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.
Scientific Session - Day 1
- COMSTECH - Secretariate, Islamabad
- Oct 30, 2025
- 11.30 AM
Panel Discussion 1
From Cells to Systems: Regenerating Organs, Reversing Disease, and Reimagining Life
Discover how regenerative medicine is transforming healthcare — from repairing organs to reversing chronic diseases. This panel brings leading experts to explore the science shaping the future of healing.
Panelist
Dr. Azra Mehmood
MBBS, MSc Health Economics, PhD Public Health
She is a seasoned public health researcher and academic with over 15 years of experience in health systems strengthening, policy research, and maternal and child health. She holds a PhD in Public Health and MSc in Health Economics, with extensive contributions to academia and international development programs.
- COMSTECH - Secretariate, Islamabad
- Oct 30, 2025
- 02.00 PM
Panel Discussion 2
Decoding the Future: Leveraging Genomics for Personalized Medicine and Precision Public Health
How genomic science is revolutionizing individualized care and transforming public health strategies. This panel delves into real-world applications, global challenges, and the promise of precision healthcare for all.
Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig
Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Geers Foundation Best Paper Award (Germany)
He is a leading human geneticist and research leader known for his groundbreaking work in disease gene discovery and genetic counseling in Pakistan. With over 160 high-impact publications, he has shaped national science policy and aims to establish a National Center for Genomic Medicine.
- COMSTECH - Secretariate, Islamabad
- Oct 30, 2025
- 04.00 PM AM
Panel Discussion 3
Reimagining Patient Care in the Age of Telemedicine
As virtual care becomes mainstream, this panel examines how telemedicine is reshaping patient access, clinical workflows, and health equity. Discover innovations and policy insights driving the future of digital healthcare delivery.
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Scientific Session - Day 2
- COMSTECH - Secretariate, Islamabad
- Oct 31, 2025
- 10.30 AM
Panel Discussion 4
Can Robots Replace Human: Improving the Quality of Care and Surgical Outcomes Through Technological Innovations
This panel explores the evolving role of robotics and AI in surgery and clinical care—where precision, efficiency, and safety converge. Hear from experts shaping the balance between human touch and machine intelligence in modern medicine.
Dr. Naveed Afzal
MBBS, FRCS, FRCS Urol, Dip Urol, FEBU
Dr. Afzal is a highly experienced consultant urologist specialized in robotic-assisted urological procedures and minimally invasive surgery. He holds postgraduate training in urology from Stanford University (USA) and has pioneered robotic radical prostatectomy and HIFU treatment techniques in West Dorset.