RAWALPINDI: An Assistant Professor from Pakistan’s National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Dr. Wasim Sajjad, alongside 40 other young scientists, has been selected to the prestigious Global Young Academy (GYA) for a five-year term by its 53-member Selection Committee.
The GYA develops, connects and mobilises youth from six continents, and empowers young researchers to lead international, interdisciplinary and intergenerational dialogue. The international society aims to elevate the voice of young scientists in evidence-informed and inclusive global, regional and national decision making.
GYA’s vision is “science for all; science for the future”, and its mission is to give a voice to young scientists around the world.
Dr. Wasim, who is from the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) at NUMS and holds a PhD in Microbiology, will officially start his membership in June 2023. He has been invited to attend the Annual General Meeting and International Conference of Young Scientists, which will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from June 5 to 9 this year.
Activities at the academy
GYA activities are clustered into four thematic areas: Science and Society; GYA & the Sustainable Developmental Goals; Research Environment; and Science Education & Outreach.
The platform’s new member cohort includes representatives from 31 countries. Its members engage in working groups, strategic projects and collaborations with international partner organizations.
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