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Welcome to the Research Cell at Dental College HITEC-IMS, where our mission is to ignite a passion for discovery and innovation among our esteemed faculty and talented students. We believe that research is the foundation of academic excellence and the driving force behind advancements in dental science. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and creativity, providing a supportive environment where ideas can flourish.

We are committed to offering the tools, mentorship, and opportunities needed to transform curiosity into impactful research. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or just beginning your journey, the Research Cell is here to guide and support you every step of the way. By participating in research and creative endeavours, we can push the boundaries of knowledge, develop better thinkers and innovators, and make meaningful contributions to the world of dental research.

Together, let’s build a future where our work not only advances dental science but also makes a lasting, positive impact on society.

Mission

Our mission is to:

  • Create awareness and opportunities in research and development among the faculty and students
  • Increase innovation through the development of new technology applicable to the healthcare system
  • Motivate the faculty members to take up research projects for accelerating the advancement of knowledge and skills for their professional growth
  • Encourage the faculty to coordinate and participate in capacity building programs
  • Foster research collaboration within and across faculty members within and between institutions
  • Increase our public visibility

Vision

To strive and nurture translational research culture in the institute (Dental college-HITEC IMS) by promoting research based activities on emerging trends, keeping in view a multidisciplinary facet.

Strategic Objectives

To achieve the mission, research cell will strive to achieve following standards of National Accreditation Framework

  • Standard12.1 Research advisory committee to facilitate faculty and students on research.
  • Standard 12.2 have research as an integral part of the curriculum.
  • Standard12.2s demonstrate a commitment to continuing scholarly productivity.
  • Standard 12.3s Provides opportunities for research to the students and faculty
  • Standard 12.3 Provides opportunities for research to the students and faculty

Rationale

Establishment of a robust research cell in dental college HITEC-IMS is madndatory to achieve institutional outcomes. The mission of the institute is to train the students to be competent health care workers and independent researchers (CaseFiles No. 9/(Misc) Den/IMS) aligned with the rationale of the research cell which will:

  • Develop a research culture through dynamic national and international collaborations and funding.
  • Motivate faculty and students to engage themselves in scholarly research activities.
  • Ensure quality of the research projects being conducted in the institute.
  • Facilitate the faculty and students in conducting research by providing state of art research facilities.
  • Guide the researchers to update themselves with the latest global research activities.

Organogram

Policies

Under-graduate Students:

  1. All undergraduate students starting from first year BDS till their third year will be sensitized to research activities by a series of very basic workshops. The purpose is to make them aware of basic fundamentals of research. The responsibility of conducting these workshops is with Student interest group (SIG) of RC in collaboration with department of Preventive and Dental Public health Dental College HITEC-IMS.
  2. In second year every student will be given a simple project which he has to complete and submit by end of third year to the research cell. After acceptance by the research cell project handling committee (PHC), it will become a library document and archived in HITEC-IMS Dental College library. Depositing the paper will count towards final internal assessment of the student (percentage to be decided).
  3. Monitory prize and certificate will be given to the students as a token of appreciation on publication of paper in peer reviewed recognized medical/dental journal.
  4. Project handling committee will designate supervisors for research activities of the student.
  5. Journal Club will be started from first year onwards. Journal clubs will be conducted once every months by the students. Tasks will be assigned to the students well in advance. Students will be divided into five groups of ten students in each group. Separate articles will be distributed in each group relevant to their taught syllabus.

    This will contribute to their final internal assessment in relevant subject (topic). Area of responsibility lies with each class coordinator.

Faculty Members:

  1. Conduct of various workshops pertaining to research at institutional level be carried out on regular basis. Facilitators both from inside and outside Dental College HITEC-IMS will be invited. The responsibility for coordinating and programming lies with the research cell.
  2. Posting of all invitations for research, symposia, conferences, funding opportunities and seminars on college notice board for easy information of all faculty members.
  3. All the information regarding research activities, research projects, research workshops/conferences attended as well as those facilitated and publications of various departments will be compiled in form of a Research Directory and maintained with the Visitor Research center of the Research Cell where it can be accessed by interested persons.
  • The research cell will liaise with Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at NUMS and,
  • Process all the research proposals to HEC/other agencies through ORICs.
  • Coordinate with ORIC regarding funding/donor agencies.
  • Establish links with donors.
  • Establish links with Industries
  • Arrange/conduct seminars, conferences and training programs for faculty awareness and faculty industry interaction.
  • Identify regional expertise and requirements.
  • Arrange International trainings and workshops
  • Arrange International trainings and workshops
  • Arrange trainings and workshops at national level.
  • Arrange International Seminars/Symposium.
  • Arrange Seminars/Symposium at national level.

Committees

1. Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
2. Institutional Review Board (IRB)
3. Faculty Interest Group (FIG)
4. Student Interest Group (SIG)
5. Data Analysis Unit (DAU)
6. Research Publication Unit (RPU)
7 Visitor Research Centre (VRC)

MOU

  • School of Dentistry
  • Lahore Medical & Dental College
  • Rehman College of Dentistry
  • Khyber College of Dentistry
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Published Articles of HITEC Faculty
Dental College, HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences (Dental college, HITEC- IMS) is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Dental college in the private sector in Pakistan. It was inspected and recognized by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). Read more
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