Islamabad, July 13, 2024 – The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad hosted the Renal Autoimmune Summit 2024, organized by the Pakistan Society of Nephrology (PSN) in collaboration with the Pakistan Society of Rheumatology. The summit saw over 100 doctors attending in person, while more than 50 joined virtually.

Distinguished guests included Prof. Dr. Sammeh J. Khan, President of PSN Dr. Zahid Nabi, Prof. Imtiaz Masroor, Prof. Dr. Mujtaba Qadari, Brig. Dr. Nauman Kashif, Dr. Mufti Baleegh, and Prof. Dr. Abid Farooqi. The summit featured lectures by Dr. Adeel Ebad from Shifa International Hospital and Dr. Salahuddin from Abbottabad. Additionally, Dr. Muhammad Abdel Gawad from New Giza University, Egypt, delivered a lecture on Lupus Nephritis virtually.

A significant highlight of the event was the initiative by Program Director Prof. Dr. M. Sajid R. Abbasi, General Secretary of PSN, to establish a dedicated Renal Autoimmune Clinic at PIMS Islamabad. This clinic will be the first of its kind in Pakistan, marking a milestone in the country’s healthcare landscape.

At the conclusion of the summit, shields were presented to the presenters and experts. Prof. Imtiaz Masroor, Prof. Sohail Tanvir, and Prof. Ghias Butt were honored with lifetime achievement awards for their outstanding contributions to the field of Nephrology.

The Organising Team received widespread appreciation from all participants and the chief guest Executive Director of PIMS Prof Rana Imran Sikandar.