Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) is committed to perform research of highest scientific and ethical standards as reflected in our mission statement. With the guidance of the leadership, all clinical departments are actively involved in research in their respective specialties. The following three sections, housed in Abdul Hafiz Research Wing, are dedicated to perform and facilitate research in a variety of ways:
Clinical Research Office
Cancer Registry and Clinical Data Management (CRCDM)
Basic Science Research Laboratory
With well-defined research guidelines, our qualified physician investigators and pool of trained research staff, scientists and statisticians, offer a unique combination of expertise. Our research lab, state of the art radiology and pathology services and pharmacy team are well oriented in drug management and provide a supportive research framework. The Hospital cancer registry and electronic Hospital Information System further complement our research capacity. These features also make SKMCH&RC a preferred research collaborator.
A number of research studies, in diverse areas related primarily to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, are underway in our Hospitals at any given time. If you are interested in participating in one of these research studies, please ask your doctor for further information.
The Cancer Registry and Clinical Data Management (CRCDM) section is on of the pioneer in cancer registration in Pakistan and maintaining a well-established, hospital-based cancer registry. The Registry, formed in 1994, is a member of the International Association of Cancer Registries in Lyon, France. The CDCRM staff is responsible for coding…
Bio banking is an emerging source of cancer research worldwide. We established a biobank facility of fresh frozen samples in February 2019. Currently, our biobank encompasses 1071 samples. The aim of establishing the biobank facility was to obtain cancerous and non-cancerous samples in standardized conditions for translational research…
In line with its mission, SKMCH&RC places great emphasis on research. The Hospital takes great pride in providing excellent research opportunities to its trainees. Currently, various departments of the Hospital are actively involved in multiple research projects. The Hospital encourages its faculty members to present their research findings in many prestigious meetings…
