Clinical Sciences: Treatment Using Local Knowledge
The outcomes of clinical investigations have informed physicians the “how, why, where, what and when”, so that best and context-specific treatments can be developed to treat and control of diseases. The results of these clinical research studies provide body of data from the local context; so that disease prevention, treatment and control protocols are designed with local information that is derived from experiences and studies to better
inform physicians, researcher, and policy makers.
Global Kashmiri Connect proudly presents Drs. Mohd. Sultan Khuroo, Abdul Hamid Zargar, Parvaiz Koul, Upendra Koul, Javeed Iqbal, and Nargis Bail Kaur. They represent the best Kashmiri clinical researchers in the field of gastroenterology, endocrinology, pulmonology, cardiology, pediatric, and microbiology. They committed their professional life in pursuit
of knowledge at an early stage in their career, which has helped treat patients in Kashmir and rest of the world. Taken together, they have published about 2000 scientific papers, which is remarkable. These clinician researchers have also mentored a large number of physicians and researchers, so that the new leaders in clinical research emerge.
Drs. Altaf Lal will talk to these experts in a free-flowing conversation about their academic and professional journey in becoming leaders in clinical sciences with medical students and young professionals.
As they share their experiences, these experts aim to inspire and guide medical students and young professionals on the path to becoming clinical researchers. By fostering a culture of inquiry and collaboration, they envision a future where the physician community in Kashmir continues to lead the way in generating innovative treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes for locally relevant problems. Besides providing solutions to local issues, they also stand out as leaders in a number of concepts subsequently adopted by the world.
Dr Khuroo is credited with identifying Hepatitis E for the first time. He also worked on biliary Ascariasis, GI bleed, etc. Dr. Zargar is a global expert on diabetes and various endocrine disorders like the iodine deficiency, Sheehan’s syndrome. Dr. Parvaiz Koul’s work focused on Influenza, COPD, RTA and High-altitude pulmonary adaptations and Dr. Upendra Koul is a world-renowned clinical and interventional cardiology. Dr. Javeed Iqbal has focused on Pediatric pulmonology and has worked on Thiamine deficiency, Cystic fibrosis, and Primary ciliary dyskinesia in Kashmir. Dr. Nargis Bali Kaur initial work as a PG student revolved around influenza viruses. She has subsequently worked on antimicrobial resistance and infection control and disease outbreak investigations.
Amidst the challenges and complexities of healthcare delivery in Low to Middle Income Countries (LMIC), these distinguished clinical researchers have also championed initiatives aimed at addressing local health disparities and enhancing access to care. Their commitment to community engagement and advocacy underscores a holistic approach to medical research, where scientific inquiry is seamlessly integrated with efforts to promote public health and social justice. By bridging the gap between research and practice, they exemplify the transformative potential of collaborative research and community-driven healthcare solutions.
