Sheikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute (SZPGMI) in Lahore celebrated the formal recognition of its chairperson and dean, Professor Dr. Ayesha Humayun, after the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan included her in the global list of the Top 2% Scientists. The honour underscores Ayesha Humayun’s sustained contributions to medical education, research and healthcare in Pakistan.
The award was presented during a special ceremony organized by HEC at the Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB) at the University of the Punjab, Lahore. At the event Professor Dr. Ayesha Humayun received a certificate acknowledging her research leadership and academic achievements that earned her a place among the world’s leading scientists.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ayesha Humayun highlighted the practical purpose of medical research, stressing that scientific work must translate into improved patient care and a higher quality of life. She emphasised that research should move beyond publications to deliver measurable benefits for patients and to strengthen healthcare systems.
The institute noted that Professor Dr. Ayesha Humayun’s visionary leadership and scholarly work continue to inspire young doctors, researchers and healthcare professionals across the country. Her inclusion in the Top 2% Scientists list is being praised as a significant honour for SZPGMI and for Pakistan’s medical research community.
The administration, faculty and staff at SZPGMI extended heartfelt congratulations to Ayesha Humayun and wished her continued success in her academic, research and professional endeavours, noting that the recognition reaffirms the institute’s commitment to scientific excellence.
