14/09/2025
Lahore (September 11, 2025): The Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab, celebrated an orientation week to welcome new students. Day one opened with Tilawat, Naat, and the National Anthem, followed by a welcome note by Director Prof. Dr. Rehan Sadiq Shaikh. Dr. Rukhsana Parveen (MPhil Coordinator) and Dr. Asif Naeem (PhD Coordinator) briefed students on academic rules and regulations. Day two started with introduction with CAMB faculty and ongoing research projects in CAMB laboratories. Day three highlighted student societies, where Dr. Muhammad Usman Ghani (Secretory, Student Societies-CAMB) described the administrative structure of the societies and all the activities conducted in the previous years. An anti-drug oath was also administered to all the students by Dr. Rukhsana. Dr. Asif Naeem briefed about anti-harassment policies. Day four featured guidance by Dr. Zafar Saleem about library resources followed by a mental health session by guest speaker Ms. Minahil Ijaz. A video message from Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah was also shared. The student members of Creative Club-CAMB, and Character Building Society-CAMB facilitated all the orientation week activities under the supervision of Dr. Farheena Iqbal Awan.