Scientific & Research Committee
Mandate & Scope
Reviews abstract submissions, dictates scientific directions, curates annual conference programs, and guides the development of the national IVF cycle statistics registry to foster evidence-based research in reproductive medicine.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing research abstracts and papers submitted for national IVF conferences.
- Formulating standardized research methodologies for clinical studies in Pakistan.
- Publishing annual scientific digests, guidelines, and bulletins.
- Compiling and maintaining the national IVF cycle statistics registry.
Committee Leadership & Members
Prof. Dr. Ayesha Siddiqa
FRCOG, Ph.D. in Reproductive Sciences
Lahore
Dr. Jamil Ahmad
FCPS (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Karachi
Committee Members
Dr. Nida Fatima
Consultant Infertility Specialist, IslamabadDr. Yasmin Khan
Clinical Embryologist, PeshawarProf. Sohail Abbas
Head of Obstetrics & Gynae, FaisalabadEthics & Regulatory Committee
Mandate & Scope
Ensures clinical trials, patient consent procedures, donor protocols, and laboratory practices conform to national laws and international bioethical guidelines, preserving transparency and patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and updating the IVF Code of Ethics for Pakistan.
- Reviewing ethical compliance audits for clinic accreditation processes.
- Addressing and mediating public and patient ethical concerns.
- Formulating policy recommendations on embryology laws and donor treatments.
Committee Leadership & Members
Justice (R) Mushtaq Ali
Former Judge of High Court, Legal Advisor
Islamabad
Prof. Dr. Shahida Parveen
FCPS, Bioethics Diploma holder
Karachi
Committee Members
Dr. Tariq Mahmood
Associate Professor Gynae, LahoreDr. Amina Ghaffar
IVF Consultant, MultanDr. Bilal Qureshi
Senior Consultant Specialist, QuettaEducation, Training & Embryology Committee
Mandate & Scope
Coordinates Continuous Medical Education (CME) credits, designs and conducts hands-on workshops, and implements quality education standards and certifications for practicing embryologists across Pakistan.
Key Responsibilities
- Organizing vitrification, ICSI, and laser biopsy hands-on workshops.
- Standardizing the curriculum for embryology training and diplomas.
- Scheduling and executing quarterly educational webinars.
- Providing credentialing and certificates for practicing embryologists.
Committee Leadership & Members
Dr. Kamran Yousuf
Ph.D. in Clinical Embryology (UK)
Karachi
Dr. Sadia Noreen
MBBS, M.Med.Sci (Reproductive Medicine)
Lahore
Committee Members
Dr. Maria Yusuf
Senior Consultant Specialist, RawalpindiDr. Faisal Raza
Infertility Consultant, SialkotMs. Tehmina Asif
Senior Embryologist, PeshawarAccreditation & Quality Assurance Committee
Mandate & Scope
Drafts and administers clinic accreditation benchmarks, audits safety and performance metrics, and conducts physical inspections of IVF labs before issuing formal society certifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Outlining clinical performance metrics and KPIs for accreditation.
- Organizing on-site inspection teams and audit procedures.
- Standardizing air quality, incubator, and temperature control standards.
- Evaluating audit reports and issuing accreditation approvals.
Committee Leadership & Members
Prof. Dr. Haroon Hamid
FRCOG, Lead Accreditation Inspector
Lahore
Dr. Farooq Azam
Ph.D. in IVF Quality Systems
Karachi
Committee Members
Dr. Uzma Bukhari
IVF Lab Director, IslamabadDr. Saad Malik
Clinical Director, GujranwalaDr. Huma Jamil
Consultant Embryologist, MultanMembership & Public Relations Committee
Mandate & Scope
Coordinates the review of individual and center membership credentials, raises fertility and IVF awareness in the public domain, and strengthens relationships with international reproductive medicine bodies.
Key Responsibilities
- Verification of candidate profiles for individual and center membership.
- Organizing public awareness programs on fertility and reproductive options.
- Developing public brochures and patient rights resources.
- Liaising with international societies (ASRM, ESHRE, etc.) for joint ventures.
Committee Leadership & Members
Dr. Asim Raza
FCPS, Public Health Specialist
Faisalabad
Dr. Nadia Qasim
MBBS, MCPS (Obs & Gynae)
Peshawar
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