Director, Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research

The Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) and Stem Cell Research is one of the most ambitious and mission-critical initiatives at AKU. Established in 2016, in collaboration with the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the Centre is part of the Medical College in Pakistan. Integration with the research, clinical and policy network of the Medical College enables access to, and engagement with, a broad intellectual network and interdisciplinary teams that include clinicians, basic scientists, students, health care leaders and decision makers. Engagement with Aga Khan University Hospital and its Clinical Trials Unit promotes clinical translation and priority-setting to enhance impact for patient benefit in the regions served by AKU.

The Centre has pioneered research in regenerative medicine and stem cell biology in Pakistan. Its mission is to translate fundamental research on regionally ...