Pakistani Researchers Receive Prestigious MRC Outstanding Team Impact Prize

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In a momentous recognition, Prof Dr M Iqbal Choudhary, a distinguished Mustafa (pbuh) Prize Laureate and recipient of H.I., S.I., and T.I. honors, along with Prof Dr Sammer Yousuf and their team, have been awarded the “Outstanding Team Impact Prize” by the UK’s esteemed Medical Research Council (MRC). This accolade celebrates the team’s exemplary collaborative science approach that has significantly impacted medical research.

The award recognizes the team’s exceptional contributions as part of the “Global Network of Tropical Neglected Diseases (NTD),” a project funded by the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) and led by Durham University, UK. This network includes leading scientists from the UK, Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, and Pakistan, who have collaboratively advanced research against protozoan NTDs such as leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.

Under the visionary leadership of Prof Choudhary, the team comprising faculty members from the HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry and Dr Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, ICCBS, University of Karachi (UoK), has showcased the power of team science. Their diverse expertise has led to significant advancements in the field of leishmaniasis research, marking a notable achievement for Pakistan on the global scientific stage.

The Pakistani academic community has extended heartfelt congratulations to Prof Dr Iqbal Choudhary and his team for receiving this prestigious honor. This award not only highlights the team’s dedication and hard work but also underscores the importance of international collaboration in tackling some of the world’s most challenging health issues.