Patna, December 12: (ABN) In a historic move to promote medical and scientific research in the state, a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between NIPER (National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research) Hajipur and Government Medical College and Hospital, Patna. This collaboration will not only give a new direction to the cooperation between the two institutions but also open new doors for modern medical research in the state.

Principal of Government Medical College and Hospital, Professor Dr. Muhammad Mahfuzur Rahman, said on the occasion that this MoU will be a milestone not only for the two institutions but also for medical education and research in Bihar. Through this collaboration, we will be able to provide students, teachers, and researchers with high-quality research, training, and clinical experiences.

Assistant Professor Dr. Muhammad Shafaat Karim said that the basic objective of this MoU is to develop a comprehensive framework for cooperation between the two institutions, under which joint actions will be taken in various fields. Such as joint research projects, especially in pharmacology and related fields, to advance medical science and clinical practice. Various training programs, such as joint workshops, training sessions, and educational programs for students, teachers, and healthcare professionals. Improvement in clinical services, such as exchange of resources and expertise to improve patient care standards, especially linking clinical research to practical services. Exchange programs, such as promoting student and faculty exchange programs for educational and clinical experiences.

The MoU signing ceremony was held at NIPER Hajipur, attended by representatives of both institutions. From Government Medical College and Hospital, Patna, dignitaries who attended included Professor Dr. Muhammad Mahfuzur Rahman (Principal), Dr. Muhammad Tanveer Alam (Head, Department of General Medicine), Dr. Muhammad Anas (Head, Department of Pharmacology), Dr. Najeebur Rahman (Head, Department of Treatment), Dr. Razia Shaheen (Assistant Professor, Pharmacology), and Dr. Muhammad Shafaat Karim (Assistant Professor, Preventive and Social Medicine).

The program was chaired by NIPER Director Ms. K. Rokhmani. NIPER Registrar Dr. Abhishek Sahoo, Dean Dr. Ram Lingam, Head of Pharmacology Department Dr. Nitesh Kumar, and Assistant Professor Dr. Sanjeev Kumar were also present.

Under this MoU, both institutions will work together to strengthen medical research, pharmaceutical sciences, drug development, mutual use of laboratory resources, training programs, and joint research activities. According to the speakers, this collaboration will open up new horizons for scientific and medical research in the state.

This partnership will directly benefit the students and teachers of both institutions, while also proving to be extremely helpful in achieving high-quality and standardized research results in the future.