussion 1
Creating Enabling Environment for Moving into the Future of Healthcare
This high-level panel explores institutional reforms, curriculum innovation, and global collaboration, aligning with vision of URAAN Pakistan to create an enabling, equitable environment for advancing the future of healthcare.
Panelist
Dr. Jasim Anwar
MBBS, MApSc (USDY), PhD (UNSW)
Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi
Minister for Science & Technology,
Government of Pakistan
Mr. Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh
Federal Secretary, Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination,
Government of Pakistan
Mr. Brian Riley
PhD, M. Law, MCDM,
Health Specialist ADB
- COMSTECH - Secretariate, Islamabad
- Oct 30, 2025
- 05.00 PM
Panel Discussion 2
Reshaping Precision Medicine through Technological Evolution
This panel brings together leading experts to explore how AI, telemedicine, robotics, interventional cardiology, and virtual reality are revolutionizing precision medicine, reshaping healthcare delivery, and redefining patient outcomes
Panelist
Prof. Dr. Farah Naz Qamar
MBBS, DCH, FCPS (Paeds), Masters (Clinical Res), FRCP (Edin), PhD
Prof, Dept. Paeds and Child Health, AKU
Maj Gen (R) Tassawar Hussain
MBBS, MCPS, FCPS (Pak), MRCP (UK), FRCP (London),
Professor/Head of Medicine & Assoc Dean, Foundation University Medical College
Ex-Principal Army Medical College
Dr. Naveed Afzal
MBBS, FRCS, FRCS (Urol), Dip Urol.
Consultant Urologist, da Vinci Robotic Surgeon & MDT Chair UK
Dr. Yasir Parviz
MBBS, MRCP (UK), MRCP (Lon), CCT (medicine, cardiology), FACC, FRCP, MSc, Ph.D.
UK Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. Zahra Hoodbhoy
MBBS, MPH, PhD (Population & Public Health)
Associate Professor (Research)
Panel Discussions - Day 2
- Main Conference Hall, COMSTECH - Secretariate, Islamabad
- Oct 31, 2025
- 09.00 AM
Panel Discussion 3
Decoding the AT&CG of Life:
Genomics, Personalized Medicine and Precision Public Health
This panel delves into genomics and precision public health, exploring gene-editing, personalized medicine, microbial resistance, and genomic surveillance to unlock innovative solutions for disease prevention and future healthcare challenges
Panelist
Dr. Aisha Mohyuddin
Dean Multidisciplinary Sciences NUMS
Dr. Shahid Mehmood Baig, Ph.D.
Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Sitara-i-Imtiaz
Fellow Pakistan Academy of Sciences
Dr. Salman Kirmani
Diplomate American Board Medical Genetics
Diplomate American Board Paediatric Endocrinology
Diplomate American Board Paediatric
Consultant, Department of Pathology, AKU
Dr. Salik Javed Kakar
MBBS, M.Sc. (UK), Ph.D. (UK),
Vice Principal, PAF-IAST
Dr. Humayoon Shafique Satti
Ph.D. Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Section Head Human Genetics, NUMS
Dr. Sadia Fatima
MBBS, PGD, Ph.D. (Glasgow)
Director, KMU Institute of Health Sciences Hazara
- COMSTECH - Secretariate, Islamabad
- Oct 30, 2025
- 02.00 PM
Panel Discussion 4
From Cells to Systems:
Regenerating Organs, Reversing Disease, and Reimagining Life
This panel explores breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, from stem cells and tissue engineering to 3D bioprinting and cellular therapies, highlighting transformative innovations that promise to regenerate organs, reverse disease, and reimagine life.
Panelist
Dr. Fazli Wahid
Ph.D., Fulbright Fellow
Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovations, Los Angeles, California, USA,
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Science, PAF-IAST
Dr. Afsar Mian
PhD (Hematology), MPhil (Molecular Biology), BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences
Associate Professor, AKU
Dr. Adnan Haider
Ph.D., Associate Professor
Nanomedicine Div. NUMS
Dr. Akshat Joshi
Online from South Korea
PhD (Materials Engineering), MTech (Biomed Eng), Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, USA
Adjunct Prof, DY Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed Uni), Pune, India
Dr. Fazal Wahab
Ph.D., Humboldt Fellow
Associate Professor, PAF-IAST