Dow Institute of Radiology (DIR)


The Radiology Department at the DUHS Ojha Campus was established in 2009 as a branch of Dow Diagnostic Research and Reference Laboratory (DDRL). It was then converted into the Institute of Radiology (DIR) on 6th June 2014. 

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1ST DUHS INTERNATIONAL RADIOLOGY SYMPOSIUM ON EMERGENCY RADIOLOGY (18-June-2023) at Movenpick Hotel Karachi

The 1st DUHS International Radiology Symposium on Emergency Radiology was a highly successful event. Here are some highlights:
Our Honorable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Muhammad Saeed Quraishy TI, welcome the guest of honor, Prof. Tariq Rafi (Chairman SHEC) & Prof. Tariq Mahmood T.I (Head of Radiology, JPMC) at the Symposium and appreciated their support to achieve this academic milestone.
Moreover, he also congratulated Prof. Nasreen Naz (Chief Organizer) for her tireless efforts, Dr. Mukhtiar Ahmed (Co-Organizer), and also their team members for organizing the 1st DUHS International Radiology Symposium on Emergency Radiology.
As the Patron in Chief, Prof. M. Saeed Quraishy warmly welcome all the participants, and thanked to the distinguished speakers like Prof. Zafar Sajjad (Chairman,Radiology-AKU) and all renowned radiologists (International & National) for sharing their expertise and knowledge.
The Chief Organizer in her welcome speech defined that Emergency Radiology plays a crucial role in the prompt and accurate diagnosis of acute conditions, allowing for timely and appropriate patient management. and also emphasized the success of this interdisciplinary field depends on effective communication and collaboration between clinicians and radiologists. It is this partnership that forms the foundation of exceptional patient care in emergency situations.Emergency Radiology plays a crucial role in the prompt and accurate diagnosis of acute conditions, allowing for timely and appropriate patient management. She expressed sincere gratitude to academic partners particularly Sindh Higher Education Commission, all the distinguished speakers, moderators and attendees.