Dr. Washdev Amar - Consultant Psychiatrist & Addictionologist

19/10/2025

A Seminar was organized by two institutes of Dow University of Health Sciences; Dept. Of Psychiatry Dow Medical College/ Civil Hospital and Dr. A. Q. Khan Center Institute of Behavioural Sciences (IBS) to commemorate World Mental Health Day, with active participation from both departments.

The program began with a Walk for Awareness, symbolizing a unified effort to promote mental health advocacy, followed by the main session held at the IBS Auditorium. The theme of the session was “Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.”

The event featured a distinguished panel of speakers.
The speakers shared valuable insights on the psychological impact of disasters and emergencies, emphasizing the importance of resilience, preparedness, and mental health support systems in crisis situations.

The event concluded with a Certificate and Ajrak Distribution Ceremony, marking a graceful conclusion to an enlightening and well-coordinated observance of World Mental Health Day

Prof. Dr. Washdev Amar
HOD Psychitry DMC/ CHK
Chairperson Psychiatry, DUHS

16/10/2025

10/10/2025

Our distinguished panel of experts for World Mental Health Day 2025.

Their expertise will drive a focused discussion on “Access to Mental Health Services in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” moderated by Dr. Syed Saad Masood.

We look forward to their invaluable insights on this critical global issue.

19/08/2025

Dow University of Health Sciences celebrates the achievement of Dr. Farina Hanif, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry (DIMC, DUHS) and her research team for being awarded the prestigious grant, jointly funded by Wellcome and the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO).

Funded Project:
“Blood-based TUCR biomarkers and AI-powered diagnostics: transforming schizophrenia detection in low-resource settings.”

Kudos to the dedicated team:
- Dr. Farina Hanif – Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry (DIMC, DUHS)
- Ms. Quratulain Amir – Lecturer, Institute of Medical Technology (DUHS)
- Dr. Washdev Amar – Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital (DUHS)
- Dr. Urooj Tabbasum – Dr. Abdul Qadir Khan Institute of Behavioural Sciences

This pioneering research will revolutionize the early diagnosis of schizophrenia through biomarker discovery and AI-powered diagnostic tools.

Aligned SDGs:
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

19/07/2025

03/07/2025

23/06/2025

27/02/2025

As Expert Panelist in Szabist university during 3rd Goobal Conference for discussion on “cybercrime and Parenting in Digital Era” .