Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan gave an insightful talk on ‘Balancing Innovation with Cultural Sensitivity: Ethical AI in Clinical Trials’ at the “Symposium on Clinical Trials in the Era of AI”, held on January 30, 2025, at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad.
ensuring that advancements benefit diverse populations in an ethically responsible manner. The session sparked meaningful discussions on how to uphold cultural sensitivity in the face of rapid technological innovation in healthcare.
2/2 International Psychiatric Conference, held in Islamabad. He also chaired a session titled "Public Mental Health Innovations" alongside Prof. Saeed Farooq on January 2nd, 2025. The conference also featured the oath-taking ceremony for the newly elected cabinet of PPS
Prof. Muhammad Irfan, President-Elect of the World Association of Cultural Psychiatry, served as the main judge for the "Shark Tank: Presentations by Early Career Psychiatrists" competition, emerging psychiatrists pitched innovative ideas, on January 3rd, 2025 at the 24th, 1/2
On 3rd December 2024, Prof. Muhammad Irfan, Director ORIC and President Elect of World Association of Cultural Psychiatry, chaired the concluding session of the symposium, facilitating discussions on emerging trends and challenges in clinical trial design and implementation.
Prof. Irfan emphasized the need for culturally sensitive frameworks and robust patient safety protocols to ensure equitable and ethical research practices. He underscored the importance of public health leadership in fostering innovation and trust in clinical research.
On October 17th, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Director ORIC and Professor of Psychiatry, conducted a workshop ‘Managing Burnout: Balancing Career Growth with Mental Well-being’ at Gandhara University for the 2nd International Surgeon Muhammad Kabir Conference.
Prof. Irfan provided insights on maintaining resilience and mental health amid career demands, providing participants with practical strategies for sustainable professional growth and well-being.
On October 10th , 2024, “World Mental Health Day” the Psychiatry Department of MTI/KTH Peshawar, in collaboration with The Psych Interest Group of Khyber Medical College, hosted an impactful event in honor of World Mental Health Day at Khyber Medical College.
The event culminated in an address by Dean Dr. Mahmud Aurangzeb, who also presented certificates of appreciation to both the student presenters and the event organizers.